Jacob Ormsby, MD, MBA
Department of Neuroradiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Associate Professor, Department of Neuroradiology, Division of Diagnostic Imaging, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
2011 | American University of the Caribbean School of Medicine, Cupecoy, SX, Doctor of Medicine |
2008 | New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, US, Master of Business Administration |
2007 | New Mexico State University, Las Cruces, NM, US, Microbiology, Bachelor of Science |
Postgraduate Training
2017-2018 | Fellow, Neuroradiology, Northwestern University, Chicago, Illinois |
2013-2017 | Resident, Diagnostic Radiology, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee |
2012-2013 | Intern, Transitional Year, University of Tennessee Health Science Center, Memphis, Tennessee |
Board Certifications
2021 | American Board of Radiology |
2019 | American Board of Magnetic Resonance Safety |
2018 | American Board of Radiology |
Experience & Service
Academic Appointments
Associate Professor, Department of Radiology, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2023 - 2024
Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2018 - 2023
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Program Director, Department of Radiology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2022 - 2024
Director of Quality and Safety, Department of Radiology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2021 - 2024
Director of Clinical fMRI, Department of Radiology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2021 - 2024
Assistant Program Director, Department of Radiology, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2021 - 2022
Director of MRI Safety, University of New Mexico, Albuquerque, New Mexico, 2019 - 2024
Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Internal Review Committee for Performance and Reappointment of the Dean of College of Pharmacy, 2023 - 2023
Member, Critical Communications Quality Improvement Project, 2023 - 2023
Member, Patient Safety Portal Oversight Committee, 2023 - 2024
Member, Weight Based Medication Errors Quality Improvement Project, 2022 - 2024
Member, Top Slice Committee, 2022 - 2024
Member, Radiology Informatics Sub-Committee, 2022 - 2024
Member, GME Operations Committee, 2022 - 2024
Member, Information Technology Advisory Committee, 2022 - 2024
Member, Minor Procedure Room Working Group, 2021 - 2024
Member, Radiology Business Development Working Group, 2021 - 2023
Member, HSC Leadership Committee, 2021 - 2024
Member, Faculty Senate Policy Committee, 2021 - 2024
Member, HSC Council Policy Committee, 2021 - 2024
Member, School of Medicine Dean Search Committee, 2021 - 2021
Member, Cardiac PET Working Group, 2021 - 2022
Member, Neurosciences Multidisciplinary Review Committee, 2021 - 2024
Member, Radiology Quality Improvement Working Group, 2021 - 2024
Member, Lung Cancer Screening Working Group, 2021 - 2024
Member, Quality and Safety Officer Committee, 2021 - 2024
Member, Lumbar Puncture Pathway Development Committee, 2020 - 2020
Chair, Radiology Social Media Committee, 2020 - 2024
Member, Human Research Review Committee, 2020 - 2023
Member, Bachelor of Arts/Medical Doctor Admissions Committee, 2019 - 2021
Chair, UNM HSC Council, 2019 - 2024
Chair, MRI Safety Committee, 2019 - 2024
Honors & Awards
2023 | Teacher of the Year in Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology, UNM |
2023 | Distinguished Reviewer, American Journal of Neuroradiology |
2023 | Distinguished Reviewer, American Journal of Roentgenology |
2022 | Teacher of the Year in Diagnostic Radiology, Department of Radiology, UNM |
2021 | Teacher of the Year in Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology, UNM |
2020 | Teacher of the Year in Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology, UNM |
2019 | Teacher of the Year in Neuroradiology, Department of Radiology, UNM |
Professional Memberships
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Varela S, Vidrine DW, Marquez J, Kazim SF, Kogan M, Ormsby J, Schroeder TM, Santacruz KS, Botros JA, Spader HS, Schmidt MH, Bowers CA. One-Year Experience with Virtual Multidisciplinary Neuro-Oncology Tumor Board During the COVID-19 Pandemic. J Neurosurg Sci 66(6):589-591, 2022. PMID: 35766210.
Invited Articles
- Ormsby J. MRI Saftey Codes User Guide. None None(None):None. e-Pub 2024. PMID: None.
Other Articles
- Lawrence A, Carvajal M, Ormsby J Beyond Broca’s and Wernicke’s: Functional Mapping of Ancillary Language Centers Prior to Brain Tumor Surgery. Tomography 9(4):1254-1275, 2023. PMID: 37489468.
Editorials
- Ormsby J. Editorial Comment: Working With Quality Improvement to Decrease Radiologists’ Workload. AJR Am J Roentgenol None(None):None, 2024. PMID: 38294165.
Letters to the Editor
- Marks AJ, Mishra A, Ormsby J. Hedging in Radiology: A Discussion on the Ethical and Financial Implications on the United States Health Care System. J Am Coll Radiol 18: 1056.
Grant & Contract Support
Title: | Randomized, two-arm, multicenter study to evaluate the safety and efficacy of Dura Sealant Patch in reducing CSF leakage following elective cranial surgery (ENCASE II) |
Funding Source: | Polyganics |
Role: | Co-I |