Julie Hollenbeck

Julie Hollenbeck serves as Clinical Assistant Professor and Program Director for the Radiation Therapy Program within the Department of Public Health and Health Sciences at the University of Michigan-Flint's College of Health Sciences, where she also holds the position of Assistant Director of Academic Programs.

Her educational credentials include:

• M.Ed. in Adult and Higher Education from Grand Valley State University (2012)
• B.Sc. in Radiation Therapy from Grand Valley State University (2007)
• B.Sc. in Secondary Education from Western Michigan University (2002)

Dr. Hollenbeck's research centers on Radiation Therapy Education with specialized focus in Interprofessional Education, Mindfulness Applications, and Cognitive Bias Mitigation in healthcare settings. She pioneers innovative pedagogical approaches integrating self-regulating techniques and immersive technologies to develop critical thinking and clinical excellence among radiation therapy students. Her work consistently bridges educational theory with oncology practice to enhance patient care outcomes.

Analysis of her 13 scholarly publications since 2011 reveals dominant themes in interprofessional collaboration—particularly between radiation therapists and physical therapists in breast cancer care—and the application of mindfulness techniques to reduce cognitive bias. Her research methodology frequently employs simulation-based learning and case studies to examine role clarification and team dynamics in oncology settings.

Her academic contributions have been recognized with:

• TCLT Fellowship Award from UM-Flint's Thompson Center for Learning & Teaching (2018)
• Golden Apples teaching award (student-nominated, 2017)

As Radiation Therapy Program Director, she has secured over $24,000 in clinical affiliate funding (2011-2016) to support student placements and curriculum development. Her administrative leadership includes oversight of clinical education partnerships and implementation of innovative teaching technologies. Current teaching responsibilities encompass core courses including RTT 301 (Introduction to Radiation Therapy), RTT 423 (Radiobiology), and RTT 431 (Radiation Physics I).

She maintains active clinical engagement through community partnerships focused on cancer patient support and serves as a radiation therapist certified by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists. Her ongoing work examines emerging radiation oncology technologies and their integration into clinical education frameworks.