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Francis Deng

Francis Deng, MD

Neuroradiology

Highlights

Languages

  • Chinese - Mandarin
  • English

Gender

Male

Johns Hopkins Affiliations:

  • Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty

About Francis Deng

Professional Titles

  • Director of Medical Student Diagnostic Radiology Electives
  • Assistant Program Director, Neuroradiology Fellowship

Primary Academic Title

Assistant Professor of Radiology and Radiological Science

Johns Hopkins Physician

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Background

Dr. Francis Deng is an expert in neuroradiology, specializing in diagnostic imaging of the head, neck, brain, and spine.

He is a magna cum laude graduate of Harvard College and earned his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. He then completed a medical internship at the Brigham and Women's Hospital, followed by diagnostic radiology residency and neuroradiology fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, both affiliates of Harvard Medical School.

Dr. Deng is a recognized educator both locally and internationally. He has authored chapters in bestselling textbooks such as First Aid for the USMLE Step 1 and Core Radiology: A Visual Approach to Diagnostic Imaging. He is an Editor of Radiopaedia.org and was Co-Convener of the Radiopaedia 2024 Virtual Conference, which had more than 13,000 registrants globally. With Medality (MRI Online), he was core faculty for the Fellowship Certificate programs on Brain & Spine Neuroradiology and for Stroke Imaging. For several high-impact radiology journals, Dr. Deng has received distinguished reviewer awards and served in editorial roles. He was a Visiting Scholar with the American Board of Medical Specialties in 2023-2024 and, as a student, served on the Board of Directors of the National Resident Matching Program.

Dr. Deng has an academic interest in diagnostic excellence and error. Locally, he holds regular quality assurance conferences for radiology residents to learn from misses and misinterpretations. He hosted a podcast series on this topic published under the aegis of the American Journal of Roentgenology. He also serves as an expert witness in medical liability/malpractice cases.

Centers and Institutes

Research Interests

Contrast safety, Diagnostic error, Head and neck radiology, Radiology training and education

Selected Publications

  • Chen JX, Deng F. “Demographic Differences Between Applicants Who Submitted Rank Order Lists and Applicants Who Matched in the Main Residency Match in 2022 and 2023.” Journal of Graduate Medical Education. 2025;17(2):196-203. doi:10.4300/JGME-D-24-00512.1.
  • Lodhi T, Deng F. “Demographic Differences in the Radiology Residency Match, 2022–2024.” Journal of the American College of Radiology. 2025;22(1):25-324. doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2024.10.016.
  • Lakhani DA, Radmard M, Tafazolimoghadam A, Patel S, Murugesan A, Malik H, Hogg JP, Shen Z, Yousem DM, Deng F. “Preference signaling in the radiology residency match: National survey of applicants.” Journal of the American College of Radiology. 2025;22(1):116-124. doi: 10.1016/j.jacr.2024.08.009.
  • Deng F, Sadow PM, Khan N, Wu X, El-Sayed IH, Jung DH, Glastonbury CM, Juliano AF. “Sinonasal (Schneiderian) Tumors in the Temporal Bone: Case Series and Systematic Review.” American Journal of Neuroradiology. 2024;45(4):518–524. doi: 10.3174/ajnr.A8146.

  • Wahl AD, Saini N, Trinh K, Patel S, Lobner K, Huang J, Deng F. “Simulation Training in the Management of Adverse
    Contrast Reactions: A Systematic Review.” Journal of the American College of Radiology. 2023;20(11):1110–1120. doi:10.1016/j.jacr.2023.07.013.

Courses & Syllabi

  • Diagnostic Radiology Tutorial
  • Advanced Diagnostic Radiology
  • Neuroradiology Subspecialty Elective

Honors

  • Runner-up, Minnies Most Effective Radiology Educator, AuntMinnie.com (2024)
  • Outstanding Junior Clinical Faculty Research Award, Department of Radiology and Radiological Science, Johns Hopkins University (2024)
  • Editor's Recognition Award with Special Distinction, Radiology (2023, 2024)
  • Editor's Recognition Award, RadioGraphics, with Distinction (2021, 2024) and Special Distinction (2025)
  • Radiology Residency Diagnostic Faculty Educator of the Year, Johns Hopkins University (2023)
  • Neuroradiology Faculty Teaching Award for Fellows (2023) and for Residents (2025), Johns Hopkins University
  • Magna Cum Laude (2020) and Certificate of Merit (2024) for educational exhibits, Radiological Society of North America
  • Resident Teaching Award in Radiology, Principal Clinical Experience (PCE) at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School (2019, 2020)
  • Hugh M. Wilson Award in Radiology, Washington University in St. Louis (2016)
  • Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society (2015)
  • Gold Humanism Honor Society (2015)
  • Phi Beta Kappa (2011)

