Integrated Interventional Radiology Residency
The Division of Interventional Radiology consists of 6 full-time IR faculty who are committed to excellence in patient care, medical student and resident education, and clinical/translational IR research.
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The UI COM Interventional Radiology Residency program participates in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). Applications are only accepted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
- Completed applications and supporting documents (personal statement, curriculum vitae, transcript from medical school, three letters of recommendation, Dean’s letter, and a photograph) should be submitted via ERAS.
- USMLE Step 1 is required.
- We do not require USMLE Step 2 scores but do consider these scores if available.
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Resident Benefits
- Access to highly regarded online references:
- SIR Residency Essentials
- STATdx
- RadPrimer
- E-Anatomy
- Yearly book stipend
- Conference allowances:
- AIRP during 3rd year with stipend provided by the department
- Monetary allowance and time for presentation at a conference
- 1-3 days off for RSNA depending on PGY Level
- 3rd years are placed on less demanding rotations during the six months prior to their Board exam
- In addition, time-off for both Physics and Boards reviews (e.g. Huda and Duke Reviews)
- Vacations are scheduled individually and include:
- Twenty workdays (four weeks) per year
- Additionally, standard university holidays and sick days
- Access to highly regarded online references:
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Cara Hoover
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Our Mission
To provide excellence in Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology training in order to develop the next generation of physicians by creating a culture of patient advocacy, education and scholarship, and physician leadership which allows our trainees the opportunity to excel within, and advance the field of Interventional Radiology at community, regional, and national levels.
Our Goals
- Create excellent clinicians
Train astute clinicians who are confident and capable in their ability to compassionately and respectfully manage patients before and after procedures, in addition to technical excellence. - Create problem solvers
Provide the educational framework to graduate residents who are adaptable, versatile, and skilled, able to master new procedures and adopt new technologies after formal training has ended - Create a culture of lifelong learning and scholastic proficiency
Cultivate and sustain resident curiosity and learning by developing academic core competencies, supporting scientific literacy, and engaging research interests.
We hope you share our excitement for our Integrated IR Residency program at the University of Illinois at Chicago!