Zack T. Gray
Assistant Professor
Department:
SHR-Radiologic Science Program
Email:
zgray@umc.edu
Work Phone:
(601) 984-6367
Biography
Zack Gray received the Bachelor of Science in Radiologic Sciences degree from the School of Health Related Professions (SHRP) in May 2017; the following year he received his Master's degree and Certification in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). He received an additional certification in Computed Tomography (CT) shortly after. He started as an assistant professor for the Radiologic Sciences program in July 2019. he is currently enrolled in the Doctorate of Education program at the University of Mississippi with a tentative graduation date in May of 2024.
Education
| University of Mississippi, EdD, Higher Education | 2024 |
| Univeristy Of Mississippi Medical Center, MS, Magnetic Resonance Imaging | 2018 |
| Univeristy of Mississippi Medical Center, BS, Radiologic Sciences | 2017 |
Specialty Certification Licensure
| Certification, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | 05/2018 - Present |
| Certification, Computed Tomography, American Registry of Radiologic Technologists | 12/2018 - Present |
| Licensure, Medical Radiation Technologist, Mississippi State Board of Health | 05/2017 - Present |
| Certification, Radiologic Technologist, The American Registry of Radiologic Technologist | 05/2017 - Present |
Current Positions
| Assistant Professor, School of Health Related Professions, Department of Radiology | 07/2019 - Present |
| The University of Mississippi Medical Center Jackson, Mississippi 39216 | |
Publications
Journal Article | |
| 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: Pancreatic Neuroendocrine Tumor Localization and Treatment Radiologic Technology, Radiologic Technology, 93(5). | 2022 |
| Beam AS, Ketchum JM, Wilson A, Scoles C, Celestine I, Phillips L, Patrick T, Gray Z, Safety Resources and Processes in MR Imaging Departments. Radiologic technology, 2019 Jan;90(3):225-236 | 2019 |
Abstracts | |
| Snell, J., Gray, Z, Ronningen-Mekonis, K., Reulet, B. Sterile Processing Department Efficacy: The Impact of Training on Reducing Instrumentation Defects in the Operating Room. 28th Annual SHRP Research Day. | 2024 |
| Franklin, E., Bagwell, J., Colson, S., Gray, Z., Reulet, B. Fostering Teaching Self-Efficacy in Allied Health Faculty through Faculty Development 28th Annual SHRP Research Day | 2024 |
| 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 |
| 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 | 2018 |
Dissertation | |
| Gray Z The Effects of Technology-Enhanced Learning on Radiologic Sciences Student Engagement | 2024 |
Presentations
| Regional Invited Seminars/Lectures, Factors Affecting Image Quality, Alabama Society of Radiologic Technologists | 04/2021 |
Honors, Awards, and Recognition
| The Academy of Excellence in Education, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2023 |
| Norman C. Nelson Order of Teaching Excellence Inductee, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2023 |
| Phi Kappa Phi Society, Phi Kappa Phi Society | 2022 |
| 2019 Radiologic Technology Distinguished Author Award, American Society of Radiologic Technologists | 2020 |
| Benton Clay Gordon Award, University of Mississippi Medical Center | 2017 |
| Student Technologist of the Year Award, Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists | 2016 |
| Alpha Eta Society, Alpha Eta | 2016 |
Professional Membership and Service
| American Society of Radiologic Technologists, Member | 2018 - Present |
| Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologist, Officer, Other Officer | 2017 - Present |
| Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologist (Central District), Officer-President | 2017 - Present |
| Alpha Eta Society, Member | 2016 - Present |
Committee Service
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-MULTICULTURAL, Member | 2023 - Present |
| ASRT Committee on R.T. Advocacy Region 7 Subcommittee, Member | 2022 - 2023 |
| Vice President, Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists (MSRT) | 2021 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-ADMISSIONS, Chair | 2021 - Present |
| MEDICAL CENTER-SACS LEADERSHIP, Member | 2021 - Present |
| Central District President, Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists | 2020 - 2023 |
| Legislative, Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists (MSRT), Co-Chair | 2019 - Present |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-PRE-PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT, Member | 2019 - 2023 |
