Grow and develop skills as a radiologist
The academic curriculum is divided into three general categories: vascular diagnosis (or noninvasive imaging), vascular interventions, and non-vascular interventions. Didactics will be organized based on these categories and organ systems and given in a logical order to facilitate mastery of essential concepts and maximize knowledge retention. Residents gain additional learning experience by participating in multidisciplinary conferences involving vascular surgery, hepatology, oncology, and transplant surgery.
Scholar activity is an essential component of this residency program. Each resident is assigned to a faculty mentor based on shared clinical and research interest and must complete a quality improvement project and participate in at least one original research project before graduation.
Sample rotation schedule
The information below provides an illustrative example of the rotation schedule. Please note that specifics are subject to change as updates and enhancements to program are continually made to improve the resident learning experience.
| Subject | PGY2 | PGY3 | PGY4 | PGY5 | PGY6 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plain film Fluoro | 8 Weeks | 2 Weeks | |||
| Body CT | 6 Weeks | 6 Weeks | 4 Weeks | ||
| Body MR | 4 Weeks | 2 Weeks | |||
| Chest | 6 Weeks | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks | ||
| Cardiac | 2 Weeks | 2 Weeks | |||
| MSK | 6 Weeks | 6 Weeks | 4 Weeks | ||
| Neuro | 6 Weeks | 6 Weeks | 4 Weeks | ||
| Peds | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks | |||
| Body US | 6 Weeks | 4 Weeks | 2 Weeks | ||
| Breast | 2 Weeks | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks | |
| Nuc Med | 6 Weeks | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks | 2 Weeks | |
| IR | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks | 24 Weeks | 28 Weeks |
| MiddleHawk | 4 Weeks | 3 Weeks | |||
| NightHawk | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks | |||
| AIRP | 4 Weeks | ||||
| PQI/Research | 2 Weeks | 3 Weeks | |||
| Vascular imaging | 4 Weeks | 8 Weeks | |||
| Vascular Surgery | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks | |||
| Neuro IR | 4 Weeks | ||||
| Hepatology Oncology | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks | |||
| SICU | 4 Weeks | ||||
| Introductory Course | 2 Weeks |
First three years are aligned with the Diagnostic Radiology residency.
During the second year, your rotation schedule will begin to incorporate mammography, pediatric imaging, cardiac imaging, and vascular US in addition to the core rotations listed above. You will also participate in weekend daytime call focusing on CT interpretation to increase your exposure in emergency imaging and get a flavor of the experiences encountered on middlehawk and nighthawk rotations. Two weeks will also be allocated as protected time to work on research and PQI projects, which you will be expected to complete upon graduation.
The third-year rotation schedule will also incorporate OB US (2nd/3rd trimester) and AIRP. AIRP will be offered to you as both virtual and in-person options with housing provided if in-person attendance is requested. You will begin to participate in middlehawk evening and nighthawk overnight shifts during this year, the details of which are outlined under the “call system” section of the website. One week will also be reserved for dedicated work on research and PQI projects.
The final years focus on advancing procedural skills and clinical knowledge, ultimately achieving full autonomy. Rotations include critical care, oncology, hepatology, vascular surgery, and neuro-interventional radiology to deepen the understanding and enhance collaboration across specialties.
Residents work alongside 15 fellowship-trained interventional radiologists and are immersed in a full spectrum of care, including outpatient clinic, preparation for procedures and longitudinal follow-up.
They get direct teaching from attending physicians and actively engage in hands-on experiences with a substantial volume of both common and complex cases across two primary training campuses, which receive complex transfers from 13 other sites.
A team of advanced practitioners on the main teaching campus facilitate the consult service and lighter procedures, allowing residents to concentrate on complex cases and educational growth.
Medical student electives
Welcome to the Medical Student IR Elective at St. Luke’s! If you are a medical student eager to dive into the thrilling world of minimally invasive procedures, you have come to the right place. Our elective offers a comprehensive and engaging experience that will leave you feeling inspired and well-prepared for your future in IR.
During your time with us, you will be fully immersed in the dynamic and fast-paced environment of IR. You will have the unique opportunity to participate in every stage of patient care, from pre-procedure workups to scrubbing in on procedures and handling post-procedure follow-ups. While the majority of your experience will be in an inpatient setting, rest assured that you will have a well-rounded exposure to the field.
Your days will typically run from 8 am to 5 pm, with no on-call responsibilities or weekends. Our robust department performs the entire spectrum of IR procedures, including peripheral vascular interventions, tumor embolization, tumor ablation, venous interventions, PE thrombectomy, UFE, PAE and thoracic duct embolization, just to name a few.
To culminate your rotation, you will have the chance to present an intriguing case and topic to the faculty, showcasing your knowledge and passion for IR. Additionally, motivated students will have the opportunity to pick up research projects which can be continued after the elective. Join us for a transformative experience that will ignite your passion for IR and set you on the path to excellence in this cutting-edge specialty.
Visiting Students
Visiting medical students who are interested in the IR elective are encouraged to apply through VSLO at AAMC.org. We are currently not accepting visiting student applications for the DR elective.
During your time with us, you will be fully immersed in the dynamic and fast-paced environment of IR. You will have the unique opportunity to participate in every stage of patient care, from pre-procedure workups to scrubbing in on procedures and handling post-procedure follow-ups. While the majority of your experience will be in an inpatient setting, rest assured that you will have a well-rounded exposure to the field.
Your days will typically run from 8 am to 5 pm, with no on-call responsibilities or weekends. Our robust department performs the entire spectrum of IR procedures, including peripheral vascular interventions, tumor embolization, tumor ablation, venous interventions, PE thrombectomy, UFE, PAE and thoracic duct embolization, just to name a few.
To culminate your rotation, you will have the chance to present an intriguing case and topic to the faculty, showcasing your knowledge and passion for IR. Additionally, motivated students will have the opportunity to pick up research projects which can be continued after the elective. Join us for a transformative experience that will ignite your passion for IR and set you on the path to excellence in this cutting-edge specialty.
Visiting Students
Visiting medical students who are interested in the IR elective are encouraged to apply through VSLO at AAMC.org. We are currently not accepting visiting student applications for the DR elective.
Course Director
Steven Han, MD
IR Residency Core Faculty
Division of Interventional Radiology
Coordinator
Missi Keeler
Phone: (484) 526-4875
Email: missikeeler@sluhn.org
How to apply
Submit your application to be considered for St. Luke’s Integrated IR Residency Program.