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• Where are they now: Update from Radiation Therapy Technology alum Shannon Brown ’21
  October 14, 2021
  In her new position with Cancer Centers of Southwest Oklahoma, Shannon said, “I work alongside some amazing therapists while treating some of the sweetest patients. It's a smaller center, which allows me to get to know my patients and have a better relationship and understanding of what they're going through. I couldn't have asked for a better career or place to work.”
• Where are they now: Update from Radiation Therapy Technology alum Ivana Juncaj '21
  September 30, 2021
  Ivana said that the most unique aspect of graduating from Wayne State was that she was able to land a job in proton therapy right out of school.
• Conversations With the Dean connects Dr. Brian Cummings with students from each program
  September 17, 2021
  Dean Cummings is kicking off his first semester at WSU Applebaum with a series of casual gatherings to chat with student representatives from each program.
• RTT class highlights cross-cultural understanding as critical to patient care
  September 17, 2021
  "As health care professionals, we encounter a diverse population of patients, and it is part of our professional responsibility to make sure all our patients feel comfortable and respected," Kagen said. "This class showed the importance of respecting and appreciating each other's customs, traditions, religions and uniqueness."
• WATCH: Dean Cummings has a 30-second message for students about staying safe
  September 17, 2021
  In this quick video message, Dr. Brian Cummings urges everyone to remain vigilant about keeping each other – and our families – safe. Complete the Campus Daily Screener each day before coming to campus, and continue to wear your masks.
• Do or do not – there is no try: Dr. Phil Pokorski leads by example
  September 14, 2021
  Pokorski serves as assistant clinical professor on both sides of the Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, teaching pathophysiology — the study of how disease or injury affects the body — to PharmD students as well as those studying health sciences. It can be a tough course but WSU Applebaum students appreciate Pokorski, affectionately calling him Yoda because of his tendency to quote the Jedi master.
• RTT students head to the trees to practice teamwork
  August 6, 2021
  Teamwork is a critical aspect of the RTT profession, as it takes a collaborative approach among professionals in various fields to help patients navigate their cancer experience and treatment. 
• Wayne State University joins URC partners in mandating vaccination for all students, faculty and staff coming to campus
  August 3, 2021
  "As we have from the beginning of the pandemic, we are today revising our campus response to respond to emerging evidence and local data. To best protect the health and safety of our campus community, Wayne State will require all students, faculty and staff who plan to be on campus during the fall semester to receive their COVID-19 vaccination. Proof of your vaccination must be submitted by Aug. 30 for you to be allowed on campus," said WSU President M. Roy Wilson.
• Deadline Detroit: Top-of-their-class Mumford grads (and twins!) are ready for WSU Applebaum
  June 16, 2021
  Andre'a and Andria Garwood of Detroit's west side are identical twins born three minutes apart. The pair graduated as first and second in their class on June 15. In September, the twin achievers start at Wayne State to prepare for envisioned careers in physical therapy and radiology.
• RTT community care goes beyond cancer
  March 9, 2021
  Radiation Therapy Technology students collected clothing for Detroit's Brightmoor Connection Food Pantry.
• Pandemic Warriors: How WSU Applebaum is helping during COVID-19
  February 19, 2021
  From the earliest days of the pandemic through the vaccination rollout and beyond, WSU Applebaum faculty, students and alumni have rallied. Because much of our work takes place behind the scenes, here's a look at just a few of the ways every program in the college is involved with our community’s coronavirus response.
• Hope above all: WSU Applebaum student's tattoos represent patient impact
  January 26, 2021
  Wayne State University Radiation Therapy Technology student Ivana Juncaj has been deeply affected by her young patients – and she is marking her experiences in permanent ink. In this article, Ivana explains her tattoos and the powerful stories behind them. 
• Upcoming workshop will broaden interprofessional experience for WSU Applebaum students
  January 7, 2021
  On Jan. 26 and 28, 2021, nearly 300 students from across WSU Applebaum will participate in a virtual workshop that has been carefully designed to cover various IPE core competencies including roles and responsibilities, values and ethics, communication and cultural competence.
• Radiation Therapy Technology program celebrates #RadTechWeek 2020 with gratitude for clinical instructors
  November 9, 2020
  National Radiologic Technology Week is November 8-14, 2020, and the students of Wayne State’s Radiation Therapy Technology (RTT) program are celebrating by sending gratitude to their clinical instructors.
• Radiation therapy technology students earn scholarships from state association
  September 29, 2020
  Shannon Brown and Ivana Juncaj both were awarded scholarships from the Michigan Society of Radiologic Technologists.
• Ask a Mentor launches second series to help prospective WSU Applebaum students explore career options
  June 26, 2020
• Hand in hand: Radiation therapy technology seniors launch mentoring program to show juniors the way
  June 22, 2020
  “We prepare students for their clinical rotations with classroom lessons, but there’s a lot of informal advice that students can share with one another about what to expect from site to site,” said Radiation Therapy Technology Program Director Jeannetta Greer. “I am pleased but not surprised that the seniors want to help the class coming up behind them.”
• Teaching hands-on professions under hands-off circumstances
  April 10, 2020
  Many faculty members in WSU Applebaum's health sciences programs rapidly transformed the second half of their winter semester courses in a way that would impart crucial lessons while keeping far-flung students engaged.
• RESCHEDULED: Fulbright faculty information session at EACPHS rescheduled for May 13
  March 13, 2020
  The Fulbright information session at EACPHS originally scheduled for Wednesday, March 18, has been postponed until May 13.
• Undergrads: Save 30% on spring/summer tuition
  February 24, 2020
  Undergraduate students who complete at least 24 credits between fall 2019 and winter 2020 may be eligible for a 30% discount on tuition for spring/summer classes, providing tremendous financial savings and keeping them on track to graduate sooner.
• RTT program holds Black History Month diversity potluck
  February 10, 2020
  In celebration of Black History Month, the WSU Applebaum Radiation Therapy Technology program hosted a diversity potluck.
• It's National Radiologic Technology Week! Meet our RTT students
  November 4, 2019
  National Radiologic Technology Week is Nov. 3-9, 2019. In celebration, we're introducing you to our Radiation Therapy Technology students, who are learning to treat cancer with technology and compassion.
• Radiation Therapy Technology hosting festive sock drive for Children's Hospital patients
  November 4, 2019
  The WSU Applebaum Radiation Therapy Technology program is collecting cheerful and festive infant, children's and young adult socks for patients of the Children's Hospital–DMC Oncology Unit. 
• Radiation Therapy Technology program makes diversity learning a priority
  September 20, 2019
  Jeannetta Greer, director of the Wayne State University Radiation Therapy Technology (RTT) program, teaches her students much more than just how to use machines and formulas to treat cancer. She teaches them to treat the whole patient – and to put a high priority on understanding that patient's social and cultural perspective.  
• Pre-Health Sciences Mentoring Program launched at WSU Applebaum
  August 2, 2019
  A new Pre-Health Sciences Mentoring Program is available for Wayne State undergraduates who are considering applying to one of WSU Applebaum's bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree programs in the health sciences.