New clinical affiliates expand learning, mentorship for students

The Nuclear Medicine Technology Program welcomed five new clinical affiliates, with these partnerships opening doors to high-tech, hands-on learning in nuclear medicine and PET. These affiliates also bring incredible mentorship from experienced technologists, including some amazing VCU alumni giving back. These represent more opportunities, more experience and more ways to grow. Our students’ clinical education just got even better.

• James River Cardiology is Richmond’s premier cardiovascular practice, with three additional SPECT MPI sites and a dedicated PET/CT department. VCU’s partnership with Virginia Heart will also facilitate future access to its additional clinical locations. James River Cardiology is committed to fostering a strong relationship with VCU and engaging in recruitment efforts to hire graduates of the program.
• The addition of UVA Health University Medical Center expands student access to a high-volume, technologically advanced clinical environment. With four gamma cameras and a PET scanner, students gain exposure to a wide range of imaging procedures across nuclear medicine and PET, supporting diverse and immersive clinical learning experiences.
• Staffed by three full-time technologists with 100 years of combined experience, Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center offers students mentorship grounded in decades of clinical expertise.
• Bon Secours St. Francis Medical Center offers a well-balanced variety of nuclear medicine procedures, allowing students to develop mastery across multiple clinical areas – including cardiovascular, endocrine, gastrointestinal, genitourinary, pulmonary, skeletal and tumor localization.
• Mary Washington Hospital gives students hands-on experience across a full range of nuclear medicine procedures – from cardiovascular to tumor localization – plus unique therapy experiences, ensuring a well-rounded clinical education.

Program celebrates National Radiologic Technology Week

NMT students celebrated National Radiologic Technology Week by enjoying candy, treats and goodies – all while honoring the vital contributions of medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals to patient care and health care safety.

Student Corner and Faculty Engagement

Students attended the Annual Mid-Eastern Chapter SNMMI Meeting at Tysons Corner, where participants were encouraged to wear costumes. Our students embraced the theme, proudly sporting their dalmatian ears and costumes.

Clinical Coordinator Charlie Downing delivered a scintillating presentation titled “The Wolf, the Woods and the Waiting Room: Aging, Imaging and Advocacy.” Throughout the event, our students exemplified outstanding professionalism, enthusiasm and support for the field of nuclear medicine.

Alum serves as education supervisor at Bon Secours affiliate

Memorial Regional Medical Center is led by Becky S. Cutchins, Clinical Affiliate Education Supervisor and proud VCU alum from the Class of 1990. A great example of VCU alumni giving back, Cutchins is helping shape the next generation of nuclear medicine professionals through mentorship, education and clinical leadership.