University of Utah Health Program

The University of Utah's Integrated Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Residency (IR/DR) Program is a highly competitive 5-year ACGME accredited program. The program starts with 4 years of integrated diagnostic and interventional radiology training followed by a fifth year dedicated solely to Interventional Radiology. The training includes rotations in various imaging subspecialties such as Thoracic, Gastrointestinal/Genitourinary, Neuro, Musculoskeletal, Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, and more.

Candidates entering the program following a 1-year surgical internship is preferred. The program requires completion of a surgical internship as a prerequisite. After completing residency, graduates will be eligible to obtain a dual IR-DR certificate from the American Board of Radiology.

Research training is considered essential, and residents are expected to participate in research projects during their residency. The program offers strong research faculty mentors and resources to support residents through various research endeavors.

The program follows the ERAS application process and the preferred application deadline is October 1. Materials required for application include the common ERAS application form, CV, personal statement, medical school transcript, MSPE, USMLE Step 1 score, Step 2 CK and CS scores, three letters of recommendation, among other requirements.

The selection committee reviews applications holistically considering various factors such as clinical performance, examinations scores, research experiences, leadership qualities, and letters of recommendation. While there are no strict requirements for successful applicants, typical characteristics of matched applicants include strong USMLE scores, research experiences, and excellent personal characteristics.

The program supports International Medical Graduates (IMG) and encourages outstanding applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. IMGs must be ECFMG certified and hold a clinical J-1 visa before training begins on July 1.

Applicants selected to interview will be notified via email invitation. Interviews are conducted virtually and are typically scheduled from mid-December through January. Optional visiting rotations are available for interested applicants to experience the program firsthand.

Overall, the University of Utah's IR/DR residency program aims to train residents to become clinical, academic, and research leaders in Interventional Radiology while emphasizing compassion, innovation, and quality patient care.