Susanna "Asher" A. Beam
Associate Professor
Department:
SHR-Radiologic Science Program
Email:
asstreet@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-4444
Biography
Dr. Street graduated from the hospital-based UMMC Radiologic Technology certificate program in 2006. She continued her education in the UMMC Magnetic Resonance Imaging certificate program in October, 2006. She worked as a registered MRI technologist at UMMC for seven years prior to moving into education. She joined the School of Health Related Professions (SHRP) Department of Radiologic Sciences in 2013 and lead the development and implementation of a post-baccalaureate certificate program in magnetic resonance imaging. In 2016, she led the transition of the MRI program to a master's degree level. Dr. Street received a Bachelor of Health Sciences in 2010, a Master of Health Sciences in 2013, and a Doctor of Health Administration in 2017, all from the University of Mississippi Medical Center.
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, DHA, Health Administration | 2017 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, MHS, Health Sciences | 2013 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, BS, Health Sciences | 2011 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Magnetic Resonance Safety Officer | 07/2017 - 07/2027 |
| Licensure, Medical Radiation Technologist | 01/2013 - Present |
| Certification | 10/2007 - Present |
| Certification | 07/2006 - Present |
Current Positions
| Associate Professor, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Radiologic Sciences | 07/2013 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| ·Beam, A. S., Stephens, C. P., Taylor, C. S., Bentley, J., Crane, A., Marwaha, M., Riley, D., Wade, C. The Role of Imaging and Demographics in the Diagnosis of Pediatric Non-Accidental Trauma Radiologic Technology, 94(6) | 2023 |
| Beam, A. S., Brown, O. L., Moore, K. G., Berry, S. D., Stovall, H., Rainey, M., Shepherd, C., Turner, C., Flagg, A. Workplace Violence in Imaging Departments Radiologic Technology, 94(2). | 2022 |
| Beam, A. S., Brown, O. L., Ketchum, J. M., Edgerton, S. S., Stephens, C., P., Gray, Z., Ratcliff, M., Moore, K. G. Radiologic Science Student Perceptions of Advisement Radiologic Technology, 94(1) | 2022 |
| Stephens, C. P., Beam, A. S., Gray, Z., Mansfield, J., Reves, L., Gray, J., Stamey, A., Collum, M. Imaging Advancements in Nuclear Medicine Technology: A Case Report on Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Localization and Treatment. Radiologic Technology, Radiologic Technology, 93(5). | 2022 |
| Beam, A. S., Moore, K. G., Berry, S., Brown, O. L., Smith, S., Wilcher, A., Bibbs, A., Beemon, I. An Investigation of MRI Scanner Noise and its Effect on Technologists Radiologic Technology, 92(6) | 2021 |
| Beam, A. S., Moore, K. G. Case Report: Familial Aortic Dissection Radiologic Technology, 92(5) | 2021 |
| Beam AS, Moore KG, Stephens CP, West SJ, Dean C, Eldridge T, Green, J, Vijaykumar V Rare Orbital Metastasis Originating from a Neuroendocrine Tumor Radiologic Technology. 2019; 91(2) | 2019 |
| Beam AS, Ketchum JM, Wilson AG, Scoles CJ, Celestine I, Phillips L, Patrick T, Gray Z Safety Resources and Processes in MR Imaging Departments Radiologic Technology. 2019; 90(3) | 2019 |
| Beam AS, Moore KG, Gillis SN, Ford KF, Gray T, Steinwinder AH, Graham A Gadolinium Contrast Safety for Patients at Risk for Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis: A Literature Review Radiologic Technology. 2017; 88(6) | 2017 |
Abstracts | |
| Bolton, H., Cain, R., Miller, S., Wright, V., Street, A, Stephens, C., Moore, K. Case Report: Post-Mortem Pediatric MRI 28th Annual SHRP Research Day | 2023 |
| Causey, E., Hinds, E., Rock, K., Stephens, C., Street, A., Moore, K. Imaging and Treatment of Common Opportunistic Infections in HIV Patients 28th Annual SHRP Research Day | 2023 |
| Crane, A., Bentley, J., Wade, C., Marwaha, M., Riley, D., Street, A., Stephens, C. Case Report: Pediatric Non-Accidental Trauma 27th Annual SHRP Research Day | 2022 |
| Freeman, B., Lyles, Z., Smith, H., Whitt, D., Mitchell, H., Fisher, N., Stephens, C., Street, A. v The Role of MIBG Imaging in the Diagnosis and Treatment of Pheochromocytomas and Paragangliomas 27th Annual SHRP Research Day | 2022 |
