When Joseph first arrived in the United States from Ghana, he was determined to provide a better life for his family.  

He found that opportunity, and many more, as an MRI technologist at The Johns Hopkins Hospital.

Joseph was always interested in healthcare. He considered pharmacy, but the length training course led him to consider a different path. He started reading about diagnostic imaging and quickly fell in love with MRI. 

“It was fascinating,” he said. “Immediately, I knew that is what I wanted to do.”

In 2018, Joseph graduated from the Radiologic Technology Program at Montgomery College. He worked as an X-ray technologist for five years before enrolling in the MRI Technologist Training Program at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. 

The MRI tech training program offers a mix of clinical and classroom learning. Trainees learn on state-of-the-art equipment under skilled technical educators.
For Joseph, he could not have asked for more supportive mentors. 

“The educators are open, dedicated and welcoming,” he said, adding, “They give us all the tools we need to be successful in MRI.”

“Things are somewhat different when you move from the world of X-ray to MRI, he continued. “But the educators understand where you are coming from. They start at the bottom and are open to answering any questions.”

Joseph graduated from the program in August 2023. He still works closely with his MRI technical educators.

“Even after graduating, the educators are still available,” he said. “You can reach out to them, and they are always there to support you.”

Today, Joseph works with some of the most critical patients at The Johns Hopkins Hospital. He feels well-prepared for any challenges thanks to the training and support he has received at Johns Hopkins. 

“I have grown to love Johns Hopkins,” he said, concluding, “I have seen this place as a grounds for growth. It is a place of diversity, a place where you can come from any part of the world and succeed.”

Applications are now being accepted for the Johns Hopkins Radiology MRI Technologist Training Program. The application deadline is June 15, 2024, with interviews to be held in late June/early July 2024. The program is expected to begin in September 2024. Apply to be an MRI Intern.