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‘This Program Allowed Me to Graduate Earlier Than I Expected’: X-Ray Tech Completes Diagnostic Imaging Bachelor’s Degree While Working Full-Time in Cath Lab

The ability to take classes at her own pace while working full-time as an x-ray technician is what ultimately drew Addee Badhwa to the UW-Milwaukee Bachelor of Science in Diagnostic Imaging degree program offered through UW Flexible Option.
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The Future of Medical Imaging: Tackling Staffing Shortages and Increasing Career Pathways

The need for medical imaging and radiology professionals is continuing to grow as aging populations require more healthcare and as more individuals in the field retire. However, this need is also creating more career pathways for qualified professionals interested in pursuing additional education to fill leadership and education roles with good salaries and the ability to work almost anywhere. Learn how a bachelor's degree can help you achieve your professional goals.
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5 Ways a Healthcare Leadership Microcredential Can Help You

If you’re looking for a way to show your current or future employers that you’ve mastered a certain skill set and are ready for a more competitive role or increased responsibility, consider earning the Interprofessional Leadership in Healthcare microcredential through UW Flexible Option.
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What Can You Do With a Diagnostic Imaging Degree?

If you’re considering earning a bachelor’s degree or currently working toward a University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences: Diagnostic Imaging degree, chances are you’ve already spent a number of years working as an ultrasound technician or other medical imaging professional and are looking for a new challenge. Here are some jobs you should consider.
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AI and Medical Imaging: How Will These New Technologies Affect You?

The use of assistive technology (AI) in medical and diagnostic imaging is quickly increasing, with some positive effects–such as the ability to detect cancer and other illnesses more quickly than imaging unsupported by AI. If you’re working toward managing a team or teaching diagnostic or medical imaging, you might be interested to find out how this new technology is being implemented and how it might affect you.
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How One Sonographer Plans to Transition Her Love of Scanning into Other Career Paths with a Diagnostic Imaging Degree

Stacy Tauke, a student in the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences: Diagnostic Imaging program, is leveraging her expertise in the radiology field to get her four-year degree, and so far, she’s thriving.
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Diagnostic Imaging Grad Lands New Administrator Role – Before Finishing Her Degree

Kara Winzenreid, a recent graduate of the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Sciences: Diagnostic Imaging, truly embodies determination and doing what it takes to achieve a goal. And it’s paid off - she’s already leveraged her degree into a new role as a Picture Archiving and Communication Systems (PACs) administrator – a job she started even before finishing the program.
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Diagnostic Imaging Degree Helps Graduate Earn Promotion

The UW Flexible Option gave this Diagnostic Imaging graduate the skills to support others on a larger scale and grow within the medical field.
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Healthcare Positions Abound in U.S. News’ List of Top Jobs

Several healthcare jobs have earned a spot on the annual U.S. News and World Report list of the 100 best jobs in America.
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“Flexible and Accommodating” Diagnostic Imaging Degree Completion Program Helps Graduate Get Promotion

UW-Milwaukee's 100% online B.S. in Biomedical Sciences: Diagnostic Imaging degree program helped a medical imaging instructor earn a promotion.
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Bachelor’s Degree in Diagnostic Imaging Opens Doors for College Instructor

Here’s how UW Flexible Option is helping sonographer Krysti Reece earn the one credential she needs to achieve her career goal: a bachelor’s degree.
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