| Flagg A. M., Rainey, M. N., Shepherd, C. M., Stovall, H. C., Turner, C. P., Street, A., Berry, S. R., Brown, O. L., Moore, K. G. An Investigation of Workplace Violence and Radiologic Technologists 26th Annual SHRP Research day | 2021 |
| Collum, M., Gray, J., Reves, L., Stamey, A., Mansfield, J., Stephens, C., Street, A., Gray, Z. A Case Report on Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Localization and Treatment 26th Annual SHRP Research Day | 2021 |
| Beam, A. S., Moore, K. G., Berry, S., Brown, O. L., Smith, S., Wilcher, A., Bibbs, A., Beemon, I. An Investigation of MRI Scanner Noise and its Effect on Technologists. 25th Annual SHRP Research Day | 2020 |
| Barfield, J., Dean, C., Eldridge, T., Green, J., Beam, A. S., Moore, K. G., West, S. J., Stephens, C. P., Vijayakumar, V. Rare Orbital Metastasis Originating from a Neuroendocrine Tumor. 24th Annual SHRP Research Day | 2019 |
| Celestine, I., Gray, Z., Patrick, T., Phillips, L., Scoles, C. J., Wilson, A. G., Beam, A. S., Ketchum, J. M. Safety Resources and Processes in MR Imaging Departments 23rd Annual SHRP Research Day | 2018 |
| Ford, K., Gillis, S., Graham, A., Gray, T., Steinwinder, A. H., Street, A., & Moore, K. Gadolinium contrast safety for patients at-risk of developing NSF in MR imaging: A review of the literature. Association of Schools of Allied Health Professions (ASAHP) for the 2017 Annual Conference | 2017 |
| Ford, K., Gillis, S., Graham, A., Gray, T., Steinwinder, A. H., Street, A., & Moore, K. Gadolinium contrast safety for patients at-risk of developing NSF in MR imaging: A review of the literature 22nd Annual SHRP Research Day | 2017 |
| Huse, M., Granger, N., Sutton, S., Duron, R., Street, A. Compensating for CSF Flow in Magnetic Resonance Imaging of the Thoracic Spine 20th Annual SHRP Research Day | 2015 |
| Insights into the Complexity of Glioblastoma Diagnosis and Treatment: A Case Report. 29th Annual SHRP Research Day | |
| ·Stoker, S.L., Gordy, X.Z., Beam, A.S., McNair, T.M. Standardizing Operating Room Preference Cards for Cost Containment 29th Annual SHRP Research Day | |
Presentations
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Expect the Unexpected: Unusual Stories of Patient Care, Siemens Innovations, Orlando, FL | 05/2024 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, RT Detective: Solve the Patient Care Mystery, Alabama Society of Radiologic Technologists, Orange Beach, AL | 04/2024 |
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Publishing with the ASRT, Mythbuster Edition, American Society of Radiologic Technologists, American Society of Radiologic Technologists Educational Symposium | 06/2023 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, The Path to Publication, Mythbuster Edition, Alabama Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Conference, Huntsville, AL | 04/2023 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Welcome to the MRI Weighting Room, Alabama Society of Radiologic Technologists Annual Conference, Huntsville, AL | 04/2023 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Using Nearpod in the Classroom, Faculty Development Lightning Rounds, UMMC SHRP | 02/2023 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Using Nearpod in the Classroom, SHRP Office of Instructional Design and Development, School of Health Related Professions | 11/2022 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, The Path to Publication, Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists, Natchez, MS | 10/2021 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, An Overview of MRI Safety, Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists, Natchez, MS | 10/2019 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, An Introduction to Nearpod, SHRP Winter Technology Workshop, Jackson, MS | 12/2018 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, The MR Safety Dance, Alabama Society of Radiologic Technologists, Montgomery, AL | 04/2018 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Fasten Your Seatbelts for a Crash Course in MRI Physics, Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists, Biloxi, MS | 10/2017 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Introduction to