Jacob Ford, MD

Hometown: Alexandria, LA
Medical School: LSU Health Sciences Center – Shreveport
Internship: LSU Health Sciences Center at Baton Rouge
Undergraduate Degree: Bachelor of Science; University of Louisiana at Monroe
Medical Degree: Doctor of Medicine; LSU School of Medicine in Shreveport

About Jake
Jake was born in Greenville, MS and raised in Alexandria, LA. After earning his medical degree at Louisiana State University’s School of Medicine, he completed an internship at LSU Health Baton Rouge at Our Lady of the Lake. He is married and has two children.

Why did you choose Baptist?
The collegial atmosphere really stood out. Also, I felt Baptist would be the best place for me to train in order to be prepared for private practices. The moonlighting is exceptional and it's nice to have extra income for my family. The proximity to my family was also important to me. 

What is your day like?
My day usually starts at 7 or 8 a.m. by putting on final reads on the overnight scans. Throughout the morning, we read scans depending on the rotation and check studies out with the attending as we read. A few minutes before noon, we leave the reading room to grab some free lunch at the doctors’ lounge before heading to daily noon conference. After noon conference, I usually stop by Mrs. Angela's office to grab some snacks and chat with my fellow residents before heading back to the reading room to finish out the day. At 4 or 5 p.m., I leave and head home. I usually try to study for at least 30 minutes to an hour at home each evening. The learning curve is incredibly steep in radiology, which is challenging, but it is rewarding when you start to see progress.

What's your favorite thing about Memphis?
The food and entertainment. The BBQ is exceptional and there are also many other good restaurants in the area. There's a lot to do, especially for a family in the Memphis area. Shelby Farms is incredible.

Why did you choose radiology as a career?
I chose Radiology as a field because you get to play a key role in pretty much every patient's care who comes to the hospital. The diverse pathology always keeps things interesting.

Why would you recommend Baptist to a prospective applicant?
The collegial atmosphere, preparation for private practice, and moonlighting are all unmatched.