Dr. Kevin R. Clark is the founder and CEO of CW Elite, a professional editing and consulting company, and an associate professor for the School of Health Professions at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston. He currently serves as chair of the ASRT Foundation Research and Grants Advisory Panel and president-elect for the Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists and the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences.
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Dr. Cheryl DuBose is a professor and department chair of medical imaging and radiation sciences at Arkansas State University in Jonesboro, Arkansas. She has participated in activities with multiple professional organizations, including the Arkansas Society of Radiologic Technologists, the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences, the Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology, among others. In addition, she has contributed to Merrill’s Atlas of Radiographic Positioning and Procedures and Bontrager’s Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy. Dr. DuBose is currently the president of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Board of Trustees.
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Dr. Kerry Dunn is the clinical coordinator and senior lecturer for the radiography program at Georgia Southern University in Savannah, Georgia. She has been an educator for more than a decade and earned her doctorate in educational leadership from Georgia State University in 2022. In 2011, she earned her master’s degree in adult education from the University of Georgia, and in 2006, she graduated from Emory University, with an associate degree in medical science. Dr. Dunn is actively involved in her state affiliate, the Georgia Society of Radiologic Technologists, and is passionate about clinical leadership, mentoring and coaching within clinical education.
Measuring Burnout in Radiologic Science Educators
Dr. Rodney Fisher is an assistant professor and the radiation safety officer at the Shimadzu School of Radiologic Sciences at Midwestern State University in Wichita Falls, Texas. He holds associate and bachelor’s degrees in radiologic technology, a master’s degree in radiologic sciences, and a doctorate in health education. He has taught radiation physics and radiobiology for 11 years in Kansas City, Missouri, and at Midwestern State University in Texas. Before entering education, Dr. Fisher was a radiologic technologist performing radiographic and computed tomography examinations in a level I trauma center emergency department in Kansas City and was a nuclear medicine technologist.
Dr. Fisher is an active member of the ASRT. He has served as a Nuclear Medicine Chapter delegate, a state affiliate delegate, and he is a member of the 2024-2025 ASRT Commission. Dr. Fisher is a past president of the Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists and sits on the Joint Review Committee on Educational Programs in Nuclear Medicine Technology Board of Directors.
Too Hot to Handle! The Role of a Radiologic Technologist as a First Receiver During a Radiologic Incident
As a farmer's daughter, Jeri was born and raised in rural Nebraska, eventually moving to the East Coast to "live a little." She was unsure of her plans after high school, even though her mother, a registered nurse, suggested she apply to radiography school, an idea that fell on deaf ears. During her fifth year in Massachusetts, Jeri was inspired by a friend in dance class who told her about being a radiologic technologist. Science coupled with interacting with people sounded like a perfect fit for her! Turns out mother really DOES know best! Fast forward to applying to a hospital-based program in Nebraska — she jumped through all the necessary hoops only to be informed the class was full. Imagine her excitement when another spot was added allowing her to attend after all.
Jeri decided to pursue a second certification, this time in magnetic resonance imaging, while working fulltime and putting her two kids through college. She qualified as a nontraditional student and was accepted into a class of eight. It was by far the toughest learning experience she'd ever attempted, as demonstrated by only half of the class graduating! Currently she calls colorful Colorado home, having moved there from Nebraska by way of Wyoming. Throughout her career, Jeri has been a radiologic technologist in various settings including a medical office, county hospital, orthopedic clinic, imaging center, and Veterans Affairs Hospital. She proudly claims that after 40 years in the business, she STILL loves her job! Ironically, she now works at Orthopaedic and Spine Center of the Rockies, the very facility her previous employer referred the really difficult cases.
Jeri and Doug, her husband of 38 years, reside on a few acres outside of Fort Collins along with his hunting dogs and an assortment of birds as well as an occasional rogue rattlesnake. Her two grown children live nearby and are both married. She enjoys the privilege of seeing them and her grandson on a regular basis. Jeri's guilty pleasures include competitive sidewalk chalk art, scrapbooking and baking sweets for the sweet (e.g., family and co-workers.) As a resident of Colorado for six years now, Jeri agrees with a bumper sticker she spotted a while ago, "Everyone is from Colorado; some people just haven't moved here yet."
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Nan Gesche is an energetic educator whose passion is to crack the collaboration code to allow individuals and teams to connect more authentically, engage more respectfully and work more effectively together. Her goal is to build collaboration skills to work through challenging conversations and problem solving so people can get back to the business of reaching their goals while strengthening relationships.
