February 11, 2026
2026-2027 Diagnostic and Interventional Chief Residents Selected
WashU Medicine Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology (MIR) is not only a place for residents to complete their radiology training, but a community where they can grow into leaders. One such leadership opportunity is being named a chief resident. These senior trainees serve as liaisons between the residents and faculty, helping to maintain MIR’s high educational standards and distinct collaborative environment. Chief residents at MIR are selected from a highly talented group of residents based on their exceptional clinical skills, dedication to teaching and ability to lead and mentor their colleagues.
The diagnostic and interventional radiology chief residents are (from left to right):
- Bradley W. Eichar, MD, diagnostic radiology chief resident
- Matthew Lommen, MD, interventional radiology chief resident
- Brandon W.G. Lippold, MD, diagnostic radiology chief resident
- Ross Vitek, MD, diagnostic radiology chief resident
- Forrest W. Williard, MD, interventional radiology chief resident
- Kayla E. Zydeck, MD, diagnostic radiology chief resident