Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Program

Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine Program in Interventional Radiology (IR/DR) offers an integrated residency program, recently approved by the ACGME, designed for students interested in pursuing a career in interventional radiology.

The program has established the Early Specialization in Interventional Radiology (ESIR) training pathway within the Diagnostic Radiology residency. This dual pathway allows residents to either focus on interventional radiology after their initial year or pursue diagnostic radiology subspecialties and molecular imaging, offering an adaptable training experience tailored to their evolving interests 1.

Curriculum and Rotations

The curriculum encompasses comprehensive training that includes a broad range of life-saving interventional vascular and oncologic procedures. Residents will be exposed to innovative treatments that are uniquely available at prestigious medical centers. As part of their learning, residents at Johns Hopkins typically interpret over 500 CT and MR angiography exams throughout their four years in diagnostic training, performing at least 1,000 procedures during their two-year interventional radiology residency 1.

Clinical Training

The clinical training in the IR residency program is extensive, allowing residents to engage with a significant volume of inpatient IR admissions, an active IR clinic serving 150 to 200 patients monthly, and a consultative service supported by an IR fellow. The training will include a variety of comprehensive invasive procedures, covering areas such as biliary, genitourinary, biopsies, tumor ablations, and more 1.

Training Sites

Residents will have access to dedicated interventional radiology suites equipped with cutting-edge technology. For instance, the Johns Hopkins Hospital Interventional Radiology Center offers eight state-of-the-art IR suites, including specialized suites for complex cases. In addition, advanced training facilities include outpatient centers, ensuring comprehensive training opportunities across various settings 1.

Pediatric Interventional Radiology

A unique feature of the program is its integrated advanced pediatric IR training through the Johns Hopkins Children’s Center, ensuring that residents receive practical experience without requiring travel to a different facility. This integration involves daily IR work that provides residents a holistic view of pediatric care within interventional radiology 1.

Special Features of the Program

This program distinguishes itself through strong interdisciplinary collaboration, working closely with other clinical divisions such as multidisciplinary liver, fibroid, and HHT clinics. This collaborative approach enables comprehensive patient care and a team-based learning environment 1.

Application Information

Applications are accepted through ERAS starting September 5th, with interviews conducted through November and into December. The matching process takes place on March 20th. Specific requirements for application may include restrictions such as year of graduation and a maximum number of failed STEP exams 1.

Visa Support

Johns Hopkins program offers visa sponsorship options for international medical graduates, including J-1 and H-1B visa types. This allows eligible international candidates the opportunity to participate in the IR residency program 2.

Competitiveness and Special Application Requirements

The Interventional Radiology residency program at Johns Hopkins is highly competitive, welcoming applications from both U.S. graduates and international medical graduates. The program values diversity and does aim to be accommodating towards DO/IMG candidates, ensuring that anyone interested meets the eligibility criteria 2.

Benefits

Trainees are provided with numerous benefits including health, dental, and mental health services through the University Health Services. Specific details about insurance and wellness programs are also available to support the residents’ personal and professional well-being 1.