Scholarship Winners
Joseph Pape is currently a Medical Dosimetry student at Grand Valley State University and is set to graduate in December 2024. He is also a senior radiation therapist at Banner Health University Medical Center in Tucson, Arizona with over 11 years of experience. Joseph is especially thankful to the AAMD Foundation for awarding him the MDCB exam voucher.
Joseph lives in Tucson with his wife, Allison, and his two young boys, Ethan and Elliott. His hobbies include working out, watching sports and cooking. He is excited and ready to start his new career in medical dosimetry.
Luis Rodas-Juarez has been a Radiation Therapist for three years. Additionally, he has experience in X-rays and CT. A recent graduate from UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Luis will sit for his MDCB boards in September 2024. Luis is a proud native of Carthage, MO; he earned a Bachelor of Science in Radiography at MSU Springfield, MO. During his education in Radiation Therapy at CARTI in Little Rock, AR, Luis became interested in medical dosimetry. As he continued on this path, he became very passionate about this field.
Luis is thankful and honored to have received the MDCB exam voucher from the AAMD Foundation. This award will allow him to continue to succeed in his education and professional career.
Julia Seng is a current Master of Science student in Southern Illinois University's Medical Dosimetry program. She is completing her clinical education at Emory University Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia, where she will continue to work after graduation. Julia was born and raised in southeast Michigan and earned her Bachelor’s of Science in Radiation Therapy Technology from Wayne State University in Detroit.
Julia is extremely grateful to receive one of the MDCB exam vouchers and is excited to further her career in the field of dosimetry. She would like to thank the AAMD foundation and all of the donors for this opportunity and is looking forward to sitting for the boards in January 2025.
Haley Spencer is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University who holds a Master of Science in Medical Dosimetry. Haley previously attained her Bachelor of Science in Radiation Therapy from Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in Boston. It was during her undergraduate studies that she first learned about Dosimetry and recognized her passion for pursuing a career as a Medical Dosimetrist.
Haley lives in Hardwick, Massachusetts, with her husband, daughter, and their four dogs. In addition, she is eagerly anticipating the arrival of twins. Haley is sincerely grateful to the scholarship donors and the AAMD Foundation for their generous support and investment in making this scholarship possible. The exam voucher she received has allowed her to concentrate on her board preparation and career advancement while also financially planning for her expanding family.
Dien Tran is a recent graduate of Grand Valley State University with a Master's degree in medical dosimetry.
Dien was a radiation therapist for 4 years before deciding to go back to school for dosimetry.