Associate Professor, Divisional Dean
Leslie Kendrick received an Associate of Science degree in Radiologic Technology and a Bachelor of Science in Computed Tomography with an academic certificate in Magnetic Resonance Imaging from Boise State University. Kendrick earned her national credentials from the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) in Radiography (R), Computed Tomography (CT), and Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI). Kendrick completed a Master of Science degree in Educational Technology from Boise State University, with a focus of study on the feasibility of transitioning Radiologic Science curriculum to an online platform. Kendrick is a Biomolecular Sciences PhD candidate at Boise State University with the research focus on post-concussive symptom resolution and blood biomarker detection.
Kendrick worked as an MRI, CT and Radiologic technologist for three medical facilities during the eleven years following her undergraduate education. She began assisting as adjunct faculty for the Boise State University Department of Radiologic Sciences in 1998. Kendrick was then hired as full-time faculty for the department in 2001. Her main academic focus for teaching is in the fields of medical imaging physics, human anatomy, and pathology. She has held the positions of Radiologic Sciences Clinical Coordinator and Director of the Diagnostic Radiology, Computed Tomography, Magnetic Resonance and Imaging Sciences bachelor programs. Kendrick acted as Department Chair for 12 years and now serves as the School of Medical Imaging and Radiologic Sciences Divisional Dean.
Kendrick held positions for seven years on the executive board for the international professional organization, Association of Collegiate Educators in Radiologic Technology (ACERT). She continues to be an editorial reviewer for the international journal, Radiography. Kendrick is a co-author for the Radiographic Positioning and Related Anatomy textbook and ancillary instructional materials series. Kendrick also serves on the Executive Board for the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
A central aspect of Kendrick’s life is her family. Her husband is a division manager for a signature grocery chain in the local area. She is the very proud parent to seven amazing children and grandmother of eight precious grandchildren.
Contact Information:
Office: HSRV 128
Phone: (208) 426-3281
Email: LeslieKendrick@boisestate.edu