The Radiology Section of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine (UTCVM) consists of 5 radiologists (2 ACVR, 3 ACVR and ECVDI), 4 residents with the 4th year resident functioning as clinical instructor, 4 diagnostic radiology technicians, 2 MRI technicians and 2 administrative staff.
The UTCVM offers a four year structured program designed to prepare the resident to qualify for and pass the certifying examination in diagnostic radiology of the American College of Veterinary Radiology (https://www.acvr.org/). An advanced degree program is not offered in conjunction with the residency.
One residency position is offered per year, which is filled through the Veterinary Internship & Residency Matching Program (https://www.virmp.org/).
A combined document including the most recent residency reapplication submitted to ACVR, a description of residency program details, and a sample schedule are available for download below. Details regarding the 2019-20 residency application cycle including interviews are also available for download below.
Contact Information
- Residency Program Director: Dr. Silke Hecht
- Radiology Section
- College of Veterinary Medicine
- University of Tennessee
- 2407 River Drive
- Knoxville, TN 37996
- Tel: 865-974-5809
- Fax: 865-974-5554