Previously, Nan was a change enablement manager for Arthur Andersen where she partnered with organizations at the outset of change initiatives to help ease organizational and personal transitions. As the director of training and development for Marquette Banks, her primary responsibility was to assist in rolling seven bank charters into one. Prior to that, Nan was a commissioned national bank examiner and district training and development officer with the Office of Comptroller of the Currency, a division of the U.S. Treasury.
Nan currently teaches for the University of Minnesota in its communication studies program and for the College of Continuing and Professional Studies. She also teaches at the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, Wisconsin. She graduated with a bachelor’s in economics from the University of North Dakota. She received her master’s in organizational communications and a professional certificate in training and development from the University of Minnesota. She is qualified to administer and train in the Myers-Briggs Type Indicator, ExperienceChange framework, the Conflict Dynamics Profile, and the Life Styles Inventory. Nan is a member of the national and MN National Speakers Association.
She loves a good vintage clothing shop, so stop her after the session if you know of any in the area.
Disagreement Doesn’t Need to Be Divisive
Dominique Gomez is an education coordinator at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions, where she plays a pivotal role in shaping the next generation of radiologic technologists. With more than 15 years of experience in diagnostic radiography and computed tomography, Dominique brings a wealth of expertise to her leadership and educational responsibilities.
Her career reflects a deep commitment to advancing the field of radiologic technology through her work in radiation safety, quality assurance and patient-centered care. As an educator and mentor, Dominique is dedicated to fostering student success and professional growth, inspiring excellence in both academic and clinical settings.
Dominique is known for her compassionate approach and exceptional organizational and teamwork skills, thriving in both collaborative and independent environments. Her ability to effectively communicate and engage with colleagues and students has been instrumental in promoting a culture of learning and continuous improvement.
She holds a Master of Science in radiologic sciences with a focus on educational leadership from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions under the mentorship of Dr. Kevin Clark, R.T.(R)(QM), FAEIRS, FASRT. As an Abilene Christian University Doctor of Education in organizational leadership program student, Dominique is committed to becoming a transformative leader who directs change and inspires success. Leveraging a background in radiology education and a vision for leadership, Dominique strives to develop the skills necessary to become a scholar-practitioner who encourages progress and fosters innovation. Dominique seeks to lead with integrity, fairness and a focus on building supportive environments for students, faculty and staff alike. Dominique is dedicated to advancing education and empowering others to achieve success.
Promoting LGBTQIA+ Inclusivity in Radiography: Fostering an Inclusive Environment for Patients and Professionals
Amanda Grocott is the program director for Sanford Medical Center Fargo School of Radiography in Fargo, North Dakota. In 2022, she served as president of the North Dakota Society of Radiologic Technologists Board of Directors. She served the ASRT House of Delegates as a North Dakota delegate in 2022 and 2023. She also served on the ASRT Commission as committee member and chair. Since 2022, Amanda has been on the North Dakota Medical Imaging and Radiation Therapy Board and is currently the vice president. She and her husband live in Kindred, North Dakota, where they are busy chasing after their two boys and dog.
Bringing Passion Back into Our Profession Through Advocacy and Involvement
Stephanie Johnston has worked for 26 years as a radiologic technologist almost entirely in mammography and women’s health. She has volunteered on the New Mexico Society of Radiologic Technologists and Texas Society of Radiologic Technologists Boards of Directors, and she has also volunteered with the ASRT on numerous committees, task forces and the Board of Directors. She served four years on the American Registry of Radiologic Technologist mammography exam committee and multiple years as a mammography item writer. She is currently serving on the ASRT Practice Standards Council and is chair of the Committee on Fellows. Stephanie has written and presented many times about breast imaging, and she co-presented two ASRT Live® presentations related to the new Mammography Quality Standards Act regulations.
An Update on New MQSA Regulations
Dr. Gregory Katsaros is a chiropractic physician and is board certified as a diplomate in pain management from the American Academy of Pain Management. He received a bachelor’s in physiology from Michigan State University, his doctorate from Cleveland Chiropractic College, and his nuclear medicine training from Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science and Martin Luther King Jr./Charles R. Drew Medical Center. He was admitted into the American College of Nuclear Physicians and is a member of the American College of Nuclear Medicine and the International Headache Society. He is a published author on topics in nuclear medicine, pain management and headaches. Dr. Katsaros is the owner of Integrative Pain Management in Tempe, Arizona, and the co-owner of Aristotle Continuing Education. The focus of his practice is on headaches and nonsurgical musculoskeletal pain.
