RSNA Member Spotlight: Beth Vettiyil, MD

Beth Vettiyil, MD, is an assistant professor of musculoskeletal radiology at West Virginia University in Morgantown. Previously she served as chair of radiology at Centra Southside Community Hospital in Farmville, VA.

Dr. Vettiyil completed her radiology residency at University of South Alabama in Mobile and her fellowship in musculoskeletal imaging at MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston.

An engaged educator with interest in machine learning in musculoskeletal oncology, Dr. Vettiyil enjoys creating educational videos which she shares on her YouTube channel. She serves as an assistant editor for musculoskeletal imaging on the RSNA Case Collection ™ editorial board and is a manuscript reviewer for RadioGraphics.

What or who sparked your interest in radiology?
My 12^th grade biology textbook had a small chapter on medical imaging, where there was a line or so about X-rays, CT scans, MRIs and PETs. I was enamored by the short description of a technique that allowed us to see inside the body using just magnets and no radiation—namely the MRI. I was fascinated. My previous dream of studying higher physics, like my mom, no longer had a hold on me. Medical school then became inevitable. Even now, every time I see a crisp knee MR, I fall in love all over again.

What has been the best professional accomplishment in your career?

It was amazing to serve as the chair of radiology for a few years at Centra Southside Hospital in Virginia. I also loved being selected as a speaker for RSNA Fast 5 in 2022, But the moment I am most chuffed about is when, after graduation, my favorite attending from my fellowship at MD Anderson told me to call him by his first name, because now I was, “a colleague and a friend.” So chuffed!