Dr. Andrea Lum's appointment as Chair, Department of Medical Imaging receives extension

Dr. Andrea Lum has received an extension on her appointment as Chair, Department of Medical Imaging in the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Western University and its teaching hospitals, London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph's Health Care London. The additional term is from June 30, 2015 – Dec 31, 2015.

Dr. Lum graduated from the University of Ottawa in 1983 and completed her residency in Diagnostic Radiology in 1988. She became Head of Abdominal Imaging for radiology residency training in Ottawa and later received “Teacher of the Year” award for Excellence in Teaching in 1999.

Dr. Lum has been actively engaged in leadership roles within the Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry and at London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London, since coming to Western University in 2000.

She was Program Director for the Diagnostic Radiology Program (2001-2003) and Director of Abdominal Imaging for Radiology Resident Training (2005-present). Dr. Lum has participated as Medical Leader for Abdominal Imaging CT, US & MRI.

In 2008 she was awarded the Resident’s Choice Award for her Outstanding Commitment to Radiology Education, Department of Medical Imaging at Western University. Dr. Lum was appointed Chair, Department of Medical Imaging July 1, 2009 and City-Wide Chief, Departments of Diagnostic Radiology at London Health Sciences Centre and St. Joseph’s Health Care London in January 1, 2011 and she is currently involved with or sits on more than 40 committees.