Radiology in Emergency Department Cases
Jenna N. Laquerre is a professor of sonography and radiography at Palm Beach State College and a graduate student at the University of North Florida. She is an alumna of Palm Beach State College in sonography and radiography and has a bachelor’s in health science from Seminole State College. Jenna is a member of the Lambda Nu National Honor Society for Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, the American Society of Radiologic Technologists and the Society of Diagnostic Medical Sonography. She is a manuscript peer reviewer for Radiologic Technology, a published author, an educational speaker, and she has clinical experience from national institutions, including Nemours Children’s Hospital and AdventHealth. Jenna recently authored Lange Review: The Fundamentals of Pediatric Sonography: A Registry Review and Protocol Guide.
From Pixels to Precision: Exploring Resolutions in Medical Imaging Modalities
Dr. Nevada LeCounte is an accomplished nurse educator with more than 15 years of nursing experience, including 11 years dedicated to teaching. With a strong background in critical care, she currently serves as a simulation specialist and associate professor of nursing at the College of Coastal Georgia in Brunswick, Georgia. Dr. LeCounte is passionate about leveraging simulation to enhance the educational experience for prelicensure students across all health care disciplines. Her expertise in simulation-based learning aims to foster critical thinking and clinical skills, preparing future health care professionals for the complexities of patient care.
Implementing Independent and Interdisciplinary Simulations in Radiologic Science
Pedro D. Lopez is an assistant professor for the radiologic technology program at Bronx Community College, part of the City University of New York. He has worked in radiologic technology for more than 16 years and has experience in computed tomography, neurovascular interventional radiology and cardiac catheterization.
AI in Medical Imaging: Current Applications, Ethics and Future Implications
Jennifer Mashburn is an interventional radiologic technologist at Vascular Surgical Associates in Atlanta, Georgia. She has extensive experience in body interventional radiology, endovascular and neurology service lines. She has an associate degree in radiologic sciences from West Georgia Technical College, a bachelor’s in animal science from Auburn University, and master’s in public health with concentration in health care management from Augusta University.
Be Fast: Time Is Brain
Sharon Mohammed led the computed tomography department at NYU Langone Health for two decades, fostering a culture of excellence in patient care and emphasizing positive patient interactions. Since transitioning into education, she has combined her extensive clinical expertise with a passion for sharing knowledge and impacting the radiology community on a large scale.
A prolific writer, Sharon's publications explore vital topics, such as workflow optimization, technologist burnout prevention and integrating advanced technologies. She has collaborated with Siemens Healthineers’ scientists and stakeholders to advance radiology innovation and education. In 2021, her contributions were recognized in an ASRT Scanner feature that showcased her writing and educational impact.
Sharon received her master’s in radiologic sciences, focusing on educational leadership, from The University of Texas MD Anderson School of Health Professions under the mentorship of Dr. Kevin Clark, R.T.(R)(QM), FAEIRS, FASRT. As a Baylor University EdD in learning and organizational change program doctoral student, Sharon is committed to improving learning systems and organizational effectiveness. Guided by trauma-informed pedagogy principles, she continues to enhance radiologic education. Sharon's accolades include being named the Aunt Minnie Best Radiologic Sciences Educator in 2021 and receiving the Siemens Healthineers Clinical Advancement Scholarship.
Dr. Heather Moore is a professor for the radiologic technology program and the academic unit head of the allied health department at the University of Cincinnati, Blue Ash College in Ohio. Dr. Moore completed her radiography education at Rhodes State College in Lima, Ohio. She then earned a Bachelor of Science from Ohio State University and a Master of Education and doctorate in educational studies from the University of Cincinnati. Heather is active in the ASRT and currently serves as the president. She is also a member of the Ohio Society of Radiologic Technologists and the Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Science, having served on several committees and in leadership positions. Dr. Moore enjoys traveling, hiking, swimming, snorkeling, and spending time with her husband, Doug.
Providing Care to Patients with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities
Olive Peart is an established author, educator and radiographer. She completed her Master of Science in education at the University of Bridgeport, Connecticut, and is currently the program director for the radiologic technology program at Fortis College in Landover, Maryland. Olive is also a volunteer with ASRT and serves as a volunteer program manager and mammographer with RAD-AID India and the RAD-AID USA Women's Health Access Initiative.
Olive has lectured nationally and internationally on mammography and radiology related topics. Her published works have appeared in several radiology related magazines as well as in ASRT’s Radiologic Technology. In addition, Olive has authored several textbooks, including Mammography and Breast Imaging PREP, Lange Q&A: Mammography Examination, Radiographic Projections & Positioning Guide: Imaging Procedures, The Dangers of Medical Radiation, Spanish for Professionals in Radiology, Mammography and Breast Imaging: Just the Facts and Lange Radiographic Positioning Flashcards. In her spare time, Olive enjoys reading and writing and has written several young adult and adult fiction and nonfiction books.
