Joseph

Hendrickson

MD

Medical School

Washington State University - Elson S. Floyd College of Medicine

Undergraduate School

University of Washington

Intern Program

SkyRidge Medical Center, Lone Tree, CO - Transitional Year

Looking For In Residency

I was looking for a program with excellent teachers and mentors, diverse pathology, high volumes, and a location near friends and family with access to the outdoors.

UW Strengths

UW covers all the states in the WWAMI region which gives it an unrivaled catchment area and diversity of cases. You will be very well prepared for any fellowship or job opportunity down the road. In addition, whether you're into hiking, skiing, climbing, water sports etc, Seattle is one of the best cities in the country to pursue your hobbies.

Advice

Radiology has some of the most supportive faculty I've met during training. Seek out a mentor early who can help you pursue your passion and develop a plan for matching. There are many programs with excellent training. Make sure you find a program/location where you not only feel supported, but one that also allows you to pursue the hobbies outside of residency that make you happy.

Hobbies

Skiing, hiking/backpacking, climbing, video games, basketball, pickleball, golf, asian cuisine (sushi and ramen all day every day)

Clinical Interests

Undecided, but leaning towards MSK or neuro