Lectures & Presentations

  • "Future-Proofing Radiology Education", Michigan Radiological Society Resident & Fellow Section Annual Conference, 5/16/25
  • "Neuro/Brain Case Review", Case Crunch Rapid Case Review for the Radiology Core Exam, Medality, 5/5/25
  • "Neuroradiology Case Review: Head and Neck", RadDiscord Diagnostic Radiology Case Review, 5/3/2025
  • "Microlearning in the Reading Room", Association of Academic Radiology, Los Angeles, CA, 3/14/25
  • "Residency Quality Assurance Conference", Association of Academic Radiology, Los Angeles, CA, 3/13/25
  • "Setting Up Our Trainees for Future Success," Brogdon Panel, Association of Academic Radiology, Los Angeles, CA, 3/13/25
  • "From Shadows to Spotlight: Social Media for the Future Academic Radiologist", How To Be An Academic Radiologist course for radiology residents, University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, 1/31/25
  • "Malpractice Litigation in Stroke Diagnosis", Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, IL, 12/3/24
  • "The Art of Peer Review for Radiology Publications", University of Wisconsin Radiology Grand Rounds, Madison, WI, 11/7/24
  • "Sneaky Salivary Glands", American Society of Head & Neck Radiology, San Diego, CA, 9/5/24
  • "Facial Trauma: How to Report in a Surgically Relevant Manner", Eastern Neuroradiological Society, Washington, DC, 8/8/24
  • "Cognitive bias in radiology", Radiopaedia Conference, 7/26/24
  • "On-call head & neck case reporting set", Radiopaedia Conference, 7/22/24
  • "Chatting about learning", Radiopaedia Conference, 7/26/24
  • "Learning Radiology in the Digital Age", Mass General Brigham Radiology Education Grand Rounds, Boston, MA, 1/30/24
  • "Neuroradiology Case Review: Head and Neck", RadDiscord Diagnostic Radiology Case Review, 5/18/24
  • “Case Based Approach to Infections: Spine”, Eastern Neuroradiological Society, Isle of Palms, SC, 8/27/23
  • "Cerebral small vessel diseases", Radiopaedia Conference, 7/24/23
  • "Neuroradiology Case Review: Head and Neck", RadDiscord Diagnostic Radiology Case Review, 5/20/23
  • "Head CT Perfusion Cases", MRI Online: Neuroradiology Noon Conference/Case Review Live, 4/13/23
  • "Collaborative and social media for radiology education”, University of Maryland Medical Center Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine: Education Academy, Baltimore, MD, 12/9/22
  • "Imaging for Headache: Red Flags and Modalities", High Value Practice Academic Alliance: Architecture of High Value Health Care National Conference, Baltimore, MD, 10/6/22.
  • "Trainee Editorial Boards: Trainee Perspective", Radiology Editors’ Forum, Oak Brook, IL, 11/4/22.
  • "Toxic and metabolic brain disease patterns in adults", Radiopaedia Conference, 7/25/22.
  • "Facial and skull base fractures", Radiopaedia Conference, 7/20/21
  • "Intracranial infections", Radiopaedia Conference, 7/20/21
  • “Professional identity formation during COVID-19: Reflections of a Radiology Resident”, American Society of Neuroradiology Webinar, 5/13/20.

Memberships

  • Radiological Society of North America
  • American College of Radiology
  • American Society of Neuroradiology
  • American Society of Head and Neck Radiology
  • Association of Academic Radiology
  • Eastern Neuroradiological Society

Professional Activities

  • Podcast Editor, American Journal of Neuroradiology, 2025-present
  • Deputy Editor for Images in Radiology, Radiology, 2021-present
  • Editor, Radiopaedia.org, 2019-present
  • Member, Education Committee, Association of Academic Radiology, 2023-present
  • Member, Measurement & Assessment Subcommittee, Commission on Publications and Lifelong Learning, American College of Radiology, 2025-present
  • Deputy Editor for Podcasts, Radiology, 2022-2025
  • Consulting Editor for Podcast Series, American Journal of Roentgenology, 2024-2025
  • Guest Editor for Focus Issue on Medical Student Education, Journal of the American College of Radiology, 2024-2025
  • Chair, Social Media Committee, Eastern Neuroradiological Society, 2023-2024
  • Member, M.D. Admissions Committee, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, 2022-2023

Locations

  1. The Johns Hopkins Hospital

Expertise

Education

  • Fellowship: Massachusetts General Hospital, Neuroradiology, 2022
  • Residency: Massachusetts General Hospital, Radiology, 2021
  • Medical Education: Washington University School of Medicine, MD, 2016

Board Certifications

  • Neuroradiology: American Board of Radiology, 2023
  • Diagnostic Radiology: American Board of Radiology, 2022

Insurance

Search plans
  • Aetna
  • CareFirst
  • Cigna
  • First Health
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • HealthSmart/Accel
  • Johns Hopkins Health Plans
  • MultiPlan
  • Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
  • Point Comfort Underwriters
  • Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
  • Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)