Jamie S. Baker, Ph.D., M.Ed., B.S., CMD
School of Health Professions, Division of Chief Academic Officer
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Professor, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Associate Program Director, Graduate Medical Dosimetry Program, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2015 | University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, US, PhD in Higher Education Administration |
| 2009 | University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, US, MEd in Curriculum and Instruction |
| 2004 | University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Sciences, Houston, Texas, US, BS in Medical Dosimetry |
| 1999 | Lamar University, Beaumont, Texas, US, BS in Biology |
Postgraduate Training
| 2020-2020 | RayStation, Advanced RayStation Planning Training, RaySearch Laboratories, New York City, New York |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2005 | Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Associate Professor, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2020 - 2026
Associate Program Director, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2019 - 2026
Assistant Professor, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2014 - 2020
Education Coordinator, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2009 - 2019
Instructor, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2009 - 2014
Other Professional Positions
Radiation Dosimeter Liaison, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2009 - Present
Medical Dosimetrist, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2004 - 2009
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, School of Health Professions Student Research Symposium Planning Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2024 - Present
Chair - Curriculum Subcommittee, School of Health Professions Academic Advisory Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2024 - 2027
Committee Member, School of Health Professions Educational Technology Advisory Committee (ETAC), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2024 - 2027
Co-Team Lead, SHP Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP) IDCS Team, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - 2024
Curriculum Subcommittee Member, School of Health Professions Academic Advisory Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - 2024
Policy and Procedures Subcommittee Member, School of Health Professions Academic Advisory Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - 2023
Committee Member, School of Health Professions Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) Assessment Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - 2027
Co-Chair, Medical Dosimetry Program Admissions Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - Present
Committee Member, School of Health Professions QEP 2021 Steering Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - 2024
Committee Member, School of Health Professions Shared Governance Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - 2022
Taskforce Member, Timeliness of Grading Feedback Policy Taskforce, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - 2017
Committee Member, Master of Science in Radiologic Sciences Program Admissions Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2017 - 2019
Application Review, School of Health Professions, King/CURE Foundation Summer Experience, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - Present
Application Review, School of Health Professions Scholarship Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - Present
Abstract and Poster Judge, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Trainee Research Day, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014
Co-Chair, Interdisciplinary Case Conference Subcommittee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2013 - 2017
Committee Member, Interdisciplinary Case Conference Subcommittee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2010 - 2013
Committee Member, Medical Dosimetry Program Curriculum and Advisory Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2009 - Present
Committee Member, Medical Dosimetry Program Admissions Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2009 - 2020
Assessment Subcommittee, SACS Quality Enhancement Plan, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2008 - Present
Committee Member, Pinnacle 810 Testing Taskgroup, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2008 - 2009
Committee Member, Diamond Testing Taskgroup, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2008 - 2009
Committee Member, Mosaiq eChart Taskgroup, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2007 - 2009
Honors & Awards
| 2025 | President's Award for Excellence in Chapter Activities, Alpha Eta Society - National Scholastic Honor Society for Allied Health Professions |
| 2025 | American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD) Outstanding Achievement Award, American Association of Medical Dosimetrists (AAMD) |
| 2021 | Faculty Educator of the 3rd Quarter, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2015 | Faculty Educator of the Month, November, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2013 | University of Phoenix Presidential Scholarship, University of Phoenix |
| 2013 | University of Phoenix Alumni Scholarship, University of Phoenix |
| 2012 - 2013 | Co-recipient: Innovator of the Year, Association of Educators in Imaging and Radiologic Sciences, Inc (AEIRS)/Elsevier |
| 2011 - 2012 | Outstanding Educator of the Year, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions |
| 2011 - 2012 | Teaching with Sakai Innovation Award, Jasig/Sakai |
| 2006 - 2007 | Medical Dosimetry Clinical Instructor of the Year, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center School of Health Professions |
| 2004 | MED-TEC student writing competition, American Association of Medical Dosimetrists |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2025. Lights, Camera, Action: Creating a Patient Encounter Video Library for Radiation Oncology Student Education. Conference. Texas Educator’s Academies Collaborative for Health Professions - Southeast (TEACH-S) Educational Symposium. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2021. Best Practices for Clinical Education: Perspectives from Medical Dosimetry Graduates and Implications for Virtual Education due to COVID-19. Conference. Best Practices for Clinical Education: Perspectives from Medical Dosimetry Graduates and Implications for Virtual Education due to COVID-19. Houston, TX, US.
