William A. Undie, Ed.D., M.B.A.
School of Health Professions, Division of Chief Academic Officer
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Professor, School of Health Professions, Education & Training, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Program Director, School of Health Professions, Education & Training, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 1999 | Clark Atlanta University, Atlanta, Georgia, US, Ed.D in Administrative Leadership and Supervision |
| 1986 | Texas A & M University, Corpus Christi, Texas, US, M.S. in Education |
| 1985 | Texas A & M University, Corpus Christi, Texas, US, MBA in Management and Finance |
| 1982 | Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan, US, BS in Criminology |
Postgraduate Training
| 1993-1994 | Certificate, Radiotherapy, Grady Memorial Hospital, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 1991-1993 | A.Msc. Certificate, Medical Imaging, Emory University, Atlanta, Georgia |
Licenses & Certifications
| 1994 | American Registry of Radiology |
| 1993 | American Registry of Radiology |
Experience & Service
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Associate Dean for Academic Affairs, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2022 - Present
Other Professional Positions
Co-Chair, Associated Sciences Consortium Radiological Society of North America, Chicago, IL, 2016 - 2018
Member, Lone Star College Program Advisory Committee, The Woodlands, TX, 2012 - Present
Chair, AEIRS-Educator’s Workforce Committee, Chicago, IL, 2004 - 2008
Chair, Emory University Medical Imaging Mentorship Program, Atlanta, GA, 2003 - 2010
Chair, Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiological Sciences (AEIRS), Honors Committee, Chicago, IL, 2002 - 2004
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Chair, Diagnostic Imaging Program Advisory and Curriculum Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - Present
Member, MD Anderson Historical Resources Committee (HRC), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - Present
Member, MD Anderson Faculty Career Track Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019 - Present
Chair, Radiologic Sciences Scholastic Tournament Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - Present
Co-Chair, SHP Shared Governance Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - Present
Member, Endoscopy Educational Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - Present
Member, Alumni Association Board of Directors, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - Present
Member, MSRS Program Thesis Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - Present
Member, SACSCOC -Steering Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - Present
Member, MR-LINAC Radiation Oncology Education Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - Present
Member, Quality Enhancement Program (QEP) Steering Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - Present
Chair, Masters in Radiology Sciences Admissions Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - 2019
Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - 2017
Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Disparities, Diversity & Advocacy (DDA) program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - 2017
Chair, Faculty Search Committee, Graduate Program in Radiologic Sciences, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - 2017
Member, Faculty Search Committee, Cytogenetic Technology Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - 2016
Chair, Diagnostic Imaging Program Admissions Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2015 - 2019
Member, MD Anderson Alumni and Faculty Association, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - Present
Chair, Admissions Committee, Diagnostic Imaging Program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2011 - Present
Member, Trainee Excellence Award program, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2011 - 2018
Member, SHP Academic Standards Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2010 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2004 | Educator of the Year, Strathmore’s Professional Society Who Is Who Award |
| 1999 | Faculty Teaching Portfolio Mentor, Emory University |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2020. Lesson Learned: Strategies For Developing Distant Education. Conference. Lesson Learned: Strategies For Developing Distant Education. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Preceptor and Clinical Instructors Workshop: CMS Value Based Purchasing. Conference. Preceptor and Clinical Instructors Workshop: CMS Value Based Purchasing. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Preceptor and Clinical Instructors Workshop:Imaging Techniques: Accommodating Challenging Body Habitus. Conference. Preceptor and Clinical Instructors Workshop:Imaging Techniques: Accommodating Challenging Body Habitus. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Educational Pathways: Advance Programs in Radiologic Sciences. Conference. Educational Pathways: Advance Programs in Radiologic Sciences. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Preceptor and Clinical Instructors Workshop: Learning Styles and Generational Differences: Do They Matter?. Conference. Preceptor and Clinical Instructors Workshop: Learning Styles and Generational Differences: Do They Matter?. Houston, TX, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2017. Educational Pathways. Conference. Educational Pathways. The Woodlands, TX, US.
- 2012. Workforce Shortage; Motivating Students in the Clinical Setting. Conference. Workforce Shortage; Motivating Students in the Clinical Setting. Austin, TX, US.
- 2008. The Role of an Instructor in Clinical Education. Conference. The Role of an Instructor in Clinical Education. Atlanta, GA, US.
- 2006. Radiographic Image Critique Process. Conference. Radiographic Image Critique Process. Atlanta, GA, US.
- 2005. Those who can do, Those who can do better. Conference. Those who can do, Those who can do better. Atlanta, GA, US.
- 2004. Effective Work Teams. Conference. Effective Work Teams. Atlanta, GA, US.
- 2002. The Role of an Instructor in Clinical Education,. Conference. The Role of an Instructor in Clinical Education,. Atlanta, GA, US.
- 2002. Are you Culturally Competent?. Conference. Are you Culturally Competent?. August, GA, US.
- 2001. Effective Strategies in Working with Imaging Students. Conference. Effective Strategies in Working with Imaging Students. Atlanta, GA, US.
- 2001. The Role of the Instructor in Clinical Education. Conference. The Role of the Instructor in Clinical Education. Atlanta, GA, US.