Best Practices in Flipped Classroom Design, Health Academy Team Training Meeting, Jackson, MS | 08/2017 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Best Practices in Flipped Classroom Design for Dental Faculty, UMMC Dental School, Ridgeland, MS | 08/2017 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Educational Apps, Science Teaching Excites Medical Interest Program, Jackson, MS | 06/2017 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, MR Alphabet Soup: A Recipe of MR Imaging Options and Parameters, Tuscaloosa, AL | 04/2017 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Yoga for Emergency Room Residents, UMMC School of Medicine, Jackson, MS | 03/2017 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Document Collaboration with Google Docs and Canvas, Jackson, MS | 12/2016 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, Finding the Balance: MRI Parameters and Imaging Options, Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists, SHRP | 08/2015 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Radiobiology Review, Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists, Muse Center, Hinds Community College | 04/2015 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Set your GPS to screencasting: Navigating new instructional routes, Creating Futures Through Technology Conference | 03/2015 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Show me: A guide to easy lesson creation on your iPad, Creating Futures Through Technology Conference | 03/2015 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Math, Science, and Health Related Professions Breakout Session, Creating Futures Through Technology Conference | 03/2015 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Radiobiology Review, Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists | 04/2014 |
| State/Local Invited Seminars/Lectures, An introduction to Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists | 10/2013 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| Radiologic Technology Distinguished Author Award in Honor of Jean I. Widger, American Society of Radiologic Technologists | 2024 |
| Finalist, I Am The Gold Standard Award, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | 2023 |
| Radiologic Technology Distinguished Author Award in Honor of Jean I. Widger, American Society of Radiologic Technologists | 2023 |
| Technologist of the Year, Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists | 2022 |
| Professional Education and Growth Scholarship, ASRT Foundation | 2022 |
| Distinguished Author Award in Honor of Jean I. Widger, American Society of Radiologic Technologists | 2022 |
| The Nelson Order of Teaching Excellence, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2022 |
| Inaugural member, Academy for Excellence in Education, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2022 |
| Distinguished Author Award in Honor of Jean I. Widger, American Society of Radiologic Technologists | 2020 |
| Lee Holder Award for Excellence in Graduate Allied Health Education, National Alpha Eta Society | 2017 |
| The Nelson Order of Teaching Excellence, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2017 |
| Doctor of Health Administration Outstanding Student Award, School of Health Related Professions | 2017 |
| Alpha Eta Award, School of Health Related Professions | 2017 |
| Inductee, Alpha Eta Honor Society | 2016 |
| Jim Wood Award for Student Technologist of the Year Award, Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists | 2006 |
| Benton Clay Gordon Award, Radiologic Technology Certificate Program, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2006 |
Professional Membership and Service
| Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists, Officer, Other Officer | 2022 - Present |
| Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists, Officer-President | 2019 - 2022 |
| Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists, Alternate Affiliate Delegate | 2019 - Present |
| Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists, Student Liaison | 2015 - 2017 |
| American Society of Radiologic Technologists, Member | |
| Central District, Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists, Member |
Committee Service
