Ottis "Lee" L. Brown
Associate Professor
Department:
SHR-Radiologic Science Program
Email:
obrown@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-6368
Biography
Dr. Lee Brown received the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree from the School of Health Related Professions in May 2013; then in May 2014 received the Certificate of Nuclear Medicine Technology from SHRP. In June 2014, he became an instructor for the Radiologic Sciences program at SHRP. He received his Master of Health Informatics and Information Management degree in August 2016. He was promoted to Assistant Professor in July 2018 and Director of the Radiologic Sciences program in July 2019. Dr. Brown received his Doctor of Health Administration degree in May 2020 and was promoted to Associate Professor in July 2022. He is a Registered Health Information Administrator, a Registered Technologist in Radiography and Nuclear Medicine, and a Certified Nuclear Medicine Technologist.
Education
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, Doctorate, Health Administration | 2020 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, MS, Health Information Management | 2016 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, Post Graduate Certificate, Nuclear Medicine Technology | 2014 |
| University of Mississippi Medical Center, BS, Radiologic Sciences | 2013 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Registered Health Information Administrator, American Health Information Management Association | 07/2016 - 10/2024 |
| Certification, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, Nuclear Medicine Technology Certification Board | 05/2014 - Present |
| Certification, Nuclear Medicine Technologist, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | 05/2014 - Present |
| Licensure, Medical Radiation Technologist, Mississippi State Board of Health | 05/2013 - Present |
| Certification, Radiologic Technologist, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | 05/2013 - Present |
Current Positions
| Director, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Radiologic Sciences | 07/2019 - Present |
| Associate Professor, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Radiologic Sciences | 06/2014 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| 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 |
| Beam AS, Moore KG, Berry SD, Brown L, Smith S, Wilcher A, Bibbs A, Beemon, I An Investigation of MR Imaging Scanner Noise and Its Effect on Technologists Radiologic Technology, 92(6) | 2021 |
Abstracts | |
| Ireland, B. M., Roberts, D. E., Brown, O. L., and Gordy, X. Z. Enhancing the Occupational Safety of Construction Site Workers through Safety and Health Training Volume 28 of SHRP Research Day Abstracts | 2024 |
| Summers, M. S., Brown, O. L., Marinelli, S., & Reulet, B. D. Reducing Reject Films: Improving Image Quality and Patient Safety 27th Annual SHRP Research Day | 2023 |
| 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 |
| Wilkerson, S., Moore, K., & Brown, L. Mammography: A Potential Double Screening Tool University of Mississippi Medical Center's School of Health Related Professions Research Day Abstracts and Programs, Vol. 23 | 2019 |
| West SJ, Edwards K, Syed M, Brown L, Hardwick V, Johnson T, Mason M, Noah A, Williams R A Student Investigation of SIRT in the Treatment of Nonresectable Hepatocellular Carcinoma SHRP's 22nd Annual Research Day | 2017 |
| Sullivan A, Burnett S, Brown L, Moore K Enhancement of Computed Radiography Image Quality through Cassette Erasure: A Proactive Approach. SHRP's 20th Annual Research Day | 2015 |
Dissertation | |
| Brown, OL Transitioning to Digital Classrooms at an Academic Medical Center: An Investigation of the Readiness Level of Faculty and the Experiences and Perceptions of Technology Experts ProQuest LLC, Ann Arbor, MI, 2020 | 2020 |
Presentations
| National and International Invited Seminars/Lectures, Publishing with the ASRT: Mythbuster Edition, American Society of Radiologic Technologists, Reno, NV | 06/2023 |
| Poster Presentation, A Student Investigation of SIRT in the treatment of nonresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, SHRP's 22nd Annual Research Day, Jackson, MS | 04/2017 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Digital Imaging, Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists | 04/2017 |
| Poster Presentation, A student investigation of SIRT in the treatment of nonresectable hepatocellular carcinoma, Southwestern Chapter of SNMMI, Houston, TX | 03/2017 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Digital Imaging, Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists, Jackson, MS | 04/2016 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Digital Imaging, Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists, Jackson, MS | 08/2015 |
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Digital Imaging, Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists, Jackson, MS | 04/2015 |
| Poster Presentation, Enhancement of computed radiography image quality through cassette erasure, SHRP's 20th Annual Research Day, Jackson, MS | 03/2015 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| SHRP Teacher of the Year, School of Health Related Professions | 2024 |
| The Nelson Order, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2024 |
| Regions TEACH Prize Finalist, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2024 |
| 2022 Radiologic Technology Distinguished Author Award, American Society of Radiologic Technologists | 2023 |
| 2021 Radiologic Technology Distinguished Author Award, American Society of Radiologic Technologists | 2022 |
| Academy for Excellence in Education, Inaugural Member, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2022 |
| Marshal of the Class, School of Health Related Professions | 2020 |
| Technologist of the Year, Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists | 2019 |
| Phi Kappa Phi Society, Phi Kappa Phi Society | 2019 |
| The Nelson Order, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2018 |
| Virginia Stansel Tolbert Award, School of Health Related Profession | 2013 |
| Ann Whitfield Fox Award, Radiologic Sciences Department | 2013 |
| Student Technologist of the Year, Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists | 2012 |
| Alpha Eta Society, Alpha Eta | 2012 |
Professional Membership and Service
| Phi Kappa Phi, Member | 2019 - Present |
| Mississippi Society of Nuclear Medicine, Member | 2014 - Present |
| Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, Member | 2013 - Present |
| Alpha Eta Society, Member | 2012 - Present |
| Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists, Member | 2011 - Present |
| American Society of Radiologic Technologists, Member | 2011 - Present |
Committee Service
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS, Chair | 2021 - 2023 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-FACULTY PROMOTION AND TENURE, Member | 2018 - Present |
| MEDICAL CENTER-RADIATION/LASER SAFETY, Member | 2016 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-BEST PRACTICES, Member | 2016 - 2018 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS, Chair | 2015 - 2019 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ALUMNI RELATIONS, Member | 2015 - 2018 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-TECHNOLOGY DEVELOPMENT, Member | 2015 - 2023 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS, Member | 2014 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS, Member | 2014 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS, Member | 2014 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-E-LEARNING, Member | 2014 - 2015 |
Community Service
| MS Children's Hospital - Rad. Sci. Donation Drive, Organizer | 10/2020 - 10/2020 |
Other Service
| Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology, Site visitor | 11/2023 - Present |
| American Society of Radiologic Technologists' Radiologic Technology Journal Editorial Review Board | 08/2022 - Present |
| American Society of Radiologic Technologist's Student to Leadership Development Committee, Committee Member | 07/2022 - 06/2023 |
| American Society of Radiologic Technologists, House of Delegates Representative for Mississippi | 11/2021 - 10/2023 |
| American Society of Radiologic Technologists, "Scanner" Editorial Advisory Panel | 07/2021 - 06/2022 |
| Mississippi Department of Health Medical Radiation Advisory Council, Council Member | 02/2021 - Present |
| Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists, Chairman of the Board | 11/2019 - 10/2022 |
| American Society of Radiologic Technologists Student Leadership Development Program Alumni Committee, Committee Chair | 07/2019 - 06/2020 |
| American Society of Radiologic Technologists | 07/2019 - Present |
| American Society of Radiologic Technologists, Student Leadership Development Program Alumni Committee | 07/2018 - 06/2019 |
| Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists, President | 11/2017 - 10/2019 |
| American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, Nuclear Medicine Item Writer | 08/2017 - 07/2018 |
| American Society of Radiologic Technologists, State Delegate for Mississippi | 11/2016 - 10/2018 |
| Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologist, Vice-President | 11/2016 - 10/2017 |
| American Society of Radiologic Technologists, Committee on Bylaws | 07/2016 - 06/2017 |
| Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists, Vice-President | 11/2015 - 10/2016 |
| Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists, Vice-President | 11/2014 - 10/2015 |
Teaching Experience
| RAD 690, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Research in Imaging Sciences I | Summer 2024 |
| RAD 699, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Research in Imaging Sciences II | Fall 2024 |
| HI 442, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Seminar | Spring 2022 - 2022 |
| RAD 418, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Digital Image Acquisition and Display | Fall 2022 |
| RAD 451- Section 2, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Management Issues in Diagnostic Health Care | Summer 2021 |
| RAD 300, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Concepts of Radiologic Sciences | Fall 2021 |
| RAD 318, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Principles of Image Formation | Fall 2021 |
| RAD 475, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Seminar II | Spring 2020 |
| RAD 472, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Seminar I | Summer 2019 |
| RAD 448, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Radiographic Procedures IV | Spring 2018 - 2022 |
| RAD 348, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Radiographic Procedures II | Spring 2017 - 2021 |
| RAD 406, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Radiographic Procedures III | Fall 2017 - 2021 |
| RAD 436, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Radiographic Pathology | Summer 2016 - 2019 |
| RAD 306, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Radiographic Procedures I | Fall 2016 - 2020 |
| RAD 418, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Digital Image Acquisition and Display | Spring 2015 - 2019 |
Directed Student Learning
| Peer-coder, Leaders' Perceived Value of Leadership Competencies at Healthcare Organizations Participating in Mergers and Acquisitions Advised: Allen Moore | 2024 - 2024 |
| Peer-coder, Evaluating Interprofessional Education and IPE Readiness with Nursing and Health Information Management Students at the University of Louisiana at Lafeyette Advised: Tierney Beebe | 2024 - 2024 |
| Master's Thesis Committee Member, Enhancing the Occupational Safety of Construction Site Workers through Safety and Health Training Advised: Brenden Ireland | 2023 - 2024 |
| Peer coder, Understanding the Impact of Formal Mentorship for Emerging Administrative Leaders in Health Care Advised: Matt Fry | 2022 - 2023 |
| Master's Thesis Committee Member, Reducing Reject Films: Improving Image Quality and Patient Safety Advised: Michael Summers | 2022 - 2023 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Investigating the Perceptions and Experiences of Staff and Executive Leadership Regarding the Transition to a New HER at a Pediatric Cancer Center Hospital Advised: Chris Rosamond | 2021 - 2023 |
| Peer-Coder, Supply Chain Disruptions: Hospital Purchasers Perceptions of COVID-19 Challenges Advised: Brad Tilghman | 2021 - 2022 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Teleworking in the Health Care Industry Due to COVID-19: Employee Satisfaction and Implications Advised: Elizabeth Meiners | 2021 - 2022 |
| Peer-Coder, A Surgical Collaboration Between an Academic Medical Center and a Local, Private, Community-Based Hospital Advised: Jonathan Vaugh | 2020 - 2021 |
| Doctoral Advisory Committee Member, Implementing Co-Curricular Transcripts at an Academic Medical Center Advised: Emily Cole | 2020 - 2021 |