Aultman Hospital/Mercy/NEOMED Program

The four-year Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program at Aultman/Cleveland Clinic Mercy/NEOMED in Canton is a comprehensive training program designed for physicians who wish to pursue careers in academic radiology or private practice. This program emphasizes both clinical exposure and research opportunities, providing a robust training experience within a supportive environment.

The program is accredited by the Accreditation Council on Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), ensuring adherence to high educational standards. Upon successful completion of the residency, graduates are eligible for certification in radiology from the American Board of Radiology.

Program Structure and Curriculum

The curriculum is carefully structured to cover all subspecialty areas of diagnostic radiology. Training begins on July 1st and is organized into 13 four-week blocks each year. Residents engage in a variety of rotations that include:

• Orientation and Emergency Radiology
• Chest Radiology
• Neuroradiology
• Musculoskeletal Radiology
• Gastrointestinal Radiology
• Genitourinary Radiology
• Interventional Radiology
• Ultrasound
• Nuclear Medicine
• Pediatrics

Each resident’s education is supplemented with daily intradepartmental conferences, including core lectures, case discussions, and journal clubs. The inclusion of a year-long physics course, led by certified medical physicists, ensures residents achieve proficiency in the principles of radiologic imaging.1

Research and Academic Opportunities

Research is an integral part of the residency experience. Residents are encouraged to participate in faculty-guided clinical research projects and are trained in manuscript preparation for publication in esteemed medical journals. An annual Resident Research Day is hosted by Aultman Hospital, providing a platform for residents to present their research findings.2

Early Specialization in Interventional Radiology (ESIR)

The program offers an Early Specialization in Interventional Radiology (ESIR) pathway, where one resident per year is selected to focus intensively on interventional procedures during their R3 and R4 years. This pathway is designed to streamline the training process, reducing the time required for a subsequent Interventional Radiology fellowship from two years to one.3

Training Sites

Residents receive training at Aultman Hospital, Cleveland Clinic Mercy Hospital, and Akron Children's Hospital. This diverse array of clinical settings equips residents with experience across a variety of patient populations and medical conditions, fostering well-rounded clinical expertise.4

Visa Support and Application Requirements

The program is open to international medical graduates and provides visa support. The types of visas that can be sponsored include J-1 and H-1B visas, allowing for residency training in the United States. The program is known to be friendly towards both DO graduates and International Medical Graduates (IMGs), although competition can be high given the quality and accreditation of the training provided.5

Application Details

Applicants must meet specific requirements, including a recent graduation year from medical school. The program typically does not accept applicants with more than one failed STEP examination, ensuring that candidates possess a solid foundation in medical knowledge.

The Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program at Aultman/Cleveland Clinic Mercy/NEOMED is structured to cultivate future leaders in the field of radiology, focusing on a comprehensive educational experience rooted in clinical excellence, research, and innovation.6