I am honored to have been a part of the first graduating class in Medical Imaging from Anderson University
About the diarist: Emilee McKinsey is one of the first students in Anderson University’s new Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences: Medical Imaging program. Medical Imaging students gain intense clinical experience at AnMed Health, a comprehensive health system based in Anderson, and train at one of the only bachelor’s level programs in the country.
My love for radiology began when I graduated high school. Throughout high school, I wanted to be a radiologic technologist. The role of a radiologic technologist is to accurately operate imaging equipment and position a patient to obtain diagnostic images. Radiology is vital in the diagnosing and treating of patients. I was accepted into the AnMed Health Radiologic Technology program right here in Anderson, South Carolina. While in this program, I was able to experience hands-on learning in the hospital with both machinery and patients. For two years, I worked alongside skilled technologists in various departments. Also, within this program I attended classes within the hospital. Within the classroom we were taught positioning, radiation protection, patient care, physics, radiation biology, pathology, equipment characteristics, and many more aspects. While spending my time in the classroom, I soon realized I had a passion for these various academic subjects. I enjoyed learning and teaching others about radiology.
I am honored to have been a part of the first graduating class in Medical Imaging from Anderson University, and I know without a shadow of a doubt that this program will continue to benefit many other students for years to come.
Very soon I came to the realization my dream and passion was to become a teacher in a radiology program—more specifically, a clinical coordinator in a radiology program. The role of a clinical coordinator is to maintain a connection between the faculty, students, and clinical sites where radiologic technology students are placed. Also, responsibilities may include teaching students many subjects within the radiography curriculum and helping guide students through the clinical aspect of the program. In order to become a clinical coordinator, I had to obtain a bachelor’s degree.
During my time as a student in the AnMed Health Radiologic Technology Program, Anderson University and AnMed Health created an agreement among the two facilities to allow graduates of the program the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s degree. Anderson University added a new program to its list of academic majors. This program was in Medical Imaging. Students could now obtain a bachelor’s (degree) in medical imaging after completion of the AnMed Radiology Program. After my completion of the program, I began at Anderson University to obtain my Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences: Medical Imaging. Being one of the first students in this program, I was nervous but excited to see what was to come. The staff at Anderson University has shown kindness as I took this huge step in my life. Each one of my professors has been fair and encouraging while I work full time (to) pursue my degree.
Emilee McKinsey is one of the first students in Anderson University’s new Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences: Medical Imaging program. Medical Imaging students gain intense clinical experience at AnMed Health, a hospital in Anderson, and train at one of the only bachelor’s level programs in the country.
Implementation of the Medical Imaging program requires that all stakeholders actualize a shared vision for the organization; it is now evident, based on my experience at Anderson University, that College of Health Professions and Dean Dr. Don Peace respectfully considered the unique ideas, experiences and opinions of all participants. I am honored to have been a part of the first graduating class in Medical Imaging from Anderson University, and I know without a shadow of a doubt that this program will continue to benefit many other students for years to come.
Emilee McKinsey is one of the first students in Anderson University’s new Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences: Medical Imaging program