Program Overview
The radiology residency program represents a longstanding relationship between Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis and Mid-South Imaging & Therapeutics (MSIT), P.A.
Each year, the hospitals affiliated with Baptist Memorial Health Care perform approximately 800,000 radiology exams. Also, by linking themselves to one of the largest health care systems and tertiary referral centers in the Mid-South, residents gain early access to advanced imaging modalities and are exposed to diverse pathology.
To help ensure that our residents receive the best possible preparation for the new American Board of Radiology board exam format, we have modified our curriculum to provide earlier exposure in mammography, interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, and other areas. We value input from residents as many of our teaching faculty are former residents, and others come from respected programs. Our residents earn respected fellowships in various subspecialties, and our graduates are well-rounded, with a strong work ethic and the ability to handle the demands of both private practice and academic radiology.
Program Strengths
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Excellent exposure to diverse pathology
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Early access to advanced imaging modalities and procedures (No fellows)
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Six residents per class for a manageable call schedule
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EPIC electronic health record
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Daily noon conference with a mix of didactic lectures and interactive case review
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Weekly "Core Radiology" book readings and assessments for first year residents
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Monthly Journal Club, M&M, Tumor Boards (Thoracic, GI/GU)
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Internal and External moonlighting opportunities
Resident Rotations
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1st Year: Month-long core rotations in GI/GU (x2), Body CT (x2), Neuro (x2), Interventional Radiology, Mammography, Nuclear Medicine, Inpatient Fluoroscopy, and Women's/Children's Imaging
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2nd Year: Musculoskeletal, Pediatrics (2 months at LeBonheur Children’s Hospital), and Cardiothoracic (with exposure to Cardiac MRI). In addition to rotations in Neuro, General Radiology at Desoto, Nuclear Medicine, Interventional Radiology, and Mammography.
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3rd Year: Body MRI, Pediatrics (1 month), American Institute for Radiologic Pathology (AIRP), in addition to core rotations. Dedicated board study time in the spring.
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4th Year: 4 months of electives, in addition to core rotations.
Resident Call Schedule
- Baptist East Weekends - Diagnostic shifts covered by two residents each weekend (Sat/Sun), alternating 7a-5p or 8a-10p shifts. Attending radiologists staff all general radiology studies. These shifts are considered internal moonlighting and compensated hourly by MSIT.
- Interventional Radiology Weekends - Round and write notes on the inpatient census (Sat/Sun), typically done before noon. Residents not expected to stay for procedures.
- Night Float - Each assigned month split between two residents (approx. 15 nights/month), covering all STAT ER and inpatient cross-sectional studies performed in the Baptist system overnight (10p-7a). Approximately 10 hospitals covered. Preliminary reports (impression only). Staff radiologist available by phone.
- Short Float - 5p-4a, 7 sequential nights. In-house staff coverage until 10p. Assist Night Float resident from 10p-4a with STAT cross-sectional exams (preliminary reports). Supplemental compensation by MSIT.
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Pediatrics - Weekend days/nights at LeBonheur Children's hospital. 12-hour shifts. Partially compensated by MSIT. One week of nights per month while on rotation.
Estimated assigned call shifts by year:
R4: 2 East weekends, 2 IR weekends, 1 month Night float, 3 weeks Short float
Note: Call scheduling is very flexible and can be traded amongst residents as needed.
Primary Training Locations
Wolf River Imaging Center (MSIT Corporate Office, Memphis)
