Shaun T Caldwell, EdD, RT (R)(T)
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 Professor, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Assistant Professor, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Assistant Professor, School of Health Professions, Weber State University, Houston, UT
Instructor, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2022 | University of Houston, Houston, Texas, US, Health Science Education, EdD in Educational Leadership in Health Science Education |
| 1999 | Utah State University, Logan, Utah, US, Instructional Design, M.S. in Instructional Technology/Instructional Design |
| 1994 | Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, US, Radiation Therapy Health Services Education, BS in Radiation Therapy |
| 1989 | Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, US, Radiography, Associates of Applied Science |
Postgraduate Training
| 2009-2012 | Doctoral Level Courses, Educational Leadership and Cultural Studies, University of Houston, Houston, Texas |
Licenses & Certifications
| 1993 | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists Radiation Therapy |
| 1992 | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists - Radiography |
Experience & Service
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Program Director, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, Texas, 2000 - Present
Education Director, Radiologic Sciences, Weber State University, Ogden, Utah, 1992 - 2001
Intramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Medical Dosimetry Masters Degree Faculty Hiring Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2025 - Present
Member, Advisory Committee Graduate Program in Medical Dosimetry, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2025 - Present
member, MD Anderson Cancer Center Diversity Council, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - 2023
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
member, APRT iCoP, Canadian Government, 2025 - Present
Member, Multidisciplinary Advanced Practice Educators Group, Canadian based international pracipation, 2025 - Present
Member, APRT Adaptive Planning Curriculum Committee, American Society of Radiologic Technologists, 2024 - Present
Chair, School of Health Professions Student Learning Outcomes and Assessment Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present
member, Academic Policy Council, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present
Member, MD Anderson Cancer Center Faculty Senate Policies Review Taskforce, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present
member, SHP Policies and Procedures Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present
SHP Senator, MD Anderson Cancer Center Faculty Senate, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - Present
Member, SHP Academic Affairs Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - Present
member, Health Care Disparities, Diversity, and Advocacy Admissions Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - Present
member, MD Anderson Cancer Center Diversity Council Gender Spectrum Taskforce, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021 - 2023
Chair, Health Care Disparities, Diversity and Advocacy Curriculum Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - 2020
Chair, Health Care Disparities, Diversity and Advocacy Admissions Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - 2021
Member, School of Health Professions Grade Promotion and Dismissal Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - Present
Chair, School of Health Professions Grade Promotion and Dismissal Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2014 - 2015
Member, School of Health Professions Executive Leadership Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2013 - Present
Chair, Radiation Therapy Outcomes and Assessment Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2011 - Present
Member, School of Health Professions Dean Search Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2011
Member, QEP Advisory Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2010 - Present
Member, Diagnostic Imaging Admissions Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2010 - Present
Member, Diagnostic Imaging Advisory Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2010 - Present
Member, Diagnostic Imaging Curriculum Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2010 - Present
Chair, Health Care Disparities, Diversity and Advocacy Advisory Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2010 - 2021
Member, SACS Quality Enhancement Planning Steering Committee (QEP), The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2008 - Present
Chair, Diagnostic Imaging Curriculum Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2008 - 2010
Chair, Diagnostic Imaging Advisory Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2008 - 2010
Chair, Diagnostic Imaging Admissions Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2008 - 2010
Senator School of Health Professions, MD Anderson Faculty Senate, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2005 - 2009
School of Health Sciences Representative, SACS Standards Compliance Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2003 - 2005
Chair, Radiation Therapy Admissions Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2000 - Present
Chair, Radiation Therapy Curriculum Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2000 - Present
Chair, Radiation Therapy Advisory Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2000 - Present
Member, School of Health Sciences/Professions Curriculum Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2000 - Present
Chair/Member, Faculty Selection Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2000 - Present
Member, School of Health Sciences Strategic Planning Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2000 - 2011
Member, Medical Dosimetry Advisory Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2000 - 2007
Member, Medical Dosimetry Curriculum Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2000 - 2007
Member, Medical Dosimetry Admissions Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2000 - 2005
Member, SACS Standards Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2000 - 2005
Honors & Awards
| 2025 - Present | Sharon Coffee Educator of the Year, Texas Society of Radiologic Technologist |
| 2011 | Diversity Champion, MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2011 | Outstanding Educator of the Year, UT MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2006 | Elekta Radiation Therapy Scholarship Award, American Society of Radiologic Technologists |
| 2002 - 2004 | Outstanding Educator Award, The University of Texas M.D. Anderson Cancer Center |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
National Presentations
- 2025. Strategies for Charting a New Course in Radiation Therapy. Invited. ASRT- RTC in conjunction with ASTRO. San Francisco, CA, US.
- 2023. Developing The Advanced Radiation Therapist. Conference. Developing The Advanced Radiation Therapist. Costa Mesa, CA, US.
- 2023. Practical Tools: Caring for the Grieving Patient and Avoiding Professional Burnout. Conference. American Society of Radiologic Technologists. Fargo, ND, US.
