Dr. Parlyn D. Hatch is an Assistant Professor of Radiology at the University of Florida and a board-certified diagnostic radiologist at UF Health Jacksonville. She specializes in breast imaging, diagnostic radiology, and musculoskeletal imaging. Dr. Hatch received her medical degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Medicine. She completed her medical residency in diagnostic radiology at Howard University in Washington, DC, as well as fellowships in musculoskeletal radiology and breast imaging at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina. In this episode, Dr. Hatch shares her efforts to increase exposure to potential aspiring radiologists even before medical school and provides examples from her own life on how being flexible and willing to "pivot" has enhanced her career. She discusses the unique aspects of diagnostic radiology that make it an exciting specialty and offers valuable insights on maintaining work-life balance as a military veteran, mother, and wife while excelling in her professional role.
Join us as we explore Dr. Hatch's inspiring career, her advocacy for diversity in radiology, and her advice for medical students considering the field.
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