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Episode 51: Jacqueline A. Bello, MD, FACR


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Leading with Trust


December 22, 2022

Join host Geoffrey Rubin, MD, MBA, FACR, as he talks with Jacqueline A. Bello, MD, FACR, Director of Neuroradiology at Montefiore, Professor of Radiology and Neurosurgery at Albert Einstein College of Medicine and Chair of the Board of Chancellors of the American College of Radiology (ACR).

Dr. Bello completed medical school at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and her residency in Diagnostic Radiology at Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center followed by a fellowship in Neuroradiology at the Neurological Institute, Columbia-Presbyterian Medical Center.

As one of seven children, Dr. Bello learned early on how to build consensus and trust – qualities that have proved invaluable throughout her leadership journey. From freshman class president to captain of the cheerleading squad to attending Dartmouth College in its first year of co-education, she has consistently embodied these principles which have propelled her to a variety of national leadership roles across a number of professional organizations including president of the American Society of Neuroradiology, past president of NY Roentgen Society and NY State Radiological Society, fellow of NY Academy of Medicine, and former Montefiore Medical Staff President to name a few.

In her most recent role, as Chair of the Board of Chancellors for the ACR, Dr. Bello is focused on creating unity of purpose with the same leadership principles that she has honed over her career -- trust and transparency – which according to her, are the two most important ingredients when it comes to success in leadership.

You won’t want to miss this inspirational conversation about the importance of family, finding common ground and leading with trust.

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Jacqueline A. Bello, MD, FACR

Jacqueline Bello, MD, FACR completed Radiology residency and Neuroradiology fellowship at Columbia Presbyterian Medical Center / Neurological Institute. Director, Neuroradiology at Montefiore Medical Center and Professor of Neuroradiology and Neurosurgery, Albert Einstein School of Medicine, she is a past president of NY Roentgen Society and NY State Radiological Society, fellow of NY Academy of Medicine, and served as Montefiore Medical Staff President, 2012-2016. ASNR past president, she represents ASNR in AMA HOD, where she chaired the AMA Council on Medical Education. Dr. Bello represents AMA on the Council of LCME and on the ABMS Committee on Continuing Certification. She is a Columbia University President’s Gold Medalist and recipient of Columbia College of Physicians and Surgeon’s Alumni Medal - Meritorious Service.

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Did You Know?

Dr. Bello has been married 28 years to her dance partner for life, Dr. Peter Carmel. When asked about children, Dr. Bello says, “My husband had my children for me!” When she married Dr. Carmel, she inherited three wonderful sons, and now has seven terrific grandchildren, who call her “Grammy J”.

Outside of work, Dr. Bello enjoys cooking and repurposing leftovers into creative meals, traveling—hands down, Italy is her absolute favorite place to visit—and spending time with family. She plays tennis and golfs and dabbles in fashion. Favorite adult beverages include Prosecco, “abc” (anything BUT Chardonnay) for wines, and G&T, Negroni, and Bourbon Manhattan cocktails.

Before going into radiology, Dr. Bello briefly considered pediatrics.

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