Radiography Program Updates
During spring break, a tour through Germany and France gave students a glimpse into the history of medical imaging, helping them understand the profession’s origins and evolution of safety in today’s practice. Other recent highlights include launching into clinical rotations, faculty research and hands-on learning.
Study Abroad
Students from all modalities joined a spring study abroad trip to Germany and France, as part of the History of Medical Imaging course. We visited the birthplace of Wilhelm Röttgen, where there is a phenomenal museum dedicated to the discovery of X-rays. Dean Amy Darragh, Ph.D., joined the students in Germany to support their educational journey. In Paris, we visited the Muse Curie, which highlights the pioneering research in radiation science of the entire Curie family. It was not all academics though. In both countries, students engaged in cultural enrichment activities including visits to castles, art museums and churches. Read our full coverage.
Discussions are under way for a potential alum trip that mirrors this spring break trip. Email Cherish Parham, Ph.D., if interested in traveling and/or being a part of the planning process.
From left to right: Students got a review in skeletal anatomy in the Catacombs under Paris, Juniors Evelyn and Tori Hoffert in Germany and Group leaders and faculty members Cherish Parham and Jessica Koroma in Paris
Faculty Engagement
- Program Director Cherish Parham defended her dissertation in November, earning a Ph.D. in allied health science from VCU College of Health Professions.
- Radiography Instructor Jessica Koroma, ’10, graduated in May from the VCU School of Education, earning an M.Ed. in adult learning with a concentration in instructional design and technology.
- Faculty presented at the Virginia Society of Radiologic Technologists, including Ian Lysinger presenting “The Multitudes of Orthopedic Knee Surgery” in April and Parham presenting original research on “Transgender Perceptions of Breast Health Care and Utilization of Preventative Imaging Services.”
Student Corner
Our Class of 2027 – one of our largest cohorts with 22 students – is out in clinics and ready to be mentored.
Courtney Maxwell, Sydney Trip, Andrea Cabral, Noah Stanley and Casey Volmer – all members of the Class of 2024 - attended the Annual VSRT meeting in spring 2024.
During the annual fall clinic, our sophomores had the opportunity to connect with upperclassmen.
Left picture: Sophomores Madison Gooding, Kenzie Martone and Olivia Lanham; Middle picture: Seniors Cathy Caramaco, Natalie Branch, Courtney Maxwell, Crystal Hunter, Andrea Cabral and Noah Stanley; Right photo: Radiography faculty watch the grill
Hands-on learning in our College of Health Professions building is a hallmark of the VCU program. Sophomores Khadeja Alkhalaf and Madison Gooding explore exposure factors with some help from Barbie. Seniors Kamryn Moore, Destiny Layman, Sydney Trip, Natalie Branch and Crystal Hunter participate in a mammography positioning lab with Cherish Parham, Ph.D. (far left).
Teri Fabuer, Ph.D., faculty emeritus and celebrity author to our students, joined us for a fall presentation about the profession for all Radiography students. She continues to inspire students even in retirement.
Left photo: Fabuer offers insights to faculty Cherish Parham and Ian Lysinger on future program opportunities; Right photo: Teri Fabuer, Ph.D., signs the 7th edition of Imaging and Exposure for starstruck sophomore Joseph Mohler.
Alum Corner
- Samantha Wilson, ’16, is the imaging modality manager for Diagnostic and OR Services on VCU Health Sciences Campus.
- Corrine Gardner, ’11, the imaging modality manager at the new Adult Outpatient Pavilion on the VCU Health Sciences Campus.