Allied Health Sciences - The College of Allied Health


Department of Medical Imaging & Radiation Sciences
College of Allied Health
University of Oklahoma
Health Sciences Center
1200 N Stonewall, Room 3021
Oklahoma City, OK 73126-0901
Phone: (405) 271-6477,
Fax: (405) 271-1424,
Email: Department Contact

Deborah L. Espen, MSRS, RT (R) (M)

D Espen

Assistant Professor
Clinical Coordinator, Radiography

E-mail Deb Espen
(405) 271-8001 ext. 41198

MSRS, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX, 2003

BLS, University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, 1995

ASRT, Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX, 1982

Professional Programs:
MIRS 3111 Medical and Professional Orientation
MIRS 3133: Radiographic Imaging I
MIRS 3232: Radiographic Imaging II
MIRS 3312: Radiographic Film Critique I
MIRS 3460: Introduction to Clinical Radiography
MIRS 3460: Clinical Radiography
MIRS 4112: Standards of Accreditation and Regulation
MIRS 4460: Senior Clinical Radiography

Article:  Espen, D., Wright, D, Killion, J. Admission requirements for radiography programs, Radiologic Technology, 77 (5):366-72. 2006 May-Jun.

Espen, D., Wright, D., A Survey of Admissions Requirements for Entry-Level Medical Imaging and Radiation Sciences Programs in Oklahoma and Texas, 2003

Clinical Expertise

  • Radiography: ARRT Registered: July 1982 #178055
  • Advanced Mammography Certification: October 1992
  • 2006-present - OU Breast Health Institute, Oklahoma City, OK
  • Jan. 2003-July 3004 - Southern Plains Medical Center, Chickasha, OK
  • June 2001-Dec. 2002 - The Imaging Center, Lawton, OK
  • Aug. 1993-June 2001 - Comanche County Memorial Hospital, Lawton, OK
  • Oct. 1982-Aug. 1993 - SW Medical Ctr of OK Integris (formerly South Community Hospital), OKC, OK
  • June 1980-Oct. 1982 - Bethania Hospital, Wichita Falls, TX