First woman chair of the American College of Radiology, Healthcare payment policy reform, Imaging 3.0 initiative, RadXX (Rad=) founder, Radiology Health Equity Coalition founder
Awards
ACR Gold Medal (2024), Fellow of the ACR (FACR) (2013)
Geraldine B. McGinty, MD, MBA, FACR is an Irish-American radiologist, healthcare strategist, and academic administrator. She is the Senior Associate Dean for Faculty at Weill Cornell Medicine and a Professor of Clinical Radiology.[1] McGinty is internationally recognized as an expert in healthcare economics and payment policy, and is known for her advocacy for patient-centered care and diversity in medical leadership.[2]
In 2018, McGinty became the first woman to serve as chair of the American College of Radiology (ACR), and in 2020 became the 97th President of the ACR.[2] In 2024, she received the ACR Gold Medal, becoming only the 15th woman in over 100 years of ACR history to receive this prestigious award.[2]
Early life and education
McGinty attended the National University of Ireland, Galway, where she received her medical degree (MB, BCh, BAO) with Honors in 1988.[1] Following medical school, she completed a rotational internship year in Medicine and Surgery at University College Hospital, Galway, Ireland (1988-1989).[1]
Physician and shareholder at NRAD Medical Associates, Garden City, NY (2002-2013), serving as Managing Partner from 2010-2012[1]
In March 2014, McGinty joined the faculty at Weill Cornell Medical College as Assistant Professor of Radiology.[1] She has since risen through the ranks to become Professor of Clinical Radiology and Professor of Clinical Population Health Sciences.[1]
Administrative leadership at Weill Cornell
McGinty has held several senior administrative positions at Weill Cornell Medicine:
In 2021, she was appointed Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Affairs.[3] In this role, she:
Provides strategic counsel to the Dean
Serves as principal liaison between the Dean's Office, the Weill Cornell Medicine Physician Organization, and clinical faculty
Manages the relationship between WCM and its hospital partner NewYork-Presbyterian
Plays a central role in recruitment and retention of clinical chairs
In 2024, McGinty was promoted to Senior Associate Dean for Faculty, where she:[4]
Oversees the faculty promotions and tenure process
Leads faculty development, engagement and inclusion initiatives
Manages the relationship between WCM and NewYork-Presbyterian's regional hospital network
Oversees Academic HR functions including faculty compensation and the Office of Professionalism
During her tenure as ACR President, McGinty spearheaded several major initiatives:
Imaging 3.0
As a steering group member of Imaging 3.0, launched in 2013, McGinty led efforts to support radiologists in the transition from "volume to value" healthcare delivery.[4] Her work included contributions to:[4]
Creation of a new ACR Commission for Patient and Family Centered Care, including patient membership on all committees
Introduction of a Medicare requirement for consultation of clinical decision support when ordering advanced imaging, written into law in 2014
Increased reimbursement for diagnostic mammography services based on recognition that radiologists consult with patients
RadXX (Rad=)
In 2016, McGinty co-founded RadXX (later renamed Rad=), an inclusive community-building initiative aimed at increasing the participation of women in radiology and imaging informatics.[4] Under her leadership, the initiative:[4]
Created annual RadXX Awards to recognize women leaders and male sponsors
Established a Speaker Bureau to encourage diversity in conference panels
Developed programming highlighting the importance of diverse leadership in imaging
McGinty currently serves or has served in numerous other leadership roles:
Member of the AMA Relative Value Update Committee (2012-2016)[1]
Member, Board of IDA Ireland, (2014-2021)
Member of the Governing Authority, University of Galway (2021-present), including Audit and Risk Committee membership[4]
Board member, 4D Medical (4DX.AX) (2023-present), Member Medical Advisory Committee[4]
Global Leadership Practicum in Radiology
In 2024, McGinty founded the Global Leadership Practicum in Radiology, a year-long hybrid leadership program tailored for radiologists seeking leadership skills.[4] The program is offered in collaboration with multiple global radiology societies including the Asian Oceanian Society of Radiology, the European Society of Radiology, and the Canadian Association of Radiology.[4]
Healthcare payment policy and new payment models, particularly their implications for radiology
Impact of policy changes such as the Medicare multiple procedure payment reduction
Connection between compliance with breast screening guidelines and patient cost-sharing trends
Potential for bundled payments to improve quality and compliance in screening
Mentorship culture and diversity in healthcare leadership
Role of social media in healthcare advocacy and community building
She conducted a qualitative study of shared values among leaders at Weill Cornell Medicine, NewYork-Presbyterian, and Cornell University to inform curriculum development for a Healthcare Leadership course in the WCM Masters program.[5]
McGinty is an Editorial Board Member and Reviewer for the Journal of the American College of Radiology (2011-2021).[1]
Mentorship
McGinty is widely recognized as an exceptional mentor. She has established mentorship programs throughout her career, beginning as Chief Resident at the University of Pittsburgh where she started a program to assist first-year residents.[6]
She is particularly committed to mentoring women to develop their leadership skills, noting the disparity between women comprising the majority of the healthcare workforce yet being underrepresented in top leadership positions.[6] In 2019, McGinty endowed a scholarship at the University of Galway to support female physicians pursuing MBAs.[6]
According to Dr. Connie Lu, chief resident at NewYork-Presbyterian/Weill Cornell: "Many of the people I have met along the way told me how Dr. McGinty was a mentor to them as well. It's hard to find the words to encompass how truly amazing a mentor Dr. McGinty is and how many people she has positively impacted."[6]
McGinty has authored numerous publications on healthcare economics, policy, and radiology. Selected works include:
Columns and articles
"A Metrics Moonshot" New England Journal Catalyst (2016)
"How to fight imposter syndrome in the time of corona virus" Harvard Business Review Ascend (2020, with Dr. Ruth Gotian)
"U.S. Radiology Responds to the Pandemic and Looks Ahead" Health Management (2020)
"Managing Diversity - Pathways to a More Inclusive Future" Health Management (2021)
"Health Inequity in Radiology and Solutions for a More Equitable Future" Health Management (2021)
"Integrative Diagnostics: A Vision for Better Care" Health Management (2023)
Book chapter
Mema, E & McGinty, G. (2020). "The Role of Artificial Intelligence in Understanding and Addressing Disparities in Breast Cancer Outcomes." Current Breast Cancer Reports. 12:1-7. doi:10.1007/s12609-020-00368-x
McGinty maintains a personal blog at www.drgeraldinemcginty.com and contributed monthly columns on Economics and Health Policy to the American College of Radiology's "ACR Bulletin" from 2010-2016.[5]
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