- 2023. North Dakota Society of Radiologic Technologists. Conference. American Society of Radiologic Technologists. Bloomington, IL, US.
- 2023. Practical Tools: Caring for the Grieving Patient and Avoiding Professional Burnout. Conference. Practical Tools: Caring for the Grieving Patient and Avoiding Professional Burnout. Murray, UT, US.
- 2022. Defining Advanced Practice Radiation Therapy in the United States. Conference. Mount Sinai Health System. New York, NY, US.
- 2022. Defining Advanced Practice Radiation Therapy at MD Anderson Cancer Center. Conference. ASRT Live. Albuquerque, NM, US.
- 2020. Mentoring Students in Becoming Self-Directed Learners. Conference. Mentoring Students in Becoming Self-Directed Learners. Albuquerque, NM, US.
- 2020. Global Collaboration Efforts: Therapists Can Help. Conference. Varian. Albuquerque, NM, US.
- 2020. Use of MRI in Radiation Therapy: A Comparison of MRL and Accelerator-Based Simulation and Treatment. Conference. Elekta. Albuquerque, NM, US.
- 2019. Use of MRI in Radiation Therapy: A Comparison of MRL and Accelerator-Based Simulation and Treatment. Conference. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). Albuquerque, NM, US.
- 2018. Error Messaging and Warning Messages: Guidelines to Improve Safety. Conference. American Society of Radiologic Technologists. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2016. Safety in Radiation Therapy. Conference. ASRT/Vertual. Boston, MA, US.
- 2016. Simulation Overview: Immobilization & Localization Devices. Conference. IAEA. Houston, TX, US.
- 2015. Simulation and the History of Immobilization in Radiation Therapy. Conference. IAEA. Houston, TX, US.
- 2014. The Education and Training of US Radiation Therapists. Conference. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Chicago, IL, US.
- 2014. Simulation Overview: Immobilization & Localization Devices. Conference. International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). Chicago, IL, US.
- 2014. Lambda Nu: The National Honor Society. Conference. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). Albuquerque, NM, US.
- 2011. Quality and Safety Initiative for Radiation Oncology. Conference. American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT). Boston, MA, US.
- 2011. The Future of Continuing Education in Radiation: Total Immersive Virtual Reality. Conference. Division of Diagnostic Imaging. Houston, TX, US.
- 2011. The Future of Education: Total Immersive Virtual Reality. Conference. The Future of Education: Total Immersive Virtual Reality. Las Vegas, NV, US.
- 2010. Simulation in Radiologic Sciences Education. Conference. Simulation in Radiologic Sciences Education. Houston, TX, US.
- 2007. Quality and Safety in Radiation Oncology. Conference. Quality and Safety in Radiation Oncology. Los Angeles, CA, US.
- 2006. Transferring Academic Learning to Clinical Application. Conference. Transferring Academic Learning to Clinical Application. Las Vegas, NV, US.
- 2004. Development of Mentorship Programs between Clinical Faculty and Students. Conference. Development of Mentorship Programs between Clinical Faculty and Students. Atlanta, GA, US.
- 2004. Development of Mentorship Programs between Clinical Faculty and Students. Conference. Development of Mentorship Programs between Clinical Faculty and Students. Las Vegas, NV, US.
- 2000. What Radiation Therapists Should Know about Chemotherapy. Conference. What Radiation Therapists Should Know about Chemotherapy. St. George, UT, US.
- 2000. Good Grief: Tools For The Technologist. Conference. Good Grief: Tools For The Technologist. Park City, UT, US.
- 2000. Current Trends in Cancer Treatment and Research. Conference. Current Trends in Cancer Treatment and Research. Moab, UT, US.
- 2000. Critical Thinking in the Clinical Environment. Conference. Critical Thinking in the Clinical Environment. Las Vegas, NV, US.
- 2000. Delivering Quality Internet Based Courses and ECE in Radiologic Sciences. Conference. Delivering Quality Internet Based Courses and ECE in Radiologic Sciences. Las Vegas, NV, US.
- 1999. The Future of Course and ECE Delivery: The Internet. Conference. The Future of Course and ECE Delivery: The Internet. Ogden, UT, US.
- 1999. Circle of Care: Dealing With The Dying Patient. Conference. Circle of Care: Dealing With The Dying Patient. Las Vegas, NV, US.
- 1999. Dealing with Difficult People. Conference. Dealing with Difficult People. Reno, NV, US.
- 1999. The Future of Course and ECE Delivery: The Internet. Conference. The Future of Course and ECE Delivery: The Internet. Manchester, NH, US.
- 1999. Circle of Care: Dealing with the Death of a Patient. Conference. Circle of Care: Dealing with the Death of a Patient. Manchester, NH, US.
