The UW Department of Radiology has established the new Section of Emergency Radiology to support the growing demand for imaging, especially during evening hours. This new section will be led by Stéphane Desouches, DO who joined the department in April 2025.
Most recently, Dr. Desouches was an associate professor at the Medical College of Wisconsin where he served as vice chair of education since 2022. He also practiced and specialized in musculoskeletal and thoracic radiology at Froedtert Hospital.
“We are fortunate to have Dr. Desouches step into this important leadership role,” said Chair Scott Reeder, MD, PhD. “His dedication to education and passion for advancing emergency radiology will be a tremendous asset to our trainees and faculty.”
Our Emergency Departments are busy and are showing continued growth in the number of patients requiring care. Imaging volumes in the Emergency Department are highest between 4:30 and 9 p.m. , but demand extends well past midnight. The new Section of Emergency Radiology addresses this increasing volume of images requiring analysis off-hours. The section will include dedicated Emergency Radiology faculty members who will help cover evenings.
“The chance to help build a new section from the ground up including developing workflows, interdepartmental relationships, and extra-clinical opportunities was not one I could pass up,” explained Dr. Desouches.
In addition to helping manage the volume, Emergency Radiology faculty will also be available for trainees to consult. The new section presents valuable learning possibilities and opportunities that Dr. Desouches is eager to cultivate.
“I am looking forward to working with the residents to develop workflows and communication avenues to improve interaction and promote a culture of learning,” said Dr. Desouches. “Working through call cases is a formative part of training and I look forward to adding what I can to the process for our residents.”