Lynn Broderick, MD will retire at the start of August after an impressive three decades as a devoted community radiologist as well as an exceptional educator and mentor.
In recognition of her career achievements and outstanding contributions to the field, she received the Flaherty Lifetime Achievement Award from the Wisconsin Radiological Society (WRS) this spring. This is the highest honor that the WRS bestows and is only given when a suitable candidate is nominated.
Demonstrating her commitment to aiding young radiologists with career development, she received the prestigious and highly competitive Teacher of the Year award from both UW–Madison and Indiana University. Alongside Susan Rebsamen, MD; Elizabeth Sadowski, MD; and Elizabeth Burnside, MD, Dr. Broderick founded the Women Physicians in Radiology (WPR) in 2009. The group remains active and has been renamed Women Professionals in Radiology to reflect a broader mission.
Dr. Broderick’s dedication to advancing the field of radiology and supporting the next generation of radiologist extends past the teaching arena. Throughout her career she has held leadership positions including president of both the Wisconsin Radiological Society and the Indiana Radiological Society.
Her colleagues will warmly remember Dr. Broderick as an outstanding radiologist and a committed member of the Community Radiology section. Below, several of her colleagues speak of their fond memories and admiration for Dr. Broderick.
“Lynn is a treasured resource whose expertise in chest imaging and attention to patient care will be greatly missed in community radiology. She is always available for a consult and always willing to help out with switching shifts or taking on extra clinical work. When thanked she simply replies, ‘That’s what partners do.’” – Peter Chase, MD.
“Not only is Dr. Broderick an outstanding clinical radiologist but she is an excellent mentor to other radiologists. She has been instrumental in helping radiologists with career development and encouraging and supporting them to become American College of Radiology fellows and work with the American Board of Radiology.” – Pamela Propeck, MD
“I have always considered Lynn a mentor from my first days as a new member of this division. One time Lynn had helped me get caught up when I was behind early in my career for which I reached out and thanked her. Her response was ‘That’s what partners do.’ I will never forget that, and I have tried to bring that attitude to work every day since. Thank you, Lynn, for all your years of service to our department and our patients.” – Chris Guglielmo, MD