- 1999. What Every Radiation Therapist Should Know about Chemotherapy. Conference. What Every Radiation Therapist Should Know about Chemotherapy. Manchester, NH, US.
- 1999. A Web-based Interactive Course in Radiation Therapy. Conference. A Web-based Interactive Course in Radiation Therapy. Ogden, UT, US.
- 1999. Good Grief: Tools For The Technologist. Conference. Good Grief: Tools For The Technologist. Wendover, NV, US.
- 1999. Circle of Care: Dealing with the Death of a Patient. Conference. Circle of Care: Dealing with the Death of a Patient. Park City, UT, US.
- 1998. Multimedia for the Computer Illiterate. Conference. Multimedia for the Computer Illiterate. Las Vegas, NV, US.
- 1998. Radiology Review of Everything You've Forgotten. Conference. Radiology Review of Everything You've Forgotten. Casper, WY, US.
- 1998. Circle of Care: Dealing with the Death of a Patient. Conference. Circle of Care: Dealing with the Death of a Patient. Phoenix, AZ, US.
- 1998. Circle of Care: Death and Dying from a Radiographer's Point of View. Conference. Circle of Care: Death and Dying from a Radiographer's Point of View. Casper, WY, US.
- 1997. Protecting Your Child From The Sun. Conference. American Cancer Society. Ogden, UT, US.
- 1997. Circle of Care: Dealing with the Death of a Patient. Conference. Circle of Care: Dealing with the Death of a Patient. Ogden, UT, US.
- 1995. The Feasibility of Implementing An External Degree program for Seasoned Radiation Therapists: Results Of A Survey. Conference. The Feasibility of Implementing An External Degree program for Seasoned Radiation Therapists: Results Of A Survey. San Diego, CA, US.
- 1994. Dealing with Difficult People. Conference. Dealing with Difficult People. Park City, UT, US.
International Presentations
- 2024. What Do IPE Students Know About Disparities, Diversity, and Advocacy. Invited. 34th International Research Conference. Singapore, SG.
- 2023. Vet the Validity: Identifying Credible Information & Sources. Conference. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. Abu Dhabi, AE.
- 2014. Using Instructional Simulation in the Classroom and Clinical Education and the Benefits of Instructional Simulation in Assessing student competency in Patient Treatment Techniques. Conference. Vertual World Users Meeting. Liverpool, GB.
Formal Peers
- 2018. Error Messaging and Warning Messages: Guidelines to Improve Safety. Invited. San Antonio, TX, US.
- 2018. Radiation Therapy: A Professional Choice. Invited. Houston, TX, US.
Grant & Contract Support
| Date: | 2020 - 2025 |
| Title: | Focusing on the Ethiopian Radiation Therapist’s Transition to Safe Linear Accelerator Based Treatments: A Collaborative Effort |
| Funding Source: | ARD Foundation |
| Role: | PI |
| Date: | 2019 - 2019 |
| Title: | Ethiopia: Developing Self-Sustaining Global Radiation Therapy Education |
| Funding Source: | American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) |
| Role: | Co-PI |
| ID: | N/A |
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Caldwell ST. Transforming Patient Safety and Care Practices Through Interprofessional Educaiton. Advances In Cancer Education and Quality Improvement 2(1):1-13, 2026. e-Pub 2026.
- Caldwell ST, Shaun Caldwell EdD, Sandra Hayden MA, Melissa Culp M.Ed, John Culbertson MA, Jason Paisley MS DABR, Sheryl Green MBBCh, Nora Uricchio M.Ed. The Current and Future State of Radiation Therapy Practice. PRO, 2025. e-Pub 2025.
- Caldwell ST, Lee, SK. Defining Advanced Practice Radiation Therapy At The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center: A Delphi Study. Radiation Therapist, 2024.
- Valkenburg V, Jane A, Beale, Beth, Caldwell, Shaun T. A profile of an Educational Program in Radiologic Technology. Radiologic Technology 71(6):526-534, 2000. e-Pub 2000.
Professional Educational Materials
- Hughes, Caldwell N, John-Baptiste S, S. Magnetic Resonance guided Radiation Theraphy - Safety. University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
- Hughes, & John-Batiste NCS, S. Magnetic Resonance-guided Radiation Therapy - Workflow. University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
- HughesNeil, Caldwell ;, John-BatisteS S. Magnetic Resonance guided Radiation Therapy _ Overview. University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Book Chapters
- Caldwell ST. Diagnostic and Therapeutic Modalities. In: Bontrager's Textbook of Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy. Eleventh. Elsevier, 243-245, 2024.
- Caldwell ST. Radiation Oncology. In: Textbook of Radiographic Positiong and Related Anatomy. 10th. Elsevier Mosby, 2021.
- Dennis Leaver CMWA. Radiation Therapy Education. In: Principles and Practice of Radiation Therapy. Mosby Elsevier, 180-189, 2009.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified July 22, 2026