- 2019. Best Practices for Clinical Education Based on Perspectives of Medical Dosimetry Graduates. Conference. Best Practices for Clinical Education Based on Perspectives of Medical Dosimetry Graduates. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. It’s Not the Lottery: Best Practices for Allied Health Student Selection. Conference. It’s Not the Lottery: Best Practices for Allied Health Student Selection. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. It’s Not the Lottery: Best Practices for Medical Dosimetry Student Selection. Conference. It’s Not the Lottery: Best Practices for Medical Dosimetry Student Selection. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. Six Savvy Strategies for Using Student Response Systems in Allied Health Education. Conference. Six Savvy Strategies for Using Student Response Systems in Allied Health Education. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Improving Students' Critical Thinking Skills: A Multi-faceted Approach. Conference. Improving Students' Critical Thinking Skills: A Multi-faceted Approach. Houston, TX, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2023. Moderator: Panel Discussion by Health Professional Organizations. Conference. Moderator: Panel Discussion by Health Professional Organizations. Virtual Conference, US.
- 2022. Medical Dosimetry Virtual Clinical Education: Mentors’ Perspectives. Conference. Medical Dosimetry Virtual Clinical Education: Mentors’ Perspectives. Round Rock, TX, US.
- 2018. Generational Differences: How to Optimize Allied Health Teaching Practices for All Learning Styles. Conference. Generational Differences: How to Optimize Allied Health Teaching Practices for All Learning Styles. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2015. CSI: Case Study for Investigation, Interdisciplinary Learning in the Virtual Clinic. Conference. CSI: Case Study for Investigation, Interdisciplinary Learning in the Virtual Clinic. Fort Worth, TX, US.
- 2015. What Would You Do? Using a Student Response System to Integrate Enhanced Ethical Decision Making into Healthcare Educational Curriculum. Conference. What Would You Do? Using a Student Response System to Integrate Enhanced Ethical Decision Making into Healthcare Educational Curriculum. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2013. Professional Peer Review: It’s Not Personal; Using Instructional Technology to Teach Medical Dosimetry Students to Give and Receive Constructive Criticism in a Clinical Environment. Conference. Professional Peer Review: It’s Not Personal; Using Instructional Technology to Teach Medical Dosimetry Students to Give and Receive Constructive Criticism in a Clinical Environment. San Marcos, TX, US.
- 2012. CSI – Case Study Investigation: Interdisciplinary Learning in the Virtual Clinic. Conference. CSI – Case Study Investigation: Interdisciplinary Learning in the Virtual Clinic. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2012. RadSkills: Interprofessional Learning in Radiation Oncology. Collaborative Teaching Involving Didactic, Laboratory, and Professional Curriculum in a Medical Dosimetry Program. Conference. RadSkills: Interprofessional Learning in Radiation Oncology. Collaborative Teaching Involving Didactic, Laboratory, and Professional Curriculum in a Medical Dosimetry Program. San Antonio, TX, US.
National Presentations
- 2026. Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Report - AAMD 51st Annual Meeting Update. Invited. Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Report - AAMD 51st Annual Meeting Update. Orlando, Florida, US.
- 2025. Lights, Camera, Action: Creating a Patient Encounter Video Library for Medical Dosimetry Student Education. Conference. Lights, Camera, Action: Creating a Patient Encounter Video Library for Medical Dosimetry Student Education. Las Vegas, NV, US.
- 2025. Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Report - AAMD 50th Annual Meeting Update. Invited. Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Report - AAMD 50th Annual Meeting Update. Las Vegas, NV, US.
