News

• Radiation Therapy Technology professors publish clinical survival handbook
  January 25, 2023
  WSU Applebaum RTT Program Director Jeannetta Greer and Assistant Clinical Professor Alisa Kagen wrote The Little Book of Clinical Survival Strategies for RTT Students to remind readers about what they'd learned in the classroom regarding clinical setups, imaging, treatment side effects, shifting patients and much more.
• Fall 2022 WSU Applebaum Undergraduate Dean's List
  January 13, 2023
  The Dean’s List honors undergraduate students for academic excellence each semester.
• Dr. Brian Cummings connects with students during second annual Conversations With the Dean series
  December 8, 2022
  In a tradition that began with Dr. Brian Cummings' first semester as dean of the Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences, students from across the college were invited to informal meet-and-greet sessions this fall.
• Health Care Sciences Teaching Award nominations due Dec. 16
  December 2, 2022
  The WSU Applebaum Department of Health Care Sciences (HCS) will recognize one full-time faculty member each winter semester for excellence in teaching.
• Charles M. Washington '87 joins WSU Applebaum Board of Visitors
  December 1, 2022
  At a November 2022 meeting, the Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences Board of Visitors welcomed Charles M. Washington as its newest member. 
• It's National Radiologic Technology Week!
  November 9, 2022
  November 6-12, 2022, is National Radiologic Technology Week, and we're proud to celebrate Wayne State's Radiologic Technology and Radiation Therapy Technology faculty, students, alumni and clinical instructors for their hard work, dedication and commitment to patient care. 
• Health Sciences Division Clinical Award applications accepted until Jan. 14
  October 28, 2022
  The Office of the Associate Dean of the Health Sciences is pleased to announce the 2023-2024 Health Science Division (HSD) Clinical Awards. This is program is designed to promote research activities for junior and new faculty researchers. Applicants may submit only one proposal per year as either the PI (Principal Investigator) or Co-I (Co-Investigator / faculty research mentor).
• GALLERY: Health Sciences Preceptor Appreciation Night
  October 24, 2022
  On Oct. 19, 2022, the Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences treated its health sciences preceptors to an evening at the Outdoor Adventure Center in Detroit. Preceptors teach our students in clinical settings, providing invaluable hands-on training and experience.
• Dr. Sara F. Maher appointed as permanent associate dean for health sciences
  October 6, 2022
  Dr. Maher had served as interim associate dean for health sciences since January 2022, assuming oversight of nine clinical programs, which include Clinical Laboratory Science, Mortuary Science, Pathologists’ Assistant, Nurse Anesthesia, Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Physician Assistant Studies, Radiation Therapy Technology and Radiologic Technology. During this time, she has also stepped up to lead the Office of Student Affairs on an interim basis.
• Radiation Therapy Technology program aims high during second annual team building event
  August 18, 2022
  Words of encouragement from classmates, taking a team approach and literally showing each other the ropes helped our class. These same techniques can be used in a clinical setting to help patients navigate their cancer journey.
• RTT program will Race for the Cure Oct. 2, and you can too!
  August 18, 2022
  On Sunday, Oct. 2, the WSU Applebaum Radiation Therapy Technology program team will participate in the 2022 Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure in Detroit. Organized by Program Director Jeannetta Greer, the team invites the college family to join them at the race or support their cause with a monetary donation. Both can be done through the RTT program's Race for the Cure webpage.
• WSU Applebaum awards $15,000 in scholarships supporting diversity and inclusion
  May 31, 2022
  Ten students in the Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences were awarded scholarships in recognition of their active contributions to diversity and inclusion.
• More than 160 private scholarships awarded to WSU Applebaum students during Donors & Scholars events
  May 27, 2022
  Congratulations to the more than 100 Wayne State University Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences students who earned a total of more than $250,000 in scholarships in 2022, and thank you to the generous donors who support student success.
