Conference Scholarships
Royce R. Osborn, FAHRA, was a generous man and World War II veteran who prevailed over racial prejudice to become a leader in his profession. The AHRA Education Foundation’s Royce and Paula Osborn Scholarship was created to honor the commitment Royce and his wife, Paula, made to education and helping others. This scholarship provides opportunities for AHRA members to participate in CLIMB.
Annual Meeting Scholarships support imaging professionals in attending the AHRA Annual Meeting. By funding these scholarships, we help professionals enhance their knowledge, exchange ideas with peers, and stay updated on industry trends, fostering growth and innovation within the imaging community.
CRA Scholarships
Kathryn Keeler was a beloved and valued member of the AHRA staff. Her dedication allowed the CRA to grow and continue to add value to the profession of radiology management. After Kathryn lost her battle with cancer in 2018, the Kathryn Keeler Memorial Scholarship was created to provide opportunities for members who might not otherwise be able to afford the registration fees associated with the test to take the CRA exam.
The Blancaflor CRA Scholarship offers assistance to AHRA military members to cover costs related to obtaining the CRA credential, including books and exam fees.
Revenue Cycle Coding Strategies sponsors CRA (Certified Radiology Administrator) scholarships through the AHRA Education Foundation to support imaging professionals pursuing the prestigious CRA credential. These scholarships help cover the costs associated with the CRA exam, making it more accessible to those seeking to advance their expertise in imaging administration.
Continuing Education Scholarships
Ed Yoder, CRA, FAHRA, was a loyal AHRA member who volunteered his time and expertise with the intent of elevating the profession and grooming future administrators. After he lost his battle with cancer in 2016, the AHRA Education Foundation’s Ed Yoder Memorial Scholarship was created to honor the commitment he made to fostering leadership in medical imaging. Awarded annually, it provides opportunities to members to participate in the online Aspiring Leaders Program.
The Broadley Scholarship was established to honor Louise Broadley, FAHRA, a long-time AHRA leader. Consistent with Louise's contributions to the careers of countless administrators and radiologic technologists, this scholarship provides support to imaging administrators seeking to enhance their careers through professional development education through the AHRA.
This scholarship provides support to attend one AHRA conference for members who are currently unemployed and actively seeking employment in medical imaging management.
AHRA members who have become unemployed can apply for an extension of their AHRA membership, for up to one year.
Grants
AHRA’s Putting Patients First seeks to improve patient care and safety in general medical imaging through an innovative grant-making program.
Partners in Learning Grant
Partners in Learning is a grant that allows members to visit and learn from another healthcare facility, essentially shadowing their operations to gain insights on managing day-to-day issues like patient safety, equipment, and staffing, all aimed at professional development across different stages of a career within the imaging field; it's a learning opportunity where AHRA members can observe best practices from peers at other facilities.