Jefferson College of Health Professions
Radiography Director Graduates from Leadership Academy

Philadelphia, PA, February 2002 - Frances Gilman, MS, RT(R)(CT)(MR)(CV), recently graduated from the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Leadership Academy, an innovative educational program that trains radiologic technologists in skills to lead nonprofit organizations. Ms. Gilman, of West Chester, Pa., is radiography program director and an instructor at Thomas Jefferson University's College of Health Professions.

Twenty-nine radiologic technologists from 20 states participated in this year's Leadership Academy, held January 23-26 in Albuquerque, NM, and sponsored by the American Society of Radiologic Technologists. The ASRT represents more than 93,000 medical imaging and radiation therapy professionals nationwide. Participants learned basic leadership skills, including negotiation, decision-making, consensus building and conflict resolution. They also learned about fund raising, parliamentary procedure, association management and the responsibilities of serving on the board of directors of a nonprofit organization.

Ms. Gilman said she came to the academy to learn to better promote the profession and the ASRT to her students, her peers and the public. She is looking forward to "exchanging ideas with my cohorts, gathering input about their current challenges and creating new solutions as a group."

Jefferson College of Health Professions, founded in 1969 and located in the heart of Philadelphia, provides innovative academic programs to a highly qualified, culturally diverse student population, with the primary goal of developing outstanding professionals and future leaders in health care. The College offers fully accredited bachelor's and master's degree programs in diagnostic imaging, laboratory sciences, nursing, occupational therapy and physical therapy. In addition, the College offers selected health certificate programs and associate degrees in the Department of General Studies.

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