SCOTTSBLUFF, Neb., – Brittney McCormack, a radiologic science student at Regional West Medical Center School of Radiologic Technology in Scottsbluff, Neb., has been selected to participate in the American Society of Radiologic Technologists’ 2011 Student Initiative Program. McCormack qualified by participating in the “Welcome to Your Future” essay competition. She was one of 62 students chosen from more than 180 entries submitted by radiologic science students from around the country.

McCormack will receive an expense paid trip to the ASRT Educational Symposium and Annual Governance and House of Delegates Meeting, June 16-19, in Albuquerque, N.M. Additionally, she will attend an educational program at the symposium specifically designed for students and be assigned a professional mentor during the House of Delegates meeting.

“The Student Initiative Program is a great way to get radiologic science students involved in the ASRT early in their careers,” said ASRT President James Temme, M.P.A., R.T.(R)(QM), FASRT. “While in Albuquerque, students will have the opportunity to meet with veteran radiologic science professionals, participate in education activities and get an in-depth look at how the governance process works for the world’s largest radiologic science organization.”

The ASRT represents more than 139,000 members who perform medical imaging procedures or plan and deliver radiation therapy treatments. The society also provides radiologic science students with the tools, services and support they need to prepare for careers in medical imaging and radiation therapy.

For more information about the ASRT and opportunities for radiologic science students, visit www.asrt.org/students.

Regional West Health Services, with over 1,800 employees, provides comprehensive and innovative health care services for the people and communities of western Nebraska and the neighboring states of Colorado, South Dakota and Wyoming. With over 110 active physicians, 95 percent of whom are board certified or board eligible, plus an additional 25 consulting specialists, Regional West offers care that spans more than 30 medical specialties. Regional West Medical Center, a subsidiary of Regional West Health Services, is accredited by The Joint Commission and is one of three Level II Trauma Centers in Nebraska.