Suzieann M Bass, EDD, MA.ED, MBA, RT (R)
School of Health Professions, Division of Chief Academic Officer
Present Title & Affiliation
Primary Appointment
Program Director, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Associate Professor, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, HOUSTON, TX
Dual/Joint/Adjunct Appointment
Program Director, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX
Associate Professor, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, HOUSTON, TX
Education & Training
Degree-Granting Education
| 2018 | Northcentral University, Prescott Valley, Arizona, US, Higher Education Leadership, ED.D |
| 2005 | University of Phoenix, Phoenix, Arizona, US, Education- Distance Learning and Adult Learning, MA.Ed |
| 2001 | Webster University, St. Louis, Missouri, US, Business Administration, MBA |
| 2000 | University of Maryland, European Division, Heidelberg, DE, Business Management, BS |
Licenses & Certifications
| 2010 | American Registry of Radiologic Technologists |
Experience & Service
Faculty Academic Appointments
Assistant Professor, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2012 - 2019
Instructor, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, HOUSTON, TX, 2006 - 2012
Administrative Appointments/Responsibilities
Program Director - Diagnostic Imaging, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2023 - Present
Associate Program Director, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houton, TX, 2019 - 2023
Education Coordinator, School of Health Professions, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2006 - 2019
Other Professional Positions
Team Chair, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Site Visitor, Springfield, OH, 2023
Associate Scientific Member to the Institution Review Board 3, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2023 - Present
Team Chair, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Site Visitor, Orlando, FL, 2021
Associate Scientific Member to the Institution Review Board 4, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2018 - 2023
Team Chair, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Site Visitor, Ft. Smith, AR, 2018
Team Chair, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Site Visitor, Williamsport, PA, 2018
Team Chair, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Site Visitor, Des Moines, VA, 2017
Team Chair, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Site Visitor, Manassas, VA, 2017
Team Chair, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Site Visitor, Boise, ID, 2016
Team Member, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Site Visitor, Bethlehem, PA, 2016
Team Member, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Site Visitor, Sayre, PA, 2015
Team Member, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Site Visitor, Highland Heights, KY, 2015
Team Member, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Site Visitor, Memphic, TN, 2014
Team Member, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Site Visitor, Bedford, MA, 2014
Team Member, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Site Visitor, Merced, CA, 2013
Apprentice member, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Site Visitor, Eunice, LA, 2012
Co-chair, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Organization of Multicultural Employee (MVC), Houston, TX, 2012 - 2013
Apprentice member, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Site Visitor, Glen Ellyn, IL, 2011
Co-Chair, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center Organization of Multicultural Employee (OME), Houston, TX, 2011 - 2012
Ambassador, The University of Texas, MD Anderson Cancer Center Organization Public Education Ambassador, Houston, TX, 2011 - Present
Site Visitor Chair, Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) Site Visitor Appointment, Chicago, IL, 2011 - Present
Workforce Communities Council Member Appointment, The University of Texas, M.D Anderson Cancer Center, Houston, TX, 2008 - 2011
SGT, 1992 - 2001
Intramural Institutional Committee Activities
Member, Academic Affairs Committee (AAC) Meeting, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present
Member, SHP Tutoring Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present
Extramural Institutional Committee Activities
Mamber, Radiology Management ERB Committee Board, AHRA: The Association for Medical Imaging Management, 2024 - Present
Faculty member, School of Health Professions Catalogue Subcommittee Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present
Faculty member, School of Health professions Tutoring Subcommittee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present
DI Radiography Faculty Member, School of Health Professions Student Learning Outcomes (SLO) Assessment Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present
Member, School of Health Professions QEP IDCS Team, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present
Member, School of Health Professions Academic Affairs Committee (AAC) and Subcommittees, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023 - Present
Chair, Student Conduct Hearing Committee - SHP, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2023
Member, Search Committee - SHP Computed Tomography Education Coordinator, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022
Senate, MD Anderson Faculty Senate, Senator School of Health Professions,, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - Present
Member, School of Health Professions Academic Standards Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - Present
Chair, School of Health Professions Search Committee Radiography Clinical Instructor, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2022 - 2023
Member, RFA Progress Review Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021
Member, Search Committee - SHP Diagnostic Medical Sonography Instructor, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2021
Chair, RFA Progress Review Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020
Member, SHP Reintegration Taskforce, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2020 - 2022
Member, Search Committee - SHP Administrative Assistant, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019
Member, School of Health Professions Grade Promotion and Dismissal Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2019
Member, School of Health Professions Shared Governance Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018 - Present
Member, Health Care Disparities, Diversity and Advocacy Admissions Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018
Chair, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Selection Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2018
Member, School of Health Professions Timeliness of Grading Feedback Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2016 - 2017
Member, School of Health Professions Subcommittee for Assessments, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2010 - Present
Member, Council Nominations Subcommittee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2008 - 2023
Member, School of Health Sciences Emergency Response System Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2008 - 2008
Member, Radiation Therapy Program Advisory/Curriculum Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2007 - 2008
Member, Training and Education Council Subcommittee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2007 - 2011
Member, DI Program Curriculum Committeee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2005 - Present
Member, DI Program Advisory Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2005 - Present
Chair, Diagnostic Imaging Program Selection Committee, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 2004 - Present
Honors & Awards
| 2017 | Faculty Educator of the Month, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center |
| 2015 - 2016 | The University of Texas System Regent's Outstanding Teaching Faculty Award, University of Texas Board of Regents |
| 2011 | Outstanding Educator of the Year, The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, School of Health Professions |
| 2006 | Performance Award, MD. Anderson Cancer Center |
Professional Memberships
Selected Presentations & Talks
Local Presentations
- 2025. Schuller WHO, SKULL WHAT!!!!!!!. Invited. Houston Methodist West Lunch and Learn Series. Katy, Texas, US.
