Kala F. Burchfield
Assistant Professor-Education
Department:
SHR-Radiologic Science Program
Email:
kfburchfield@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-6329
Biography
Kala Burchfield received a Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences from the School of Health Related Professions in May 2016; then in May 2017 received a Master of Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging in 2017. She worked as a registered MRI technologist at UMMC for seven and a half years prior to moving to education. She joined the School of Health Related Professions (SHRP) Department of Radiologic Sciences in January 2025 as Assistant Professor and MRI Clinical Coordinator.
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, MS, Magnetic Resonance Technology | 2017 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, BS, Radiologic Sciences | 2016 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, BLS-CPR, American Heart Association | 2024 - Present |
| Licensure, Medical Radiation Technologist, Mississippi State Board of Health | 05/2016 - Present |
| Certification, MRI Technologist, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | 05/2017 - Present |
| Certification, Radiologic Technologist, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | 05/2016 - Present |
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Health Related Professions | 01/2025 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments
| MRI Technologist, Merit Health Central | 10/2021 - 12/2022 |
| MRI Technologist, St. Dominic Madison Medical Imaging | 07/2017 - 10/2019 |
| MRI Technologist, St. Dominic Hospital | 07/2017 - 08/2018 |
| MRI Technologist, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 06/2017 - 01/2025 |
| MRI Technologist, Baptist Medical Center | 06/2017 - 08/2018 |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| Beam AS, Moore KG, Gillis SN, Ford KF, Gray T, Steinwinder AH, Graham A GBCAs and Risk for Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis: A Literature Review. Radiologic Technology. | 2017 |
Abstracts | |
| Barron BE, Dungan LM, Burchfield KF, Bush BL, Moore KG, Smyly AR Apple Peel Atresia: Unraveling the Twists of a Rare Intestinal Anomaly | 2025 |
| Baggett TA, Dorman SK, Rankin AD, Burchfield KF, Bush BL, Moore KG, Smyly AR Exploring the Role of Medical Imaging in the Detection and Treatment of Cherubism | 2025 |
| Butler BA, Camp MC, Miles CO, Burchfield KF, Bush BL, Moore KG, Bryant WL Early Diagnosis of Ankylosing Spondylitis: The Role of Medical Imaging in Identifying Spinal Fusion and Inflammation | 2025 |
Presentations
| Poster Presentation, Apple Peel Atresia: Unraveling the Twists of a Rare Intestinal Anomaly, Volume 29 of SHRP Research Day Abstracts, Jackson, MS | 04/2025 |
| Poster Presentation, Exploring the Role of Medical Imaging in Detection and Treatment of Cherubism, Volume 29 of SHRP Research Day Abstracts, Jackson, MS | 04/2025 |
| Poster Presentation, Early Signs of Ankylosing Spondylitis: The Role of Medical Imaging in Identifying Spinal Fusion and Inflammation, Volume 29 of SHRP Research Day Abstracts, Jackson, MS | 04/2025 |
| Poster Presentation, GADOLINIUM CONTRAST SAFETY FOR PATIENTS AT-RISK OF DEVELOPING NSF IN MR IMAGING: A REVIEW OF THE LITERATURE, UMMC School of Health Related Professions | 04/2017 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Dean's List Award, School of Health Related Professions | 2017 |
| MRI Clinical Excellance Award, School of Health Related Professions | 2017 |
| Alpha Eta Society, Alpha Eta | 2014 |
Committee Service
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-RESEARCH AFFAIRS, Member | 2025 - Present |
| Event Planning Committee, Member | 2025 - Present |
| Inclusive Excellence Committee, Member | 2025 - 2025 |
Teaching Experience
| RAD 430, SHRP, Course, Lecturer, Pharmacology | Spring 2025 |
| MRI 652 Section 1, SHRP, Course, Clinical Coordinator, Clinical Practicum III 2024-2025 | Spring 2025 |
| RAD 342, SHRP, Course, Facilitator, Research Methods I | Spring 2025 |
| RAD 418, SHRP, Course, Lecturer, Digital Image Acquisition and Display Advanced Standing Online Course | Spring 2025 |