Residency Program
Welcome to the University of Tennessee/Methodist Healthcare Radiology Residency website
Resources
Our residents work at 5 hospitals with over 50 subspecialty-trained radiologists. Faculty from non-radiology departments of the University of Tennessee and Methodist Healthcare contribute to our educational program by offering instruction in their particular disciplines.
Training
While a medieval apprenticeship to become a craftsman typically lasted from seven to ten years, a radiology residency is only a four-year process. This is a challenge as the resident must learn the subspecialty knowledge to serve as a consultant to a broad range of physicians and patients. This translates into a very busy training program including twice daily conferences, required reading, and online learning activities. However, the most important aspect of learning to be a radiologist is accomplished in the reading room. A majority of each day is spent reading cases with a radiologist.
Philosophy
While there are many changes taking place in the national environment of residency education, our guiding principles include providing excellent patient care, developing comprehensive radiology education, and maintaining a satisfying work environment.
Thank you for visiting our program on the web. Please explore the website to find out more about our program, the residents, and Memphis.
Eric Hutchins M.D.
Program Director
Contact Information
Wendy Elliott
wde6401@gmail.com
Methodist Healthcare Department of Radiology
901-516-8675
