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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.

For more information please refer to:

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Cara Hoover

1740 W. Taylor Street, Suite 2511, MC 931, Chicago, Illinois 60612

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!