• Radiation Therapy Technology class holds difficult discussion under sunny skies
  May 25, 2022
  "Although our hope is to cure as many patients as possible, some patients do not survive. We want students to be equipped to handle this when it occurs. I have learned that when you love hard, you grieve hard. The best we can do is support our patients, their families and one another when death occurs."
• GALLERY: Health Sciences Donors & Scholars Luncheon
  May 18, 2022
  On May 18, the WSU Applebaum community gathered to celebrate our 2022 scholarship recipients and thank donors for their generosity.
• Research workshops for Health Care Sciences and Applied Health Sciences faculty are back – RSVP for Wednesday, June 22
  May 13, 2022
  Please join us at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, June 22, for the first in a series of workshops aimed to take your research to the next level, collaborate with colleagues and share ideas. This first workshop will provide an overview of future programming, a panel discussion from junior and tenured faculty about ongoing research, and breakout rooms to chat about your research opportunities and challenges.
• RTT Prof. Alisa Kagan offers teaching tips in OTL learning series
  April 14, 2022
  WSU Applebaum Radiation Therapy Technology Assistant Clinical Professor Alisa Kagen was featured in the Wayne State Office of Teaching and Learning (OTL) Faculty Teaching Highlights series, presented by faculty, for faculty. This series features WSU instructors' reliable and effective teaching strategies that other faculty members can readily implement into their courses.
• Radiation Therapy Technology program publishes e-newsletter
  February 28, 2022
  Members of the alumni community are receiving a compilation of stories, news and photos from the WSU Applebaum Radiation Therapy Technology program in their inboxes this week.
• Hear their stories: Black women in health education leadership
  February 23, 2022
  We asked Black women leaders in the Wayne State Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences to share their experiences building their careers. Watch Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Dr. Mary K. Clark, Radiation Therapy Technology Program Director Dr. Jeannetta Greer and Occupational Therapy Program Director Dr. Doreen Head describe their journeys in 10 minutes or less.
• An open book: Radiation Therapy Technology alum Charles M. Washington ’87 shares his journey with today’s students
  February 16, 2022
  The textbook Washington published in 1996, now in its fifth edition, is used by the WSU Applebaum RTT program, as well as other RTT programs across the globe. “Prior to my book, the materials used in radiation therapy courses were piecemeal collections of instruction that had been designed for physicians, nurses and other medical disciplines,” Washington said. “Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy encapsulates our practice and is now considered the definitive work for radiation therapy practitioners by radiation therapy practitioners.”
• Black experiences in health education: RTT alumna Sandra Hayden
  February 10, 2022
  "Having a mentor is one of the best things I suggest for students. My mentor and her mentor are both Black women. They lead me to follow in their footsteps."
• Congratulations, Class of 2021: WSU Applebaum Commencement photos, videos and more
  December 15, 2021
  Detroit's Fox Theatre was Warrior Strong on Tuesday, Dec. 14, when dozens of students from Wayne State's Eugene Applebaum College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences crossed the Commencement stage. Because safety guidelines limited attendance, we invite our entire college community to experience Commencement after the fact through photos, videos and more.
• WSU Applebaum celebrates Employee Recognition Week in Warrior Strong style
  November 17, 2021
  From Nov. 15-19, we are celebrating Wayne State University’s inaugural Employee Recognition Week by shining a light on some of the many who make a Warrior Strong contribution to the university and our college.
• Departmental Honors tracks coming to Radiation Therapy Technology and Clinical Laboratory Science next fall
  November 12, 2021
  “This will not only enhance course content within our specialized accredited programs but expand opportunities for undergraduate research,” said Associate Dean for Health Sciences Peter Frade.
• Veterans Day Q&A with Radiation Therapy Technology student Trever Henderson
  November 11, 2021
  "I feel as if my experience in the military positively affects my career in the health care industry because I have a very high level of attention to detail. I am able to operate under stressful circumstances with ease, I have discipline to listen and follow directions as well!"