Diagnostic Imaging
in the School of Health Professions
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Appointment InformationThe radiologic technologist is a prominent member of the health care team focused on the diagnosis and treatment of human disease. Radiologic technologists work with ionizing radiation, radiopharmaceuticals, sound waves and magnetic fields to produce medical images in diagnostic imaging or radiology departments of hospitals and medical clinics or free-standing imaging centers.
Diagnostic Imaging is a specialty devoted to the study of routine and advanced radiographic imaging procedures. The curriculum includes emerging advanced technologies in Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging. The program prepares student for various careers in hospitals, clinics, education, and management.
The program offers five tracks leading to the Bachelor of Science degree.
* Two-year part-time option available
Visit the program on the campus of MD Anderson during one of the program information sessions.
Visit the MRI Emphasis web page for specific content related to this track.
See the program's Outcome Effectiveness Data.
Program Director
William Undie, Ed.D.
Associate Program Director, CT and VI
Deborah Scroggins, M.S.R.S.
Associate Program Director, MRI
Sonja Boiteaux, M.S.R.S.
Associate Program Director, Education and Management
Suzieann Bass, Ed.D.
Executive Advisor
Aurelio Matamoros, M.D.
Professor, Department of Diagnostic Radiology
Division of Diagnostic Imaging
MD Anderson Cancer Center
The Diagnostic Imaging program is accredited by and has conformed its curriculum to the standards published and monitored by the:
Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT)
20 N. Wacker Dr., Ste. 2850
Chicago, IL 60606-3182
Phone 312-704-5300
Fax 312-704-5304
E-mail mail@jrcert.org
Upon completion of the program, students will qualify for examination and certification from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
The mission of the Diagnostic Imaging Program Radiography Emphasis is to provide the highest quality of education to diagnostic imaging students through formal didactic and state-of-the-art clinical experiences that prepare our students to be diagnostic imaging professionals who are patient care focused, critical thinkers and engaged in lifelong learning.
We shall be the premier educational program in Diagnostic Imaging by providing innovative curricular, clinical and continuing education services to the diagnostic imaging community and the patients we serve.
Fulfillment of the program's mission is assessed by the program's effectiveness and the degree to which the program achieves the goals and learning outcomes that will enable our students to succeed academically and professionally.
Goal 1. Students will develop patient care focus by providing superior patient care.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Students will provide empathetic professional patient care.
2. Student will demonstrate judicious use of ionizing radiation.
Goal 2. Students will demonstrate critical thinking skills in the clinical environment.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Students will competently perform non-routine procedures including trauma, pediatric portable and surgical examinations.
2. Students will appropriately evaluate images.
Goal 3. Students will adopt a philosophy of life-long learning through continuing education and professional involvement.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Students will demonstrate professional growth.
2. Students will demonstrate a sense of professionalism and desire to learn.
Goal 4. Students will embrace the MD Anderson core values of caring, integrity and discovery.
Student Learning Outcome
Students will demonstrate the core values of caring, integrity and discovery.
Goal 5. Students will communicate effectively in a variety of settings.
Student Learning Outcomes
1. Students will be able to utilize effective oral communication during simulation and clinical settings.
2. Students will communicate effectively during oral presentation of projects.
The program has developed affiliations with medical institutions in Texas, so that students will develop expertise in a variety of settings and experience the breadth of opportunity available to a certified radiologist. During the clinical phase of instruction, training and supervision are provided in affiliated hospitals and clinical laboratories.
Five-year average credentialing examination of the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Radiography exam pass rate of not less than 85 percent at first attempt within six months of graduation.
Year | Pass Rate | Number of Students |
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2015 | 94% | 17 of 18 |
2016 | 100% | 17 of 17 |
2017 | 100% | 15 of 15 |
2018 | 100% | 17 of 17 |
2019 | 95% | 20 of 21 |
5-Year Average 98%
Program completion rate is defined as the number of students who complete the clinical phase of the program within 150% of the stated program length. The program length for the clinical phase of the program is 20 months and program completion rate is defined as those students graduating within 20 months of beginning the clinical phase of the program.
Year | Completion Rate | Number of Students |
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2015 | 85% | 20 admitted; 18 graduated; 2 withdrew |
2016 | 94% | 18 admitted; 17 graduated; 1 withdrew |
2017 | 83% | 18 admitted; 15 graduated; 3 withdrew |
2018 | 82% | 22 admitted; 18 graduated; 5 withdrew |
2019 | 95% | 22 admitted; 21 graduated; 1 withdrew |
5-Year Average 88%
Five-year average job placement rate of not less than 75 percent within twelve months of graduation.
Year | Placement Rate | Number of Students Continuing to the 3rd Year of the B.S. Degree |
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2015 | 100% | 18 of 18 |
2016 | 100% | 17 of 17 |
2017 | 100% | 15 of 15 |
2018 | 100% | 17 of 17 |
2018 | 100% | 21 of 21 |
5-Year Average 100%
For more information regarding program effectiveness data visit the relevant Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology web site.
ARRT
ASRT
Section for Magnetic Resonance Technologists (ISMRM-SMRT)
JRCERT
William Undie, Ed.D.
713-792-3455
WUndie@mdanderson.org
School of Health Professions
713-745-1205
askSHP@mdanderson.org