- 2025. The Future of Medical Dosimetry – The Next 50 Years. Conference. The Future of Medical Dosimetry – The Next 50 Years. Las Vegas, NV, US.
- 2023. Medical Dosimetry Virtual Clinical Education: Mentors' Perspectives. Conference. Medical Dosimetry Virtual Clinical Education: Mentors' Perspectives. Fort Lauderdale, FL, US.
- 2023. Medical Dosimetry Virtual Clinical Education: Mentors’ Perspectives. Conference. Medical Dosimetry Virtual Clinical Education: Mentors’ Perspectives. Madison, WI, US.
- 2023. Medical Dosimetry Virtual Clinical Education: Mentors’ Perspectives. Conference. Medical Dosimetry Virtual Clinical Education: Mentors’ Perspectives. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2023. Innovation in Virtual Clinical Education For Medical Dosimetry Students. Conference. Innovation in Virtual Clinical Education For Medical Dosimetry Students. Virtual, US.
- 2022. Medical Dosimetry Clinical Education – 360 Degrees of Discussion. Conference. Medical Dosimetry Clinical Education – 360 Degrees of Discussion. Webinar, US.
- 2021. Medical Dosimetry Students’ Perceptions Concerning the Effectiveness of Their Educational Programs’ COVID-19 Responses. Conference. Medical Dosimetry Students’ Perceptions Concerning the Effectiveness of Their Educational Programs’ COVID-19 Responses. Virtual Conference (due to COVID-19), US.
- 2021. The Impact of COVID-19 on Medical Dosimetry Education: Students’ Perception on the Effectiveness of Program’s Immediate Response. Conference. The Impact of COVID-19 on Medical Dosimetry Education: Students’ Perception on the Effectiveness of Program’s Immediate Response. Virtual Conference (due to COVID-19), US.
- 2020. Best Practices for Clinical Education Based on Perspectives of Medical Dosimetry Graduates. Conference. Best Practices for Clinical Education Based on Perspectives of Medical Dosimetry Graduates. Virtual Conference (due to COVID-19), US.
- 2019. Best Practices for Clinical Education Based on Perspectives of Medical Dosimetry Graduates. Conference. Best Practices for Clinical Education Based on Perspectives of Medical Dosimetry Graduates. Charleston, SC, US.
- 2019. Best Practices for Clinical Education Based on Perspectives of Medical Dosimetry Graduates. Conference. Best Practices for Clinical Education Based on Perspectives of Medical Dosimetry Graduates. Anaheim, CA, US.
- 2018. Generational Differences: How to Optimize Allied Health Teaching Practices for All Learning Styles. Conference. Generational Differences: How to Optimize Allied Health Teaching Practices for All Learning Styles. St. Petersburg, FL, US.
- 2018. Generational Differences: How to Optimize Medical Dosimetry Teaching Practices for All Learning Styles. Conference. Generational Differences: How to Optimize Medical Dosimetry Teaching Practices for All Learning Styles. Austin, TX, US.
- 2017. Medical Dosimetrist: A Career Path. Conference. Medical Dosimetrist: A Career Path. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Medical Dosimetrist: Clinical Practitioner and Radiation Sharpshooter - Trained to Hit a Moving Target. Conference. Medical Dosimetrist: Clinical Practitioner and Radiation Sharpshooter - Trained to Hit a Moving Target. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Six Savvy Strategies for Using Student Response Systems in Medical Dosimetry Education. Conference. Six Savvy Strategies for Using Student Response Systems in Medical Dosimetry Education. Indianapolis, IN, US.
- 2016. Six Savvy Strategies for Using Student Response Systems in Allied Health Education. Conference. Six Savvy Strategies for Using Student Response Systems in Allied Health Education. Las Vegas, NV, US.
- 2016. Medical Dosimetrist: Clinical Practitioner and Radiation Sharpshooter – Trained to Hit a Moving Target. Conference. Medical Dosimetrist: Clinical Practitioner and Radiation Sharpshooter – Trained to Hit a Moving Target. Houston, TX, US.