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS, Chair | 2023 - Present |
| QEP Advisory Committee | 2022 - 2023 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-FACULTY PROMOTION AND TENURE, Member | 2019 - Present |
| MEDICAL CENTER-LIBRARY FACULTY ADVISORY, Member | 2018 - Present |
| Doctor of Health Administration advisory committee, Member | 2017 - 2017 |
| School of Health Related Professions, Technology Development Committee, Chair | 2016 - Present |
| School of Health Related Professions, Clinical Education Committee, Member | 2015 - Present |
| School of Health Related Professions, Technology Development Committee, Member | 2015 - Present |
| School of Health Related Professions, Interprofessional Education Committee, Member | 2015 - 2019 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ALUMNI RELATIONS, Member | 2014 - 2015 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-EXECUTIVE COUNCIL, Member | 2014 - 2020 |
| School of Health Related Professions, Best Practices Committee, Member | 2014 - 2015 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS, Member | 2014 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS | 2014 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS, Member | 2014 - Present |
| School of Health Related Professions, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Advisory Committee, Chair | 2014 - Present |
| School of Health Related Professions, Radiologic Sciences Advisory Committee, Member | 2013 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS, Chair | 2013 - 2014 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS, Member | 2001 - 2001 |
Community Service
| UMMC Cancer Insitute Infusion Department Snack Drive, Faculty Facilitator | 09/2023 - Present |
| UMMC Cancer Insitute Infusion Department Snack Drive, Faculty Facilitator | 04/2023 - Present |
| UMMC Cancer Insitute Infusion Department Snack Drive, Facilitator | 02/2023 - Present |
| UMMC Cancer Insitute Infusion Department Snack Drive, Facilitator | 09/2022 - Present |
| UMMC Cancer Insitute Infusion Department Snack Drive, Facilitator | 03/2022 - Present |
| UMMC Cancer Intitute Infusion Department Snack Drive, Facilitator | 02/2021 - Present |
| UMMC Pediatric Radiology Department Coloring Book Drive, Facilitator | 12/2019 - Present |
| Ronald McDonald House Cleaning Supply Drive, facilitator | 09/2019 - Present |
| Blair E. Batson Adopt-a-floor, Facilitator | 09/2019 - Present |
| We Will Go Ministry Sock Drive, facilitator | 07/2019 - Present |
| EversCare Food Drive, facilitator | 04/2019 - Present |
| Student Meeting for the Alabama Society of Radiologic Technologists, Moderator | 04/2018 - Present |
| Student Scientific Essay Oral Presentation for the Alabama Society of Radiologic Technologists, Judge | 04/2018 - Present |
| Susan G. Komen Race for the Cure, preparing race packets | 04/2017 - Present |
| Stop Hunger Now, meal packing | 03/2017 - Present |
| Homeless Point in Time Count, surveyor | 01/2017 - Present |
| Homeless Connect, Faculty facilitator | 09/2016 - 09/2018 |
| Kappa Alpha Theta Alumni Chapter, Member | 09/2014 - Present |
Other Service
| ASRT Magnetic Resonance Curriculum Workgroup | 05/2024 - 05/2025 |
| ASRT Editorial Review Board, Chair | 08/2023 - Present |
| ASRT Editorial Review Board, Vice-Chair | 08/2022 - 07/2023 |
| JRCERT Site Visitor | 05/2022 - Present |
| American Society of Radiologic Technology | 08/2019 - 07/2022 |
| ARRT Board Exam Item Writer | 08/2016 - Present |
| ARRT Exam Committee | 08/2016 - Present |
Teaching Experience
| RAD 699, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Research in Imaging Sciences II | Annual 2024 |
| RAD 690, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Research in Imaging Sciences I | Annual 2023 |
| MRI 601, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Foundations | Annual 2016 |
| MRI 605, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Principles | Annual 2016 |
| MRI 650, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Clinical Practicum I | Annual 2016 |
| MRI 690, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Research I | Annual 2016 |
| MRI 610, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Physics | Annual 2016 |
