University of Missouri-Columbia Program

The University of Missouri-Columbia School of Medicine offers a comprehensive range of radiology residency programs, including Diagnostic Radiology, Nuclear Medicine, and Interventional Radiology. The Diagnostic Radiology residency program accepts five residents each year and provides training in various subspecialties such as neuroradiology, interventional radiology, MSK, chest, body, mammography, nuclear medicine, and pediatric imaging. Residents have ample opportunities for clinical exposure, research, and teaching experiences.

The Early Specialization in Interventional Radiology Residency (ESIR) pathway is available for residents in the Diagnostic Radiology program, allowing them to receive additional procedural and clinical training. There is also an Independent Interventional Radiology Residency program for residents who wish to pursue additional training in interventional radiology. The Interventional Radiology Residency program offers integrated, independent, and ESIR pathways positions to both medical students and current diagnostic radiology resident applicants.

Application to the Diagnostic Radiology program requires three letters of reference, USMLE Step 1 and Step 2 scores, and is processed through The Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). The program emphasizes hands-on educational experiences, research, and intensive physics preparation for the ABR Core Exam.

The Nuclear Medicine Residency program is ACGME-accredited and offers training in SPECT/CT, PET/CT, nuclear cardiology, and radionuclide therapy. Applicants are required to have at least one year of ACGME-approved preparatory clinical training, three letters of recommendation, and an ECFMG certificate if applicable.

The program welcomes applications from international graduates and accepts DO graduates. The residency program provides funds for educational needs and includes rotations at various clinical institutions such as the University of Missouri Health Care, Ellis Fischel Cancer Center, Harry S. Truman Memorial Veterans' Hospital, and Women’s Hospital.

Residents who complete the program are well-prepared for careers in private practice or academic medicine. The program also has a history of successful placements for alumni in various fellowship programs and private practices across the country.