The 2024 graduates of the Charles J. Tegtmeyer Program of Interventional Radiology for IR technologists. From left to right: Hunter Fitzgerald, Chelsey Badiuk, Ashleigh Sneed, Alexandra Jimenez, Jessica Triggs, and Mary Marr.
On Friday, August 23, the Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging recognized the 2024 graduates of the Charles J. Tegtmeyer Program of Interventional Radiology for technologists. The ceremony was held in the University of Virginia’s Pinn Hall, and celebrated six graduating technologists: Chelsey Badiuk, Hunter Fitzgerald, Alexandra Jimenez, Mary Marr, Ashleigh Sneed, and Jessica Triggs.
The event marked the 50th graduating class of the program, which offers radiology technologists specialized training in minimally invasive procedures. The one-year paid internship has trained 263 IR technologists since 1973, many of whom returned earlier in August for a 50th anniversary celebration.
This year’s graduation featured remarks from Daniel Sheeran, MD, an associate professor in the Interventional Radiology division who also serves as the program’s medical director. Chandler Fountain, MD, assistant professor in the Interventional Radiology division, was the event’s keynote speaker and reflected on the year’s highlights.
During the ceremony, graduate Chelsey Badiuk received also received recognition for outstanding academic and clinical work with the Helen Baughman Award and the Charles J. Tegtmeyer, MD Award.
While their training is over, it’s not a total goodbye: Hunter Fitzgerald is continuing his career at the University of Virginia’s Division of Interventional Radiology. Meanwhile, others have found positions across the country, from Richmond to Alaska.
Learn more about the Charles J. Tegtmeyer Program of Interventional Radiology at the link.
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