Dr. Sally Friedewald interview

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  • Introduction/Early Career
    Partial Transcript: So today is July 27th, 2020
    Synopsis: In this segment, Friedewald discusses her educational background and the path she took to work in breast imaging and radiology.
    Keywords: Columbia University; Johns Hopkins; radiology; RSNA; tomosythesis
  • Switch from Film to Digital Mammography part 1
    Partial Transcript: Other than tomosynthesis
    Synopsis: Dr. Friedewald explains the transition from film to digital mammography and some of the training she underwent to learn how to do tomosythnesis.
    Keywords: American College of Radiology; digital mammography; FDA; film mammography; tomosynthesis
  • Switch from Film to Digital Mammography part 2/Digital Mammography vs. Tomosynthesis
    Partial Transcript: So I've heard that
    Synopsis: In this segment, Friedewald talks about why it took so long for mammography to transition to digital imaging and some of the differences between tomosynthesis and digital mammography in terms of radiation levels and efficiency.
    Keywords: breast cancer; digital mammography; radiation; radio-sensitivity; synthetic imaging; tomosynthesis
  • Impact of COVID-19 on Screenings/Working with Tomosynthesis
    Partial Transcript: Actually if I could shift topics
    Synopsis: Dr. Friedewald explains how her work was impacted by COVID-19 and how she worked to maintain social distancing and make patients comfortable. Dr. Friedewald also briefly mentions how working with tomosynthesis is different than digital mammography.
    Keywords: breast cancer; Chicago, IL; COVID-19; digital mammography; quarantine; tomosynthesis
  • Deciding on Mammography Equipment
    Partial Transcript: So how strong is brand loyalty
    Synopsis: Friedewald explains the process of deciding on which type of mammography to use and which brand or vendor to choose as a supplier
    Keywords: mammography; tomosynthesis
  • Tomosynthesis Research Unit/Work with Insurance Companies
    Partial Transcript: So I think that the next question
    Synopsis: In this segment Friedewald discusses how she convinced her hospital to set up a tomosynthesis research unit after attending a RNSA conference. She also details her work with state legislators in Illinois to ensure that tomosynthesis screenings would be covered by the state or insurance companies.
    Keywords: 2-D mammography; Affordable Care Act; insurance companies; mammography; radiologists; Springfield, IL; Tomosynthesis
  • Work with Other Organizations/Synthetic Imaging
    Partial Transcript: Yeah. Have you had other dealings
    Synopsis: Dr. Friedewald discusses her work with outside organizations including the FDA, RSNA, and the Society for Breast Imaging. She then explains the concept of synthetic imaging, a type of screening that eliminates the need for radiation
    Keywords: American College of Radiology; Breast imaging; Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services; CMS; FDA; Medicare; RSNA; Society of Breast Imaging; synthetic imaging
  • New Technology in Cancer Treatment
    Partial Transcript: So can you think about some of the
    Synopsis: In this segment, Friedewald talks about the challenges of working with new technologies as well as some of the new developments in overall cancer treatment and her role in new treatments.
    Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; biopsy; Breast Imaging Reporting and Data Systems; chemotherapies; Journal of American Medical Association; radiation; tomosynthesis
  • Positive and Negative Aspects of Career
    Partial Transcript: Is there anything that stands out
    Synopsis: Dr. Friedewald talks about the most positive and negative parts of her jobs including her involvement with women's organizations in Chicago
    Keywords: cancer; mammography; Northwestern Hospital; philanthropy; tomosynthesis; United States Preventative Taskforce
  • Reflections and Additional Thoughts
    Partial Transcript: And then, what moments or parts
    Synopsis: In the final segment, Dr. Friedewald reflects on her career in medical imaging and adds an additional point about the drawbacks of tomosynthesis.
    Keywords: Artificial Intelligence; mammography; MRI; radiology; tomosynthesis
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Title

Dr. Sally Friedewald interview

Date Created

2020-07-27

Summary

In this interview, Dr. Sally Friedewald walks through her work with mammography and medical imaging. Dr. Friedewald spends a lot of time discussing the transition from film to digital mammography and then the switch from 2D mammography to tomosynthesis. Dr. Friedewald also explains the benefits and drawbacks of tomosynthesis and her work leading a research unit in tomosynthesis.

Interviewee

Friedewald, Sally (Sarah), 1971-

Interviewer

Spohn, Benjamin

Associated Name (corporate)

Hologic (Firm)

Biographical Note

Dr. Sally Friedewald (1971-) attended Columbia University for Medical School and later received radiology training at Johns Hopkins. Dr. Friedewald was specifically trained in breast imaging at the University of Pennsylvania before working at a private practice and then Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Friedewald is currently the Chief of Breast and Women's Imaging at Northwestern.

Subject(s)

Diagnostic imaging
Breast--Radiography
Medical technology
Radiologists

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Friedewald, Sally (Sarah), 1971-
Hologic (Firm)
Spohn, Benjamin

Genre

oral histories

Language

English

Type of resource

sound recording

Extent

1 WAV file. (01:19:57:00).

Repository

Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department, Hagley Museum and Library

Original Collection

Hologic Medical Imaging oral histories (Accession 2020.201)

Finding Aid

https://findingaids.hagley.org/2020_201

Preferred Citation

[Description and dates], Hagley ID, Box/folder number, Hologic Medical Imaging oral histories (Accession 2020.201), Audiovisual Collections and Digital Initiatives Department, Hagley Museum and Library, Wilmington, DE 19807

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Hagley ID

2020201_Friedewald_Sally_20200727

PID

islandora:2661950

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