Effects of Radiography Program Admissions Practices on Student Retention

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Myke J. Kudlas, MEd, RT(R)(QM)

Dr. Kudlas is Assistant Professor, Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, and Director of the Radiology Program, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida.

Supported in part by a grant from the Association of Educators in Radiological Sciences.