This week we got the opportunity to visit with James Armo, who joined us all the way from Ghana, Africa. In this episode we look at some of the differences between the educational programs overseas in comparison to the United States and what are the things that connect us as professionals. We were so grateful to have had this chance to visit with Mr. Armo and we are wishing him the best as he hits the career force and works towards higher education!

Timeline:

• (00:53) Introduction and meeting James Armo.
• (02:12) Education, future certifications, learning apps, and education on equipment.
• (04:58) Degree level programs, workforce outlook, and pay range based on location.
• (08:02) Learning forensics and medical imaging embedded into radiology programs.
• (10:30) Being recognized as professionals, society involvement and getting your community to get to know you.
• (14:09) Learning about their imaging degree plan, difference from the US, and what is embedded in our different programs.
• (20:17) Future plans post graduate and making goals.
• (23:27) looking at global recognition, working towards something bigger, and the impacts of social media/podcasts.
• (26:00) How social media worked to unite us for this episode.
• (27:00) Diversity in medical imaging and finding several ways to embrace our differences.
• (27:37) Closing remarks.

Thank you Mr. Armo for coming on with us, sharing about you education, and what you are hopeful in the future of our profession. Connection always brings higher learning, and we were excited to have these discussions. We are wishing him all the best in all that he does!