Dorothy Gilbertson-Dahdal, MD, FACR

As Vice Chair of Education, Dr. Gilbertson serves as the Diagnostic Radiology Residency Associate Program Director, Clinical Elective Director, and oversees the department’s subspecialty fellowship programs. She is a member of the Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences Executive Committee and serves on numerous committees within the department, the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, and several national organizations, including the American Board of Radiology, the Association of University Radiologists, and the American Roentgen Ray Society.

Dr. Gilbertson also leads Diamond Children’s Image Gently Program, a national patient safety initiative dedicated to reducing radiation exposure in pediatric imaging while maintaining high-quality diagnostic care.

Dr. Gilbertson was named a Fellow of the American College of Radiology (FACR) in 2024, recognizing her significant contributions to the field of radiology. When she is not working, Dr. Gilbertson enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, and ballroom dancing.