RADIOLOGIC TECHNOLOGY

Graduated in 2015
MRI Technologist, Orthopedics
Henry Ford Hospital

Q: Why did you choose WSU?

A: Because my father worked in Wayne State’s IT department for many years and had nothing but wonderful things to say about the university.

Q: What inspired you to pursue Radiologic Technology?

A: I lost my grandmother due to a heart attack that I thought could have been prevented.  After she passed, I knew I wanted to find my place in the medical field. I was fully invested in providing the best care to any patient who crossed my path.  

Q: Who was your most memorable instructor?

A: Kathy Kath was one of my most memorable professors. She was so thorough and made sure no stone was left unturned. She was very helpful and wanted nothing but success for her students.

Q: What was your most challenging class?

A: Rad Bio. It was the first class of the program, and it was a lot of information.

Q: Tell us a bit about your years on campus.

A: I really enjoyed my time at Wayne State. I was able to meet a lot of wonderful people who I have remained in contact with to this day. Before my acceptance to the Radiologic Technology program, I loved walking around the Wayne State campus from class to class and stopping at all the different eateries along the way.

Q: Please share a career update.

A: I am currently working at Henry Ford Hospital as an MRI Technologist. Previously, I worked in the Henry Ford orthopedic department as an x-ray tech for five years and I also worked some weekends in mobile x-ray.

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Radiologic technologists are health care professionals who administer prescribed radiation to help diagnose medical conditions. They perform procedures such as X-rays, CT scans and MRI exams. The Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Radiologic Technology program was Michigan’s first accredited bachelor’s degree program in the field. The application deadline is Dec. 15.

An anchor in urban health care

The Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences is built on more than 100 years of tradition and innovation in the heart of Detroit. We have grown deep roots in our city, harnessing its powerhouse hospital systems and community service organizations as vibrant, real-world training grounds for students, with an ongoing focus on social justice in health care. And our research at all levels – from undergraduates to veteran faculty members – translates into creative solutions for healthier communities.

Wayne State University is a premier urban research institution offering approximately 350 academic programs through 13 schools and colleges to nearly 24,000 students.