If you’ve ever joined the Department of Radiology as a faculty member or APP and found your onboarding process smoother than expected, chances are Mackenzie Cranford had something to do with it. As a credentialing coordinator, Mackenzie works behind the scenes to ensure that every clinician is fully vetted, approved, and ready to care for patients from day one. It’s a role that rarely makes headlines—but its impact is felt in every clinic, reading room, and procedure suite. “While I don’t help patients directly,” she says, “I help people who help people.” That perspective drives everything she does. The Gatekeeper of Readiness Credentialing is more than paperwork—it’s a critical safeguard in patient care. Mackenzie helps guide providers through a two-step process: verifying their background, training, and licensure, and then working with the Medical Staff Office to ensure they are granted the precise privileges needed for their clinical work. It doesn’t stop there. Every two years, those same providers return for recredentialing—a process that ensures their roles and responsibilities remain aligned with what they actually practice. “It’s about keeping things accurate and safe,” she explains. “We want to make sure everyone is practicing exactly within their scope.” Mackenzie’s reach extends beyond

Congratulations to our incoming 2026 Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology residents on Match Day! We are thrilled to welcome this exceptional group to our program. Your hard work and dedication have brought you to this exciting milestone, and we look forward to supporting you as you begin the next chapter of your training. Best of luck with your intern year! We are excited to see you in July 2027!

If you’ve ever wondered what happens after a research grant is awarded—how the dollars are tracked, the teams are supported, and the details stay aligned, Josephine Muiruri is the person making it all work behind the scenes. As an Accountant in Radiology, Josephine manages post-award operations for funded research grants. In simple terms, once the celebration of receiving a grant ends, her work begins. Turning Awards into Action When a principal investigator (PI) receives funding—often from organizations like the National Institutes of Health—Josephine steps in to ensure everything runs smoothly from a financial and operational perspective. “If a researcher is awarded $500,000, whether it’s for one year or spread over two, I manage that through the post-award system,” she explains. Her responsibilities include: Review grant proposals and amendments for financial accuracy and alignment with guidelines. Track budgets, reconcile grant accounts, and identify discrepancies or areas of concern. Prepare monthly financial statements and assist with required sponsor reports. Support purchasing, invoices, travel reimbursements, and personnel transactions. Work directly with Principal Investigators on budget reviews and funding projections. Partner with other departments to support multi‑unit grant activities. Interpret grant terms, federal regulations, and sponsor policies to ensure compliance. From tracking expenses to adjusting budgets,