ABII Welcomes Tom Kern as New Trustee

The American Board of Imaging Informatics (ABII) is excited to announce the appointment of Tom Kern, Certified Imaging Informatics Professional (CIIP), as a new member of its Board of Trustees. Tom brings over two decades of hands-on technical expertise and leadership in imaging informatics, currently serving as the Imaging Informatics Team Lead at the American College of Radiology in Reston, VA.

Tom's background includes a B.S. in Business Administration from Northern Arizona University and a Master of Science in Cybersecurity from Grand Canyon University. Since earning his CIIP certification in 2007, Tom has been a recognized authority in the field, leveraging his certification to enhance his credibility and expertise throughout his professional career.

A few of Tom's many major accomplishments include managing operations of all imaging applications for several multi-hospital health care systems, setting up new teleradiology IT infrastructure and workflow at a Level 1 stroke and trauma center, and mentoring junior analysts in all aspects of imaging informatics and enterprise IT.

“I'm thrilled to join the Board of Trustees and contribute to the ongoing advancement of the CIIP certification in healthcare,” Tom shared. “The opportunity to help drive this dynamic and ever-evolving field forward is truly energizing.”

With Tom's strategic and technical insights, ABII looks forward to furthering its mission to promote excellence in imaging informatics. "Having Tom Kern join our Board of Trustees is exciting," said Kevin Lawrence, Director of ABII. "His extensive experience and proven leadership will be an incredible asset.”

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ABOUT ABII

The American Board of Imaging Informatics (ABII) sets the professional certification standards for excellence in a growing field of high-tech health care pioneers. It recognizes well-trained professionals who can use technology to maximize efficiency and increase clinical staff satisfaction and productivity, while realizing strategic goals and improving patient care. Headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota, ABII evaluates and certifies imaging informatics professionals. Currently, there are more than 1,000 imaging informatics professionals around the world who have earned their CIIP credentials and continue to maintain them.

ABII is governed by a board of seven, including three imaging informatics professionals nominated by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists, the national certification organization for all areas of the radiologic sciences, and three imaging informatics professionals nominated by the Society for Imaging Informatics in Medicine, the professional association for imaging informatic professionals. The final Trustee position is filled by a public member.