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.
For 2019-2020, up to 20 slots are available for on-site group interviews. Up to 4 individual applicants will be scheduled for a given day. Additionally, up to 20 phone interviews will be scheduled. Skype interviews will not be offered. All interview slots are filled on a first-come-first-serve basis and tend to fill up quickly.
NOTE: ALL AVAILABLE INTERVIEW SLOTS FOR THE 2019-2020 APPLICATION CYCLE ARE FILLED AT THIS POINT.
Please contact the residency program director (Dr. Silke Hecht; shecht@utk.edu) with any specific questions regarding the program which are not covered in the document available for download on this site.
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