- 2025. CT TRAUMA INSIGHT - A comparison of two modalities. Invited. Houston Methodist West Lunch and Learn Series. Katy, Texas, US.
- 2025. Radiation Safety Protocol and Practices: Reviewing the Recommendations of the AAPM and ACR guidelines on Shielding. Invited. Houston Methodist Hosting: UT MDA SHP AEIMi CE Conference. Katy, Texas, US.
- 2025. Hips Don’t Lie: Correct Positioning for Diagnosing Fractures. Invited. Houston Methodist Hosting: UT MDA SHP AEIMi CE Conference. Katy, TX, US.
- 2025. The Evolution of Image Processing: Chemicals to Computers (Digital Imaging). Invited. Houston Methodist Hosting: UT MDA SHP AEIMi CE Conference. Katy, Texas, US.
- 2025. Grandy method, what’s that?. Invited. Houston Methodist West Lunch and Learn series. Katy, TX, US.
- 2024. Staffing Shortage: The Impact on Clinical Education and Training Radiography Students. Invited. National Radiologic Technology Week Seminar 2024. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2023. Motivating Gen Z Students in the Clinical Environment. Invited. National Radiologic Technology Week Seminar 2023. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2022. Clinical Instructors/Preceptors: Transformational Leaders in Student Development. National Radiologic Technology Week Seminar 2022. Houston, Texas, US.
- 2019. Chest X-rays, Back to the Basics: Easy as Cheese!!!!. Invited. Methodist Hospital. HOUSTON, TX, US.
- 2019. Attributes and development of an Effective Clinical Instructor/Preceptor. Invited. UT MD Anderson Cancer Center. HOUSTON, TX, US.
- 2018. Orbits Workshop- Radiography/Fluoroscopy. Invited. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Houston, TX, US.
- 2017. Educational Pathways for Technologists. Invited. Houston Methodist Hospital. Houston, TX, US.
- 2011. Radiation Protection for Technologist. Invited. Houston Methodist Hospital. Houston, TX, US.
- 2010. Radiation Protection for Technologist. Invited. Radiology Pros. Houston, TX, US.
- 2009. Radiation Protection for Technologist. Invited. Diagnostic Imaging Division. Houston, TX, US.
Regional Presentations
- 2023. Schullers Who, Skull What!!!!. Conference. Houston Community College - Coleman Campus, US.
- 2022. Clinical Instructors (CI) /Preceptor (CP): Transformational leaders in student development. Conference. The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center SHP - DI Program. Houston, US.
National Presentations
- 2019. Basic Principles of Radiation. Conference. IAEA-Argonne Regional Training Programs, US.
- 2008. Bridging the Gap: Building Effective Relationship between Faculty and Clinical Educators. Conference. Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology (ACERT). Las Vegas, NV, US.
International Presentations
- 2020. Introduction to Quality Practices in Diagnostic Radiology for Radiology Technologists (Radiographer). Invited. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA). HOUSTON, US.
Selected Publications
Peer-Reviewed Articles
- Bass SM. The Universal Adoption of the AAPM Discontinuation of Gonadal Shielding Recommendatio. Radiology Management. e-Pub 2025.
- Clark KR, Bass SM, Boiteaux SK. Survey of Educators' Preparedness to Respond to Active Shooter Incidents. Radiol Technol 90(6):541-551, 2019. e-Pub 2019. PMID: 31270255.
- Bass SM. Perception of Job Satisfaction Relating to the Number of Certifications Earned, Work Experience, and Wages of Medical Imaging Technologists and Radiation Therapists.
- Bass SM. Fostering Intrinsic Motivation Through Autonomy-Supportive Leadership: Insights from Self-Determination Theory. AHRA.
Patient Reviews
CV information above last modified July 22, 2026