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In the Spotlight
Dr. Wallace Practices the GSM Mission in the Republic of Moldova
New Dedicated Heart Hospital Enhances Fellowship Programs
First-Year Resident Dr. Helms Receives Teaching Award
Dr. Boyd Inspires AVID Nashville High School Students
Surgery Resident Dr. Jones Gains Third-World Medical Experience
Dr. Lawson Selected for New Nestle Nutrition Fellowship
Medical Simulation Center Examines New Virtual Technology
Rinehart Becomes Distinguished Anesthesiology Residency Coordinator
News
New Resident and Fellow Assistance Program Now Available
2010 Torch Campaign Co-Chairs Named
Compliance Update: Reimbursement and Privacy
Continuing Medical and Dental Education
CME-Certified Dermatology Meeting, September 17
Scholarly Activity
Pathology Resident Dr. Bruker Presents ODAM Research in Beijing
Misty Long Participates in Elite PET/CT Symposium
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Dr. Boyd Inspires AVID Nashville High School Students
In April, approximately 170 high school students from metropolitan Nashville schools gathered in Wood Auditorium to glimpse a day in the life of a radiologist, as presented by James Boyd, MD, Assistant Professor, Radiology. Through the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program, a college preparatory program, a diverse group of students visit college campuses in the Nashville area throughout the school year and then visit the University of Tennessee at the end of the year.
Wilson Boyd, Nashville area teacher, AVID chaperone, and son of Dr. Boyd, said AVID staff wanted to give the students an interactive, real medical experience, which is why the tour included the UT Graduate School of Medicine for the first time this year.
Welcomed by J. Mark McKinney, MD, Chair, Radiology, the students were asked to assist Dr. Boyd in diagnosing three cases with the help of participating Radiology Residents Jason Hill, MD, chief; Christine Ormsby, MD; Brian Dupree, MD; Nicholas Waddell, MD; Josh Medina, MD; Samuel Porter, MD; and Amanda Ingram, MD, and Medical Student Lindsay Luttrell. AVID students brainstormed a list of questions that radiologists should ask when introduced to a new case. Then, Dr. Boyd showed students images of three brain scans taken using CT and MRI equipment and explained how differential diagnosis was used to identify hyperdense mass foramen of Monro, brain abscess and glioblastoma multiforme in these three cases.
Dr. Boyd encouraged students to pursue the medical field, saying "take the challenging path" and "easy things don't allow you to grow."
Of the rewards of radiology, Dr. Boyd said, "Radiology is a super cool field. You work with computers all day, doctors send patients to you and say, 'I have this problem, how do I image it?' We help them. It's also rewarding for me to train young radiologists."
Students found Dr. Boyd's presentation inspiring, including LaTericka Hudson, 10th grade AVID participant, who said the event encouraged her and gave her the drive to continue her pursuit of a career in medicine.
