VUSM Student Stories
Opportunity Inspires Master of Imaging Science Student Phillip Lin
Nov. 19, 2024—by Kyra Letsinger When opportunity comes knocking, many may find themselves too afraid to answer. That is not the case for Vanderbilt Master of Imaging Science (MIS) student Phillip Lin. With his consistent optimism and eagerness to excel, Lin welcomes even the most unexpected opportunities with open arms. A prime example of Lin’s willingness to...
Meet our first MIS class: Monce Escobar Arteaga
Nov. 17, 2023—Monce Escobar Arteaga: a young scientist making a medical career pivot After getting her undergraduate degree in psychology with a minor in biology, Monserrat “Monce” Escobar Arteaga assumed she would eventually go to medical school. “As a first-generation student, going to medical school was the traditional path I was expected to take, and that was...
Meet our first MIS class: Lindsey Brigante
Nov. 15, 2023—Lindsey Brigante: an imaging professional mapping a new course Lindsey Brigante had worked in medical imaging for ten years, and she was ready to take the next step. “My undergraduate degree is in diagnostic imaging, and I’ve worked as an MRI technologist and in quality control for clinical trials for a few years,” Brigante said....
Meet our first MIS class: Jack Yarnall
Nov. 15, 2023—Jack Yarnall: a new graduate getting the most out of a gap year Jack Yarnall had known for years that he wanted a career in medicine. His mother’s bout with cancer and his resulting experiences in a hospital setting made him especially aware of the impact that good and caring physicians can have on patients and...
Meet our first MIS class: Ryan Martin
Nov. 15, 2023—Ryan Martin: A musician changing his tune Many folks come to Nashville to break into the music business, but musician Ryan Martin came here to deepen his understanding of imaging science. Martin is a jazz guitarist with two music-related master’s degrees. While taking a neuroimaging class for fun, Martin discovered an interest in and aptitude...
Meet our first class of MIS students
Nov. 15, 2023—Vanderbilt University School of Medicine’s (VUSM) newest degree program, the Master of Imaging Science (MIS) is a 12-month, 30-hour deep dive into all modalities of biomedical imaging. Students learn through didactic coursework and hands-on clinical and research experience, all within the world-class, highly specialized facilities of the Vanderbilt University Institute of Imaging Science (VUIIS). “Most people...