- 2016. It’s Not the Lottery: Best Practices for Medical Dosimetry Student Selection. Conference. It’s Not the Lottery: Best Practices for Medical Dosimetry Student Selection. Atlanta, GA, US.
- 2015. iThink: A Path to Enhance Students’ Critical Thinking Skills in Medical Dosimetry. Conference. iThink: A Path to Enhance Students’ Critical Thinking Skills in Medical Dosimetry. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2015. Improving Students’ Critical Thinking Skills: A Multi-Faceted Approach. Conference. Improving Students’ Critical Thinking Skills: A Multi-Faceted Approach. Orlando, FL, US.
- 2015. Medical Dosimetrist: Clinical Practitioner and Radiation Sharpshooter – Trained to Hit a Moving Target. Conference. Medical Dosimetrist: Clinical Practitioner and Radiation Sharpshooter – Trained to Hit a Moving Target. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. It’s Not Personal: Instructing Students to Give/Receive Constructive Criticism. Conference. It’s Not Personal: Instructing Students to Give/Receive Constructive Criticism. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2015. What Would You Do? Using a Student Response System to Integrate Enhanced Ethical Decision Making into Healthcare Educational Curriculum. Conference. What Would You Do? Using a Student Response System to Integrate Enhanced Ethical Decision Making into Healthcare Educational Curriculum. New Orleans, LA, US.
- 2015. Improving Students’ Critical Thinking Skills: A Multi-Faceted Approach. Conference. Improving Students’ Critical Thinking Skills: A Multi-Faceted Approach. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Medical Dosimetrist: Clinical Practitioner and Radiation Sharpshooter – Trained to Hit a Moving Target. Conference. Medical Dosimetrist: Clinical Practitioner and Radiation Sharpshooter – Trained to Hit a Moving Target. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. Tech Support: Using Instructional Technology to Support Students’ Critical Thinking Skills. Conference. Tech Support: Using Instructional Technology to Support Students’ Critical Thinking Skills. New York City, NY, US.
- 2014. Professional Peer Review: It’s Not Personal; Using Instructional Technology to Teach Medical Dosimetry Students to Give and Receive Constructive Criticism in a Clinical Environment. Conference. Professional Peer Review: It’s Not Personal; Using Instructional Technology to Teach Medical Dosimetry Students to Give and Receive Constructive Criticism in a Clinical Environment. Seattle, WA, US.
- 2014. iThink: A Path to Enhance Students’ Critical Thinking Skills in Medical Dosimetry. Conference. iThink: A Path to Enhance Students’ Critical Thinking Skills in Medical Dosimetry. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. CSI – Case Study Investigation: Interdisciplinary Learning in the Virtual Clinic. Conference. CSI – Case Study Investigation: Interdisciplinary Learning in the Virtual Clinic. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. CSI – Case Study Investigation: Interdisciplinary Learning in the Virtual Clinic. Conference. CSI – Case Study Investigation: Interdisciplinary Learning in the Virtual Clinic. Salt Lake, UT, US.
- 2013. RadSkills: Interprofessional Learning in Radiation Oncology. Collaborative Teaching Involving Didactic, Laboratory, and Professional Curriculum in a Medical Dosimetry Program. Conference. RadSkills: Interprofessional Learning in Radiation Oncology. Collaborative Teaching Involving Didactic, Laboratory, and Professional Curriculum in a Medical Dosimetry Program. Houston, TX, US.
- 2013. Medical Dosimetrist: Clinical Practitioner and Radiation Sharpshooter – Trained to Hit a Moving Target. Conference. Medical Dosimetrist: Clinical Practitioner and Radiation Sharpshooter – Trained to Hit a Moving Target. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. CSI – Case Study Investigation, Interdisciplinary Learning in the Virtual Clinic. Conference. CSI – Case Study Investigation, Interdisciplinary Learning in the Virtual Clinic. Atlanta, GA, US.