Imaging the Cervical and Thoracic Spine
Ryan Ross is the program director at South College in Nashville, Tennessee. Prior to transitioning into education, he was the manager of diagnostic imaging at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville. During his time at VUMC, Ryan also held the positions of surgical imaging specialist, primarily in complex orthopedic trauma, and quality and compliance coordinator. He helped develop and monitor the dose management system that tracked doses of more than 40,000 fluoroscopy cases annually. Ryan is a strong advocate for radiography and the promotion of quality improvement and skill recognition within the modality. His passion for C-arm imaging has led to the creation of a surgical imaging curriculum for his students to enter the field fully prepared to meet the imaging demands often encountered in the OR setting. Prior to health care, Ryan was a professional drummer for more than 20 years and now enjoys playing drums as a hobby and supporting both his children in their passion for dance.
Designing a C-arm Curriculum for Your Radiography Program
Cherie Silas is an executive and leadership coach focused on helping clients achieve the successful outcomes they desire in their personal and professional lives. She helps leaders focus on developing confidence, skills and executive presence. She works with motivated high achievers, many who have attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, to focus on conquering their world. She is an International Coaching Federation master certified coach, certified enterprise coach, certified team coach, certified organizational relationship systems coach and certified human systems coach. She has a strong desire to help people arrive at the place they define as success in their personal and professional lives. Cherie’s goal is to invest the experience and talent she has gathered through years of learning, sometimes the hard way, into others so they become greater than she can ever dream to be. She firmly believes that her ceiling should be your floor! She has a deep background in organizational management across multiple domains and has served in executive-level management roles with multiple Fortune 500 companies. Cherie has a proven track record of people development and has worked as a consultant assisting several Fortune 500 clients with large organizational culture transformations.
The Truth About Resistance and How to Overcome It
Ashleigh Spurlock is the program director, lecturer and simulation faculty facilitator for the radiologic science program at the College of Coastal Georgia in Brunswick, Georgia. She is also a staff radiographer at Memorial Health University Medical Center in Savannah, Georgia. Ashleigh graduated with a Bachelor of Fine Art in fibers from Savannah College of Art and Design, a Bachelor of Science in radiologic science from Armstrong State University, and a Master of Education in adult education and leadership from Georgia Southern University. She has a passion for imaging in the critical care setting and sharing that experience through simulation with her students.
Chosen as the nation's 12th presidential pilot, retired Air Force Col. Mark W. Tillman served as pilot and commander of Air Force One from 2001-2009. Tillman was at the controls of Air Force One through numerous national events. Most notably, he protected the president on Sept. 11, 2001, by keeping him out of harm’s way and connecting the flying oval office to the nation's first responders.
Tillman was part of another historic event as the first pilot to fly the commander in chief into a war zone. The challenge was unprecedented — transport the most targeted man in the world into the heart of terrorism. One mistake would have left the president open to attack and cost the lives of U.S. service members. Tillman personally orchestrated and executed the covert operation with flawless success. His planning, done in complete secrecy, allowed for a complete surprise for the entire world.
Tillman's distinguished career spans 30 years in the United States Air Force. He was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross in 2004 and promoted to brigadier general by the president of the United States — the first military line officer to receive this honor. For political reasons this was not confirmed by the Senate, hence Tillman retired as a colonel.
Air Force One: Zero Fail Mission
Dr. Jessyca Wagner is the lead diagnostic imaging educator for Clover Learning, Inc. and an adjunct professor at three institutions in Texas. She has worked in the radiologic sciences for 17 years and is a certified imaging informatics professional. She has a passion for working with the next generation of technologists and serving the profession. Dr. Wagner serves on several committees with the ASRT, Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology, Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences, American Board of Imaging Informatics, and Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine. She is also a busy mom and wife and serves her kids’ school and community as Parent Teacher Organization president, Youth League vice president, and coach of her daughter’s volleyball and softball teams.
Dos and Don’ts for Peer-Reviewed Publication
Dr. Darcy J. Wolfman is a clinical associate and clinical director of ultrasound for the national capital division of the department of radiology and radiological sciences at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine in Washington, D.C. Dr. Wolfman is a board-certified abdominal imager whose expertise is in ultrasound, oncology and genitourinary imaging.
Dr. Wolfman is involved with multiple national organizations including serving as a trustee for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, as a member of the American Association of Physicists in Medicine communicating advances in radiation education for shielding (CARES) committee, and as a member of the SC 4-13 National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements committee on patient shielding in medical imaging.
Dr. Wolfman is a fellow of the American College of Radiology and the Society of Radiologists in Ultrasound.
Update on Shielding Best Practices from the NCRP