MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital Program
Interventional radiology - independent - Washington, DC | ACGME Code: 4151000001
The MedStar Health/Georgetown University Hospital Interventional Radiology Residency Program offers a comprehensive training experience in interventional radiology. Residents receive hands-on clinical training at two leading institutions in Washington, D.C.: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital and MedStar Washington Hospital Center.
The program emphasizes a strong clinical focus with a primary admitting team and a well-established outpatient clinic. Residents have the opportunity to gain direct clinical experience in various specialized areas including interventional oncology, hepatobiliary interventions, peripheral arterial and venous interventions, and genitourinary interventions.
Notably, the program has gained ACGME approval and is dedicated to educating the next generation of interventional radiologists for careers in academia or private practice. Graduates have gone on to secure academic appointments at reputable institutions and establish successful private practices across the country.
Applicants who have completed a diagnostic radiology residency are eligible for the program. For those who obtained early specialization in IR (ESIR) during diagnostic radiology training, a one-year Independent IR Residency is available. Other applicants with diagnostic radiology residency training can pursue the two-year Independent IR Residency.
The curriculum is designed to provide a wide range of clinical experiences, including rotations in general IR, ICU, hepatology and oncology, peripheral arterial interventions, aortic interventions, trauma interventions, and outpatient IR procedures. Residents have the opportunity to work closely with patients in dedicated outpatient interventional radiology clinics.
For more information about applying to the program, individuals are encouraged to contact the program directly through the provided contact information on their website.
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