Erin Bravo, MD completed her residency and Breast Imaging and Intervention fellowship at University of Wisconsin Hospital and Clinics in 2017. Currently, Dr. Bravo works as the medical director at Solis Mammography in Phoenix, Arizona; a breast-only outpatient imaging center. Learn more about Dr. Bravo, and her time at UW–Madison below!
What’s your favorite aspect of being a radiologist?
I am a big true crime fan! In radiology, I feel we get to be detectives, as we play a large role in putting together the pieces in order to “solve” the case and make the diagnosis for our clinical colleagues.
As a breast radiologist, I love how my time is split between doing procedures, discussing diagnostic results with patients, and reading screening mammograms in my quiet reading room (often while listening to true crime podcasts).
What career milestones have you achieved since your time at UW–Madison?
Due to the outstanding training I received at UW–Madison, I have become a well-respected breast radiologist in the Phoenix community. Many of the breast surgeons have me on speed-dial and often look to me for my opinion on breast radiology cases.
Also, my time at UW provided me with the tools to be the Medical Director for the Solis Mammography Centers in the greater Phoenix area.
How would you say your training at UW–Madison has helped you in your career?
The radiology training at UW is top notch. Being able to train under radiologists who are world-renowned experts allowed me to be a successful radiologist in my community. The attendings at UW made resident and fellow education a priority, and I felt more than prepared to practice on my own upon completion of training. Reading exams independently while on call, regular didactic lectures and case conferences, extensive board review lectures, and staffing-out with attendings during the day all have contributed to my career success.
What’s your favorite memory from your time at UW?
The camaraderie and friendships you develop during training will last a lifetime! I have so many good memories of us hanging out in the resident room after morning and noon conferences; to the dismay of some attendings because we were a little late getting back to our assigned reading rooms. We developed friendships that have lasted to this day.
What advice would you share with prospective and current trainees at UW–Madison?
Enjoy your time and try to enjoy the training process as much as you can. The more you get out of residency, the easier your career will feel. Also, try to enjoy Madison as much as you can. Madison has so much to offer and is a great place to live, so take advantage while you can!