- 2001. How effective Are You As An Instructor?. Conference. How effective Are You As An Instructor?. Atlanta, GA, US.
- 2001. How Culturally Competent Are You?. Conference. How Culturally Competent Are You?. Atlanta, GA, US.
- 2000. Cultural Diversity. Conference. Cultural Diversity. Atlanta, GA, US.
- 2000. Multiculturalism in Health care: Implication for Radiologic Technologist. Conference. Multiculturalism in Health care: Implication for Radiologic Technologist. Albany, GA, US.
- 1999. Esophageal Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment". Conference. Esophageal Cancer: Diagnosis and Treatment". Atlanta, GA, US.
- 1998. The effectiveness of clinical supervision skills. Conference. The effectiveness of clinical supervision skills. Atlanta, GA, US.
- 1998. Radiographic Pathology of Chest. Conference. Radiographic Pathology of Chest. Atlanta, GA, US.
- 1994. Palliation of Esophageal Carcinoma. Conference. Palliation of Esophageal Carcinoma. Atlanta, GA, US.
National Presentations
- 2025. Enhancing Workforce Stability in Medical Imaging Services: The Impact of the STARS Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Poster. Higher EDge 2025. Austin, Texas, US.
- 2025. Bridging Academia and Clinical Practice: A Model for Allied Health Workforce Development at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Invited. Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions. Indianapolis, IN, US.
- 2025. Bridging Academia and Clinical Practice: A Model for Allied Health Workforce Development at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Invited. Vizient Imaging Symposium. Dallas, TX, US.
- 2025. Enhancing Workforce Stability in Medical Imaging Services: The Impact of the STARS Program at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Invited. The Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS) Conference. Allen, TX, US.
- 2024. Preconference Workshop: Empowering Midlevel Faculty: A Leadership Development. Conference. The Association of Schools Advancing Health Professions (ASAHP) Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA, US.
- 2024. The Hidden Gem: Oncologic Careers in Imaging and Laboratory Medicine at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Conference. Texas Association of Black Personnel in Higher Education (TAPHE) Annual Meeting. Frisco, TX, US.
- 2023. BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE WORKFORCE: THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER PARTNERSHIP EXPERIENCE. Conference. BUILDING A SUSTAINABLE WORKFORCE: THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS MD ANDERSON CANCER CENTER PARTNERSHIP EXPERIENCE. Ft. Lauderdale, FL, US.
- 2021. A model of Clinical Education Alliance in Radiologic Sciences. Conference. NRTW. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. A Reality Check on the Continuing Collision of Health, Technology and Design. Conference. RSNA. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2019. A Reality Check on the Continuing Collision of Health, Technology and Design. Conference. Associated Sciences Consortium. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2018. Topic: A Reality Check on the Continuing Collision of Health, Technology and Design. Conference. Healthcare Design and Expose Conference. Phoenix, AZ, US.
- 2017. Planning Effective and Efficient Imaging Services. Conference. Associated Sciences Consortium. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2014. Practical, Evidence-Based methods that maximize radiation dose reduction- A case study approach in CT and Diagnostic. Conference. Associated Sciences Consortium. Chicago, IL, US.
- 2013. Are we heading into an Educator Workforce Shortage Tsunami?; Motivating Students in the Clinical Environment using the Path–Goal leadership model. Conference. Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Sciences (ACERT). Las Vegas, NV, US.
- 2009. Network Radiographic demonstration of chest Pathologies,. Conference. Georgia Infection Control Network Annual Meeting. Callaway Gardens- Pine Mountain, GA, US.
- 2009. Are we heading into an Educator Workforce Shortage Tsunami?. Conference. Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences (AEIRS). Albuquerque, NM, US.
- 2007. Radiographic demonstration of chest Pathologies,. Conference. Radiographic demonstration of chest Pathologies,. Savannah, GA, US.
- 2003. Radiographic demonstration of chest Pathologies. Conference. Annual Meeting. Atlanta, GA, US.
International Presentations
- 2017. Quality Assurance in Diagnostic Radiology. Conference. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA):. Washington, US.
Formal Peers
- 2011. Graduation Speech. Invited. Atlanta, GA, US.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2022 - 2022 |
| Title: | Governor's Emergency Education Relief (GEER) Fund |
| Funding Source: | Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board |
| Role: | PI |
| ID: | 2020-GE-84425C |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Undie WA. Bridging Academia and Clinical Practice: MD Anderson Cancer Center’s Model for Allied Health Workforce Development. LINK- AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management, 2026. e-Pub 2026.
- Undie WA, Miller, D, Benamar, A, Hu, P, Bodurka,D, Krumwiede, K, Tannir, H. Partnering Academic and Clinical Operations to Build a Sustainable Allied Health Workforce: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Experience. Journal of allied health 54(2):199e-204e, 2025.
- Adalikwu, Undie C, WA. A case analysis of the origin of organizational capabilities: Amgen Corporations Innovation Capabilities, 2011. e-Pub 2011.
- Undie WA, Passmore, G. An Empirical study of Educator workforce shortage in radiologic sciences. Radiologic Science and Education(spring, 2010), 2010. e-Pub 2010.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified September 18, 2026