| SCHOOL OF HEALTH RELATED PROFESSIONS-FACULTY DEVELOPMENT, Member | 2019 - Present |
| Rules/Bylaws Committee Chair, Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists, Chair | 2018 - 2019 |
| Central District Vice-President, Mississippi Society of Radiologic Technologists, Vice President | 2017 - 2018 |
Community Service
| Sanderson Farms Golf Championship, Volunteer | 10/2023 - Present |
| Ronald McDonald House, Prepared meal | 06/2023 - Present |
| Sanderson Farms Golf Championship, Volunteer | 09/2022 - Present |
| Ronald McDonald House, Prepared meal | 06/2022 - Present |
| Ronald McDonald House, Prepared a meal (x2) | 07/2021 - 08/2021 |
| We Will Go, Donated | 06/2021 - 07/2021 |
| American Heart Association, Team Leader | 09/2020 - 11/2020 |
| American Heart Association, Team Leader | 09/2019 - 11/2020 |
Other Service
| ASRT Scanner Editorial Advisory Panel | 07/2022 - 07/2023 |
Teaching Experience
| RAD 424, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Principles of Computed Tomography | Spring 2024 - 2024 |
| RAD 436, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Radiographic Pathology | Summer 2024 |
| RAD 448, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Radiographic Procedure IV | Spring 2024 |
| RAD 348, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Radiographic Procedure II | Spring 2024 |
| RAD 348, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Radiographic Procedure II | Spring 2023 - 2023 |
| RAD 420, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Image Evaluation and Critique | Fall 2023 - 2023 |
| RAD 406, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Radiographic Procedures III | Fall 2023 - 2023 |
| RAD 306, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Radiographic Procedure I | Fall 2023 - 2023 |
| RAD 436, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Radiographic Pathology | Summer 2023 - 2023 |
| RAD 424, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Principles of Computed Tomography | Spring 2023 - 2023 |
| RAD 448, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Radiographic Procedure IV | Spring 2023 - 2023 |
| RAD 306, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Radiographic Procedure I | Fall 2022 - 2022 |
| RAD 406, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Radiographic Procedures III | Fall 2022 - 2022 |
| RAD 478, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Computed Tomography Applications and Sectional Imaging | Fall 2022 - 2022 |
| RAD 436, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Radiographic Pathology | Summer 2022 - 2022 |
| RAD 424, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Principles of Computed Tomography | Spring 2022 - 2022 |
| RAD348, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Radiographic Procedure II | Spring 2022 - 2022 |
| RAD 306, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Radiographic Procedure I | Fall 2021 - 2021 |
| RAD 478, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Computed Tomography Applications and Sectional Imaging | Fall 2021 - 2021 |
| RAD 418, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Digital Image Acquisition and Display | Fall 2021 - 2021 |
| RAD 318, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Principles of Image Formation | Spring 2021 - 2020 |
| RAD 436, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Radiographic Pathology | Summer 2021 - 2021 |
| RAD 424, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Principles of Computed Tomography | Spring 2021 - 2021 |
| RAD 418, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Digital Image Acquisition and Display | Spring 2020 - 2020 |
| RAD 424, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Principles of Computed Tomography | Spring 2020 - 2020 |
| RAD 478, SHRP, Course, Course Director, CT Applications and Sectional Imaging | Fall 2020 - 2020 |
| RAD 436, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Radiographic Pathology | Summer 2020 - 2020 |
| RAD 318, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Principles of Image Formation | Fall 2019 |
| RAD 478, SHRP, Course, Course Director, Computed Tomography Applications and Sectional Imaging | Fall 2019 |
Directed Student Learning
| Master's Thesis Committee Member, Sterile Processing Department Efficacy: The Impact of Training on Reducing Instrumentation Defects in the Operating Room. Advised: Jeronda Snell | 2023 - 2024 |