Licensing Agency

Tennessee licenses physicians through the Board of Medical Examiners and regulates radiation safety and facility registration through environmental and health agencies. Radiology credentialing emphasizes American Board of Radiology certification and documented case experience for interventional privileges. The state supports continuing education and quality assurance programs across academic and community settings.

Continuing Education

License renewal requires continuing medical education attestation and documentation of continuing competence. Radiologists typically maintain American Board of Radiology certification and meet state continuing education expectations. Health systems provide structured continuing medical education peer review and quality improvement programs to support ongoing competence.

Salary Ranges

Diagnostic radiologist 350000 to 740000 per year | Interventional radiologist 430000 to 860000 per year | Neuroradiologist 400000 to 800000 per year | Mammography specialist 320000 to 600000 per year

Information About Tennessee

Tennessee has major academic centers and a mix of urban and rural healthcare systems with regional referral networks. The state emphasizes facility compliance and continuing education to maintain safe imaging services. Workforce distribution and access to subspecialty care vary across regions.

Sources: Tennessee Board of Medical Examiners | Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation | American Board of Radiology