named programs · 9 · from sources
What they call their work
Eclipse Treatment Planning Grant
Offers complimentary remote vendor training to CMDs and students to develop skills in Eclipse software
Education Travel Grant
Covers travel expenses for CMDs near the end of their CME cycle to attend AAMD events
Fellow Grant
Supports AAMD Fellowship candidates with costs related to leadership, presentations, research, and workshops
Gunilla Bentel Scholarship
Supports Certified Medical Dosimetrists (CMDs) enrolled in programs that advance the medical dosimetry profession
MDCB Voucher Program
Provides five exam vouchers annually to students seeking certification, awarded based on need, merit, and military service
RayStation Treatment Planning Grant
Provides complimentary on-site vendor training to CMDs and students in RayStation software
Rudi J. Bertrand Veteran Scholarship
Provides grants to medical dosimetry students with a history of military service
Siemens Healthineers Student Scholarship
Offers financial support to students in accredited medical dosimetry programs
Sullivan Family Foundation Scholarship
General scholarship for students in JRCERT programs and special scholarships for children and spouses of first responders and Native Americans
activities · 5 groups
What they do
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Healthcare Education Scholarships and Fellowships 3 activities
- Awarding scholarships to medical dosimetry students and professionalsFunds scholarships for students enrolled in accredited medical dosimetry programs and for certified medical dosimetrists pursuing advanced education and training. To date, has awarded over $689,000 in scholarships to 325 recipients, including through the Gunilla Bentel Scholarship Fund.
- Funding training and accreditation for medical dosimetry programsProvides grants to support unaccredited medical dosimetry programs seeking accreditation and funds access to vendor-specific treatment planning software training, including Eclipse, RayStation, and M Vision, for students and certified dosimetrists.
- Supporting professional certification and continuing educationOffers exam vouchers for the MDCB Certification Exam and funds travel expenses for certified medical dosimetrists to attend AAMD events to meet continuing education requirements. Also provides a practice test to support exam preparation.
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Healthcare Policy Advocacy 1 activity
- Advocating for medical dosimetry student clinical placementsEngages in advocacy by submitting formal letters to organizations such as the American Association of Physicists in Medicine to promote clinical placement opportunities for medical dosimetry students.
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Medical Research & Education Dissemination 1 activity
- Conducting and publishing research on medical dosimetryProduces and publishes research reports, including the 2023 Salary Survey Report, to inform the medical dosimetry profession and support workforce development.
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Medical Professional Education & Training 1 activity
- Hosting professional networking and knowledge exchange eventsOrganizes and hosts annual meetings, such as the 2025 Annual Meeting, to facilitate networking and knowledge sharing among medical dosimetry professionals.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Providing educational resources and professional development contentProduces expert-written blogs and maintains a resource database to support education, certification, and career development in medical dosimetry.
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financials · form 990EZ · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$92K
Contributions & grants$87K95%
Program service revenue——
Investment income$5K5%
Other revenue—
expenses
Total expenses$88K
Program expenses—
Admin / overhead—
Fundraising—
Salaries & benefits—
Grants paid out$50K
balance sheet
Total assets$221K
Cash—
Investments—
Liabilities—
Net assets$221K
6 years on record · 2019–2024 · YoY revenue +3.5%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024
Who runs it
board members · 7
- CARA SULLIVAN — TRUSTEE
- CHERYL TURNER — TRUSTEE
- LORI SIMMONS — TRUSTEE
- MATT TOBLER — TRUSTEE
- MELANIE DEMPSEY — TRUSTEE
- TAMARA SYVERSON — TRUSTEE
- TERI BEDARD — TRUSTEE
relationships · 10
Who they work with
- AAMD Network — Operates as a foundation under the umbrella of AAMD and receives donor contributions through AAMD membership dues.
- AAMD Network — Operates as an educational fundraising entity under the umbrella of AAMD.
- American Association of Physicists in Medicine Partner — Collaborates on advocacy efforts related to clinical placement of medical dosimetry students.
- American Association of Physicists in Medicine Partner — Provided a generous donation enabling the Foundation to fund a grant for unaccredited dosimetry programs seeking accreditation.
- Beekley Medical Partner — Sponsorship of a student scholarship awarded based on financial need and academic merit.
- Klarity Medical Partner — Sponsorship of a student scholarship awarded based on financial need and academic merit.
- Medical Dosimetry Certification Board Partner — Partnership to provide exam vouchers for students seeking certification.
- Revenue Cycle Coding Strategies Partner — Organization co-led by Leadership Circle members Ron DiGiaimo and Teri Bedard, indicating a professional affiliation with the foundation's donor network.
- Siemens Healthineers Partner — Collaboration to offer a student scholarship for those in accredited medical dosimetry programs.
- Sullivan Family Foundation Partner — Collaboration to fund general and special scholarships for students, including children and spouses of first responders and Native Americans.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Donor-Recipient Bridge Model for Targeted Fundingmethodology: donor_recipient_bridge_modelBy connecting donors directly with students and programs in medical dosimetry, the organization increases funding efficiency and donor engagement, because transparent, purpose-driven giving pathways strengthen long-term support for education and research.
- Education through Scholarships with Merit-Need-Service Criteriamethodology: merit_need_service_allocationBy awarding scholarships based on academic merit, financial need, and professional service, the organization cultivates a high-performing, diverse, and dedicated cohort of future medical dosimetrists, because this tripartite selection model aligns investment with both excellence and equity in workforce development.
- Knowledge Dissemination through Professional Community Buildingmethodology: community_of_practiceBy fostering communities of practice via annual gatherings and online forums, the organization enhances professional knowledge sharing and development, because peer-to-peer learning and sustained engagement improve standards and innovation in medical dosimetry.
- Professional Standards Advancement to Improve Patient Caremethodology: professional_standards_settingBy setting certification and continuing education standards in medical dosimetry, the organization improves patient care quality, because standardized, evidence-based training ensures consistent, high-quality clinical practice.
- Workforce Development through Integrated Supportmethodology: workforce_development_through_integrated_supportBy combining financial aid with educational and professional development resources, the organization strengthens the medical dosimetry workforce, because holistic support produces more competent, committed, and well-prepared professionals.