Dr. Richard Joyrich named Associate Director
Author: A.J. Ruffolo, OMS-IV, Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine
The Detroit Medical Center / Wayne State University School of Medicine Diagnostic Radiology Residency Training Program has named Richard Joyrich, M.D., associate program director. Dr. Joyrich, an alumnus of the program, completed medical school at the University of Michigan before graduating from the diagnostic radiology residency training program at Sinai Hospital of Detroit, which was an affiliate of the Detroit Medical Center’s residency program, in 1988. He went on to complete fellowship training in Neuroradiology at Jackson Memorial Hospital followed by a fellowship in Nuclear Medicine at the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
Dr. Joyrich holds the position of Section Chief of Nuclear Medicine at Harper University Hospital and Sinai-Grace Hospital. Dr. Joyrich also has a faculty appointment as clinical assistant professor of the Department of Radiology at Wayne State University. Residents often work with Dr. Joyrich as early as their first year of residency during their introductory nuclear medicine rotation.
“I am honored to be appointed as Associate Program Director. I have been involved in the residency program for many years and have come to appreciate its strengths. I hope I can be helpful in the future to preserve these and also offer suggestions for further growth,” wrote Dr. Joyrich in an email.
Dr. Joyrich replaces Dr. Robert Bixler, who was named associated program director in the Spring of 2025.
Chief resident Dr. Mohammed Twam (R3) said the following about Dr. Bixler: “an exceptional radiology attending not only masters the art of diagnosis but also inspires the next generation of doctors with patience, passion, and a commitment to shaping their growth, one image at a time.”
In response to Dr. Joyrich’s appointment, Dr. Arif Musa (R3) said “it is an honor to have Dr. Joyrich in the position of associate director of the residency training program here at the Detroit Medical Center / Wayne State University. He has always maintained a high level of involvement with the residency program and remains dedicated to instructing the residents during their nuclear medicine rotations.”
About the author
A.J. Ruffolo is a fourth-year medical student at Liberty University College of Osteopathic Medicine and has a lifelong passion for both Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology. Before attending medical school, he worked for an artificial intelligence software company focusing on streamlining radiologists’ workflows and distinguishing between normal and abnormal chest radiographs. During medical school, he served as vice president of the Ultrasound Interest Group and taught first responders in the community how to perform ultrasound FAST exams. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, watching sports, and gaming.