15/03/11
Radiography lecturer wins place on USA leadership academy
Julie Hendry, a senior lecturer in the School of Radiography, has won the American Society of Radiologic Technologists’ (ASRT) competition to find an educator for the Leadership Academy for Educators. The competition is run in conjunction with the UK's Society and College of Radiographers.
The Leadership Academy will take place between 13-15 June in Albuquerque, USA. The ARST awards only one place out of 20 for a UK candidate who is at, or near the beginning of, their career in radiography education. Candidates were invited to submit a 1,000-word statement explaining why they would benefit from the award, how they would disseminate their learning, and what they might hope to do as a result of the experience.
The three-day residential programme will provide significant development and mentorship for Julie, who says of the opportunity, “I still can't quite believe I've been selected. When I saw the announcement online I thought ‘what a fantastic opportunity, I’ll give it a go – but I’m unlikely to get it'. When I read the email confirming my selection, I had to ask a colleague to re-read it to me to confirm it really was true!”
Julie began her training as a therapeutic radiographer after leaving school and enjoyed a long career in clinical radiotherapy before she decided to take up radiotherapy lecturing in 2009.
She explains, “I'm passionate about the radiography profession. The role of the radiographer is an essential part of modern healthcare and is as diverse as it is rewarding. Being able to help ‘grow’ the radiographers of the future is a fantastic privilege for me as a lecturer.”
She adds: “I'm keen to learn from our American associates, but will equally promote the high standards and professionalism of UK radiographers.
“I’ve never won a ‘scholarship’ before and I would like to thank the ASRT and the Society for giving me the opportunity to go, along with my School who have supported my application from the start.
“I will be keen to disseminate all the information and examples of good practice among my colleagues, aiming to benefit our students and ultimately the patients, because that’s the underlying reason for me being a radiographer in the first place!”
Following her trip, Julie will be asked to write a report on the experience for the Society and College of Radiographers Research Group.
