Kala F. Burchfield

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 Technology2017
University of Mississippi Medical Center, BS, Radiologic Sciences2016

Specialty Certification Licensure

Certification, BLS-CPR, American Heart Association2024 - Present
Licensure, Medical Radiation Technologist, Mississippi State Board of Health05/2016 - Present
Certification, MRI Technologist, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists05/2017 - Present
Certification, Radiologic Technologist, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists05/2016 - Present

Current Positions

Assistant Professor, School of Health Related Professions01/2025 - Present
The University of Mississippi Medical Center
Jackson, Mississippi 39216

Academic Appointments or Other Previous Appointments

MRI Technologist, Merit Health Central10/2021 - 12/2022
MRI Technologist, St. Dominic Madison Medical Imaging07/2017 - 10/2019
MRI Technologist, St. Dominic Hospital07/2017 - 08/2018
MRI Technologist, University of Mississippi Medical Center06/2017 - 01/2025
MRI Technologist, Baptist Medical Center06/2017 - 08/2018

Publications

Journal Article

GBCAs and Risk for Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis: A Literature Review. Radiologic Technology.2017

Honors, Awards, and Recognition

Dean's List Award, School of Health Related Professions2017
MRI Clinical Excellance Award, School of Health Related Professions2017
Alpha Eta Society, Alpha Eta2014

Committee Service

Event Planning Committee, Member2025 - Present
Inclusive Excellence Committee, Member2025 - Present

Teaching Experience

RAD 430, SHRP, Course, Lecturer, PharmacologySpring 2025
RAD 342, SHRP, Course, Facilitator, Research Methods ISpring 2025
RAD 418, SHRP, Course, Lecturer, Digital Image Acquisition and Display Advanced Standing Online CourseSpring 2025