- 2012. Medical Dosimetry: What Exactly Is This? Challenges and Solutions in Medicine in the 21st Century. Conference. Medical Dosimetry: What Exactly Is This? Challenges and Solutions in Medicine in the 21st Century. Houston, TX, US.
- 2012. Presentation Skills for the Dosimetrist: How to Polish Your Professionalism. Conference. Presentation Skills for the Dosimetrist: How to Polish Your Professionalism. Atlanta, GA, US.
International Presentations
- 2025. Lights, Camera, Action: Creating a Patient Encounter Video Library for Radiation Oncology Student Education. Conference. International Technology, Education, and Development Conference (INTED). Valencia, ES.
- 2025. CSI: Case Study Investigation – Interdisciplinary Learning in the Virtual Clinic. Conference. International Technology, Education, and Development Conference (INTED). Valencia, ES.
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Baker JS. ONC-Call: A Hands-On Workshop of Emergent Spine Radiation Therapy for Multidisciplinary Trainees. J Canc Educ, 2026. e-Pub 2026. PMID: 42053860.
- Baker JS. Novel Pencil-Beam Scanning Proton Lattice Radiation Therapy for the Treatment of Bulky Liver Cancer: Dosimetric Comparison with VMAT-Lattice Radiotherapy. Frontiers in Oncology 15, 2026. e-Pub 2026.
- Baker, J & Dehghanpour J, M. Medical Dosimetry Virtual Clinical Education: Mentors' Perspectives. Medical Dosimetry 48(2):98-104, 2023. e-Pub 2023. PMID: 36804798.
- Dehghanpour, M & Baker M, J. The Impact of COVID-19 on Medical Dosimetry Education: Students’ Perception on the Effectiveness of Program's Immediate Response. Medical Dosimetry 47(2):123-128, 2022. e-Pub 2022. PMID: 34963567.
- Dehghanpour, M & Baker M, J. Best Clinical Education Practices Based on Perspectives of Medical Dosimetry Graduates. Radiologic Science & Education 25(2):5-13, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
- Tinoco M, Waga E, Tran K, Vo H, Baker J, Hunter R, Peterson C, Taku N, Court L. RapidPlan development of VMAT plans for cervical cancer patients in low- and middle-income countries. Med Dosim 45(2), 2020. e-Pub 2020. PMID: 31740042.
- Baker J, Tucker D, Raynes E, Aitken F, Allen P. Relationship between student selection criteria and learner success for medical dosimetry students. Med Dosim 41(1):75-79, 2016. e-Pub 2016. PMID: 26553474.
- Dabaja, B, Wang, Z, Stoval, M, Baker, J, Smith, S, Khan, M, Ballas, L, Salehpour &, M. Involved field radiation for Hodgkin’s lymphoma: The actual dose to breasts in close proximity. Medical Dosimetry 37(4):374-382, 2012. e-Pub 2012. PMID: 22513213.
- McCurdy M, McAleer MF, Wei W, Ezhil M, Johnson V, Khan M, Baker J, Luo D, Ajani J, Guerrero T. Induction and concurrent taxanes enhance both the pulmonary metabolic radiation response and the radiation pneumonitis response in patients with esophagus cancer. Int J Radiat Oncol Biol Phys 76(3):816-823, 2010. e-Pub 2010. PMID: 19525073.
- Kantor, M, Balter, P, Choi, B, Baker, J & Starkschall J, G. SU‐GG‐T‐391: Collection and Development of Relational Organization of Radiation Treatment Plan Data From a Commercial Radiation Treatment Planning System. Medical Physics 35(6):2814-2815, 2008. e-Pub 2008.
Abstracts
- Corbett, R, Mergler, M, Avila, A, Baker, J, Castillo, P, Lee, B, Vedam &, S. MR-Linac collimator size limitation and impact on the treatment of GYN patients. Medical Dosimetry, 2020. e-Pub 2020.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified September 02, 2026