Advisory Council on Radiation Protection

The Advisory Council on Radiation Protection consists of 16 positions, filled by persons nominated by various Florida organizations and associations, and appointed by the State Surgeon General.  The council positions are 3-year, staggered terms.

The council meets at least twice a year, but no more than four times, unless authorized by the State Surgeon General. Members do not receive compensation for their services, however, they are reimbursed for necessary travel expenses, pursuant to s. section 112.061, Florida Statutes.

The council makes recommendations to the Florida Department of Health on a variety of different areas and issues including:

• Minimum qualifications and examination procedures for applicants obtaining certification as radiologic technologists and radiologist assistants.
• Code of ethics for the practice of the radiologic technology professions.
• Improvement of continuing education courses.
• Matters relating to the practice of radiologic technology and the performance of the duties of a radiologist assistant.
• Matters relating to radiation protection.
• After studying the utilization of medical imaging and related radiation technology and procedures, the personnel appropriate to conduct such procedures, and their minimum qualifications.

Members 

Rebecca Coffey McFadden, RT (R)
Term: 11/10/2021 to 11/10/2024

Certified Radiologic Technologist, Nuclear Medicine
Chantel Corbett, AS, CNMT, RT (N), RSO
Term: 11/10/2021 to 11/10/2024

Certified Radiologic Technologist — Therapy
Kathleen Drotar, Ph.D., M.Ed., RT. (R)(N)(T)
Term: 11/10/2021 to 11/10/2024

Basic X-Ray Machine Operator or a Licensed Practitioner who Employs Such an Operator
Vacant
Term:

Board-Certified Radiologist
Randy Schenkman, M.D.
Term: 11/10/2021 to 11/10/2024
Chair

Board-Certified Nuclear Medicine Physician
Nicholas Plaxton, M.D.
Term: 10/08/2024 to 10/08/2027

Certified Health Physicist
Adam Weaver, MS, CHP
Term: 6/7/2023 to 6/7/2026

Certified Radiologist Assistant
Vacant
Term: 

Representative from the Administration of a Hospital Affiliated with a Radiologic Technology Educational Program
Albert Tineo, MS, CNMT
Term: 11/10/2021 to 11/10/2024

Expert in Environmental Radiation Matters
Joseph Danek, CHP
Term: 6/7/2023 to 6/7/2026

Chiropractic Radiologist
William (Bill) Atherton, DC, DACBR, CCSP
Term: 11/10/2021 to 11/10/2024

Board-Certified Podiatric Physician
Luis A. Rodriguez Anaya, DPM
Term: 6/7/2023 to 6/7/2026

Board-Certified Radiological Physicist
Mark Seddon, M.P., DABR, DABMP
Term:  6/7/2023 to 6/7/2026
Vice-Chair

Board-Certified Therapeutic Radiologist or Board-Certified Radiation Oncologist
Jennifer L. Peterson, M.D.
Term: 3/2/2022 to 3/2/2025

Two Persons, Neither of Whom Has Ever Been Certified Pursuant to Chapter 468, Part IV, FS or Been a Member of Any Closely Related Profession
Armand Cognetta, M.D.
Term: 10/08/2024 to 10/08/2027

Dawn Shepard, DNP
Term: 10/08/2024 to 10/08/2027

Meetings of the Advisory Council on Radiation Protection 

Next Meeting Date: May 13, 2025
Meeting Time: 10 a.m. EST
Meeting Place: 5329 Avion Park Drive, Tampa, FL
Agenda: Not yet available 

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Advisory Council Appointments 

Those that meet all requirements are submitted to the Office of Performance and Quality Improvement for review and recommendations are made to the State Surgeon General.

If you would like to apply to serve on the Advisory Council on Radiation Protection, please complete an appointment questionnaire.