Medical Imaging

The purposes of the Medical Imaging Club are to:

1. advance the science of Medical Imaging,
2. establish high standards of education and training, and
3. unify the Medical Imaging Majors.

The Club is a University Student Government recognized organization. It exists as a means of promoting cohesiveness among Medical Imaging majors. Fundraisers are held for the purpose of contributing to charitable organizations as decided upon by the Club. The funds also allow for students to attend professional seminars, sponsors the annual Medical Imaging field trip and allows for participation in related activities.

All students may hold an office in the Club. President must be a member of the Junior or Senior class, while the Vice-President, Communications Coordinator and Secretary may be from any of the four levels. Elections are held each April.

MI Club News

The MI Club participated in "Cougars Connect for Cancer" throughout the month of October to raise awareness about breast cancer within the MU community. Between selling pink ribbons and conducting a Krispy Kreme fundraiser, the Medical Imaging Club was able to donate $868.00 to Candy's Place in Forty-Fort.

 

 

 

In May 2020, the Medical Imaging Club was presented with Outstanding Academic Organization for the university. This fall the club adopted a family for Thanksgiving through Campus Ministry. We collected food items and made a Thanksgiving basket, which was delivered to the family. They also sold bracelets during the month of November to raise awareness and money for epilepsy research. Proceeds from this fundraiser will be donated to The Dravet Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to aggressively raising funds for research.

This spring students collected non-perishable food items for the McAuley Market during the month of February 2021. Pictured to the left is the food delivery. They also participated in Krispy Kreme Fundraiser; proceeds will benefit the Dravet Foundation.

 

 

 

 

The MI Club volunteered on 10-17-20 at The Commission on Economic Opportunity to help with COVID-19 emergency food relief. Packaged over 250 boxes of non-perishable items for those in need within the community.

 

Medical Imaging Department Award for Academic Excellence

This award is presented to the graduating seniors (both December and May) with the highest cumulative grade point average in the major (minimum 3.30). In the event there is a tie in the overall GPA between two students in the same category, the highest number of credits taken at Misericordia University will be used as first tie breaker. If this is the same, the second tie breaker will be highest GPA in the major. If this is the same, two awards will be given. They are presented in May at the Awards Ceremony.

Jane DeMaio Clinical Excellence Award

An award of excellence is presented to the senior who demonstrates outstanding achievement in the clinical education center as determined by the Department Clinical Faculty and affiliate Clinical Instructors, utilizing quantitative summative evaluation forms. There must be a minimum score of 89% on these evaluations to be considered for this award. It is presented in May at the Awards ceremony.
The award is sponsored through a fund set up by the friends and relatives in memory of Jane DeMaio, a registered radiologic technologist at Mercy Hospital (now Regional Hospital of Scranton), from 1973-2001. It is presented to the student who best exemplifies the qualities of cooperation, dedication and patient care while achieving the highest standards of clinical excellence.

 

Student Standout (as determined by peers)

Created in 2010 by the senior class, this award is presented annually to a graduating senior, as determined by the senior class. It is presented at the Senior Recognition Luncheon held in May.

 

Note: December graduates are considered for the aforementioned awards the following May in the class with whom they experienced the clinical portion of their education.

The Misericordia University Alpha Chapter of Lambda Nu, the national honor society for the Radiologic and Imaging Sciences, was established in 2001. Membership in this honor society is based on an overall GPA of 3.0 or above and enrollment as a full-time Medical Imaging major for a minimum of four semesters. In addition, students must demonstrate evidence of professional commitment beyond the minimum program requirements, including, but not limited to:

• Active pursuit (or completion of) a research project
• Active membership in the Medical Imaging Club
• Involvement in university-wide student committees
• Involvement in medical-imaging-related activities

Induction occurs in May during the Senior Recognition luncheon.

2020-2021 Lambda Nu National Honor Society

Nine students were inducted into the Lambda Nu National Honor Society for Radiologic and Imaging Sciences. December 2020 graduates inducted were Lauren Fink and Shannon Wittreich. May 2021 inductees included Mariah Ambrosio, Cierra Bannon, Jaqueline Dotter, Kelsey Little, Emily Morahan, Emily Pellam, and Emily Wentzel.