AROPA Governing Body

A career in graduate medical education and specifically Radiation Oncology has been as unexpected as it has been rewarding. After 15 years as Program Coordinator here at NYU, words cannot adequately express how thankful I am for the guidance and support that I've received from both my home institution and the AROPA.

Denise has worked in education administration since 2009. In her current role, she leads MD Anderson's Radiation Oncology Education and Training enterprise in research training, undergraduate and graduate medical education, continuing medical education, and faculty development. Facilitating programming to train the next generation of radiation oncologists and (physician) scientists and setting the stage for lifelong learning is her passion.

“Cordy”, has worked at UPenn for over 35 years and has graduated over 300 prominent radiation oncologists who are currently practicing in both academic and private practice settings.  She has served under four departmental Chairmen, five Designated Institutional Officials and five University Deans.  Beyond mastering the increasingly complex role of program administrator, Cordy has been instrumental in pioneering several innovative education programs including, the joint Radiation Oncology Nuclear Medicine Initiative.

As the Residency Program Coordinator at Montefiore Medical Center since June 2013, Uduakobong Luke Mark is both diligent in his practice and committed to his profession. He joined the center 12 years ago after many years of serving in different capacities as Research Specialist, Research Analyst, Legislative Advocate Ambassador, and Business Manager with large and well-respected corporate firms.

Chris has worked at Rush University Medical Center in the department of Radiation Oncology since 2008 as the residency program administrator and the manager of administrative support.

Thalia is a Training Program Administrator with over 10 years’ experience working with residents. Being a member of AROPA is a wonderful sharing of experience and knowledge that has enhanced my leadership in management abilities, communication, interpersonal, administrative and organizational skills, leading her to be more detail-oriented, compassionate, supportive, calm under pressure and being happily successful doing her job.

Julie is the Program Coordinator for the Residency, Ph.D., MS, Postdoctoral Certificate, and undergraduate Purdy Fellowship programs in medical physics at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis. She has worked at the university since 2002 and has several years of experience developing and managing a variety of graduate medical and educational programming.

Melissa oversees one of the largest residency programs in Radiation Oncology with a strong commitment to DEI initiatives.

Seven years in Radiation Oncology, currently Manager of Academic Programs

Along with serving as the Program Coordinator with the university and her role with AROPA, DeAnna also serves on the Quality and Patient Safety Subcommittee.

Lea is the Associate Director of student services in the Department of Radiation Oncology at the University of Pennsylvania. In this role, she supports the Medical Physics Graduate Programs and coordinates their new Fellowship program. She has worked in the Department of Radiation Oncology in several capacities since 2020.

Kari has been a fellowship and residency program coordinator since 2010, serving Hematology/Oncology, Pulmonary/Critical Care, Rheumatology, and now Radiation Oncology. She has a continued and dedicated passion for development and learning, serving as a mentor for other administrators across campus, building innovative programs for sharing of knowledge, and providing educational opportunities that support the careers of her peers and colleagues.