Duke University Hospital Program

The Interventional Radiology Residency program at Duke University Hospital offers an Integrated IR Residency that combines clinical and academic strengths, preparing trainees for both Diagnostic Radiology (DR) and Interventional Radiology (IR) practice. The curriculum is 5 years long and leads to a dual certificate in DR and IR. The program includes clinical rotations focusing on diagnostic imaging interpretive skills, with exposure to various specialties like Cardiothoracic Imaging, Neuroradiology, Pediatric Radiology, and more.

For those interested in the Integrated IR Residency Program, applications are made through ERAS, and interviews take place in November and December. Three medical students are accepted each year. There is also a 1 or 2-year accredited Independent IR Residency for DR residents who wish to pursue formal IR specialty training. Additionally, the Early Specialization in IR (ESIR) program is available for DR residents interested in an accelerated path to IR.

The IR division at Duke University Hospital has a team of 9 attending physicians, 3 advanced practice providers, IR technologists, and nurses. Residents have the opportunity to engage in various procedures at the hospital and the VA hospitals each month. The program offers funded research opportunities and state-of-the-art image-guided procedural training.

Residents in the program are actively involved in clinical research projects and have access to a research lab for both basic and translational science research. The program provides benefits including competitive salaries, insurance coverage, child care services, education stipends, and opportunities for internal moonlighting.

The Duke IR program has a strong emphasis on a comprehensive educational experience, offering various conferences, board preparation sessions, and grand rounds. Residents also benefit from the program's location in Durham, part of the vibrant Research Triangle area, with ample recreational and cultural activities available year-round.

For more information on the program and application details, interested individuals can visit the Duke Department of Radiology's website.