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Deirdre Attinger
Batchelor of Science; ILM (City and Guilds); Postgraduate
Certificate.
After a career in digital marketing, I decided to retrain as a Diagnostic
Radiographer at the University of the West of England. During my
studies, I also achieved my ILM award in effective mentoring and
became a PALs leader on my course. This involved supporting fellow
students on topics such as exam advice, revision assistance and
general peer support. After qualifying in 2021, I accepted a role at
the Royal United Hospital in Bath, UK, within the Radiology team. My
future aim is to specialise in Ultrasound.
Tamsin Arnold
Bachelors degree with Honours in Diagnostic Radiography; Masters
in Medical Imaging (Computed Tomography)
I received my degree in Diagnostic Radiography from the Royal
Military College of Science (Cranfield University) and have worked as
a Radiographer at the University Hospitals Sussex National Health
Service Foundation Trust and its associated legacy trusts within the
UK. After completing my Master’s Degree in Medical Imaging
(Computed Tomography) at the University of Portsmouth I gained
extensive experience in all areas of CT advanced practice. I am a
Course Director on the established Goodwood Cardiac Course and am a Lead Radiographer
for CT Colonoscopy. I currently run a Dementia Head Reporting service for our local Memory
Assessment Service. I have achieved accreditation as an Advanced Practitioner from the UK
Society and College of Radiographers. I am the Chair Person for the CT Head Reporting Special
Interest group and have recently been appointed to the Society of Radiographers Computed
Tomography Advisory Group. It is through this work that I have had the opportunity to
provide education and support to Radiographers at a national level throughout the pandemic.
Reshika Balakrishnan
Masters of Arts; Bachelors in Neuroscience; Bachelors in Medical Radiation Sciences; Medical
Radiation Technologist – Radiation Therapist (Ontario).
I have been a faculty member in the Radiation Therapy Program at the Michener Institute for
Education at UHN In Toronto, Ontario, Canada for 14 years. Teaching during the pandemic
has been an interesting experience. Many things changed overnight and we, as a team,
adapted to the changes it required and found many innovative ways of delivering curriculum
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