Diagnostic Radiology Residency

Residency Program Director's Welcome

Thank you for your interest in the University of Kentucky! Our ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology Residency Training Program will be offering eight PGY-2 positions in the 2027 NRMP Match for the July 1, 2028 appointment year.

The University of Kentucky offers an exceptional environment to train as the Department of Radiology and UK Healthcare continues to grow and innovate. Our residents benefit from exposure to state-of-the-art imaging across all modalities, minimally invasive procedures, and a diverse, high-acuity patient population. With more than 70 subspecialty faculty members, our department offers exceptional mentorship, research opportunities, and a wide range of fellowship training experiences.

Preparing Diagnostic Radiologists to Succeed in Their Future Professional Careers

As our department continues to grow in both technology and clinical volume, we remain steadfast in our core mission: providing an exceptional educational experience that prepares residents for successful careers in diagnostic radiology. We do so by involving residents in every facet of patient care. On typical rotations, residents enjoy one-on-one teaching with faculty.  

Our educational opportunities outside of the reading room also abound. On average, our residents receive at least one educational conference a day. Conferences range from case-based lectures to interactive workshops and competitive games. Residents also benefit from teaching each other by leading journal clubs and morbidity and mortality conferences as well as presenting a formal didactic lecture. Many divisions also provide weekly teaching conferences in a smaller group setting. In addition to our own diverse faculty, we have an active Bluegrass Visiting Professorship, which attracts world renown radiologists from other institutions to share their cutting-edge research and prepare our third-year residents for the ABR Core Exam.

Balancing Clinical Expectations and Independent Study

In our program, we strive to maintain the right balance between clinical expectations and time for independent study. Our emergency and trauma radiology and vascular/interventional rotations are the only evening hours responsibilities for the residents. The ER rotation is an in-house night-float model, while VIR is at home pager call. Dedicated research and elective rotations provide residents with protected time to engage in scholarly activity and explore subspecialty interests in greater depth.

Multiple Opportunities to Pursue Radiology

At UK there are multiple opportunities to pursue your passion in radiology either during your residency, as part of an early specialization pathway, or after residency, through a dedicated fellowship. Residents can choose to pursue either the 16-Month Pathway to Dual Certification in Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Radiology or the Early Specialization in Interventional Radiology (ESIR) pathway. For those looking to specialize after residency, we offer fellowships in abdominal radiology, breast radiology, cardiovascular and thoracic radiology, emergency radiology, musculoskeletal radiology, neuroradiology, and oncologic radiology. Additionally, our Division of Vascular & Interventional Radiology also offers a one or two-year independent interventional radiology residency.

Wellness

While radiology education is the center of our focus, we also recognize that personal and social growth contribute to and foster professional growth. Our Resident Wellness Committee was established in 2018 and has proven a major success. The resident-led committee has organized an intramural volleyball team, dinners in downtown Lexington, a UK football tailgate, and annual holiday parties. All residents are welcome to attend and bring their significant others, furry friends and/or children!  

We thank you for your interest in the University of Kentucky, and we hope you will consider joining our training program!

Amanda Gibson, DO
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Program Director, Diagnostic Radiology Residency