| MRI 612, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Applied Magnetic Resonance Imaging I | Annual 2016 |
| MRI 699, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Research II | Annual 2016 |
| MRI 651, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Clinical Practicum II | Annual 2016 |
| RAD 484, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Radiologic Sciences Directed Study | Annual 2015 |
| MRI 524, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Applied Magnetic Resonance Imaging II | Annual 2015 - 2016 |
| MRI 560, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Seminar | Annual 2015 - 2016 |
| MRI 552, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Clinical Practicum III | Annual 2015 |
| MRI 501, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Foundations | Annual 2014 - 2016 |
| MRI 505, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Principles | Annual 2014 - 2016 |
| MRI 550, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Clinical Practicum I | Annual 2014 - 2016 |
| MRI 510, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Magnetic Resonance Imaging Physics | Annual 2014 - 2016 |
| MRI 512, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Applied Magnetic Resonance Imaging I | Annual 2014 - 2016 |
| MRI 551, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Clinical Practicum II | Annual 2014 - 2016 |
| RAD 300, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Concepts of Radiologic Science | Annual 2014 - 2019 |
Directed Student Learning
| Research Advisor, An Alternative Payment Model for Medicare: Physician Perceptions of the Shared Savings Program Advised: Amanda Waid | 2024 - 2024 |
| Master's Thesis Committee Member, ). Standardizing Operating Room Preference Cards for Cost Containment Advised: Skye Stoker | 2023 - 2024 |
| Research Advisor, Investigating the Perceptions and Experiences of Staff and Executive Leadership at a Pediatric Cancer Research Hospital Regarding the Transition to a new EHR System Advised: Christopher Rosamond | 2023 - 2023 |
| Research Advisor, Applying Appreciative Inquiry to Investigate Frontline Health Care Worker Burnout at a Rural Hospital Advised: Brian Washburn | 2023 - 2023 |
| Research Advisor, Severe Maternal Morbidity and Mortality in an Academic Medical Center in the Southeast Advised: Samantha Griner | 2022 - 2022 |
| Research Advisor, Socially Determined: Moving from Critical Care to Population Health in Mississippi Communities Advised: Shawn Rossi | 2021 - 2021 |
| Research Advisor, Stakeholder Perceptions of the Mississippi High School Nurse Mentorship Academy Regarding the Completion of the National Nurse Aide Assessment Program Evaluation Advised: Robin Thompson | 2021 - 2021 |
| Research Advisor, Exploring Barriers of Consultative Telederm Among Primary Care Providers in Rural Mississippi Advised: Karen Dowling | 2019 - 2020 |
| Research Advisor, The Effectiveness of Radiology Report Error Proofreading using a Speech Recognition System Advised: Richard Martinez | 2019 - 2020 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, The Effectiveness of Radiology Report Error Proofreading using a Speech Recognition System Advised: Richard Martinez | 2019 - 2020 |
| Master's Thesis Committee Member, MRI Safety: Improving Patient Safety by Improving MRI Safety Education Advised: Josh Lee | 2019 - 2019 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, An Investigation of the Academic Advising Profess in Occupational and Physical Therapy Programs: Faculty Perspectives Advised: Robin Parish | 2018 - 2019 |
| Research Advisor, An Investigation of the Academic Advising Profess in Occupational and Physical Therapy Programs: Faculty Perspectives Advised: Robin Parish | 2018 - 2019 |
| Research Advisor, Perceptions of Telehealth Use by Occupational Therapists in Mississippi Advised: Jay Hudnall | 2018 - 2018 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Investigation of Perceived Barriers and Facilitators to Lean Improvement Efforts Among Improvement Specialists in an Academic Medical Center Advised: Susan Chim | 2017 - 2018 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Investigating the Relationship between Hospital Administrators and Physicians Advised: Jason Coleman | 2017 - 2018 |