Integrated Interventional Radiology Residency Program
The department of radiology is pleased to offer a new ACGME-accredited Integrated Interventional Radiology residency program. The program participates in the NRMP Match and is recruiting two PGY-2 positions beginning July 1, 2025 (physician-only) and two PGY-2 positions (advanced) beginning July 1, 2026.
Welcome from the Program Director
We invite you to join us in the endeavor of providing excellent minimally invasive therapies in a state-of-the-art facility while in an environment that will provide you with all of the clinical, teaching, and mentoring resources to succeed as an interventional radiologist.
Dynamic and Continuously Evolving Specialty
Interventional radiology (IR) is a dynamic and continuously evolving specialty that uses the complex toolbox of radiological imaging to guide minimally invasive interventions and treatments. It is truly an inspiring career. Charles Dotter is the founding father of the specialty and his famous quote will live on forever: “the angiographic catheter can be more than a tool for passive means of diagnostic observation; used with imagination, it can become an important surgical instrument." Dr. Charles Dotter.
Merging Imaging Expertise with Technical and Clinical Skills
The overall goal of our IR program is to merge imaging expertise with not only technical skills, but also clinical skills. The IR residents will take an active role in all aspects of patient care including image interpretation, evaluation of new patients, procedures, inpatient and outpatient care, patient follow-up, and will be given opportunities to be involved in research and participate in multidisciplinary boards.
Full Gamut of Vascular and Nonvascular Procedures
The vascular and interventional radiology division at the University of Kentucky performs the full gamut of vascular and nonvascular procedures in both adult and pediatric populations. Included among these are diagnostic angiography, percutaneous angioplasty and stenting, embolization therapy, percutaneous tumor ablative therapies, thrombolysis, gastrointestinal/biliary interventions, genitourinary interventions, transplant interventions, dialysis fistula/graft evaluation and treatment, drainage and/or sclerosis, and vascular access. We have a very large volume of oncology work at our Chandler Medical Center as you would expect of a nationally ranked NCI ( National Cancer Institute) Comprehensive cancer center and we are very active in both chemoembolization and SIRT as well as percutaneous ablative therapies such as microwave ablation and cryoablation. Our center is a busy liver, kidney, heart and lung transplant center providing a wide variety of complex cases.
HOW TO APPLY
Candidates must, prior to appointment, have completed an ACGME-accredited (or equivalent) clinical year, be eligible for Kentucky medical licensure, and meet all institutional requirements for appointment, including ACLS certification. International applicants must obtain ECFMG certification, a clinical visa, and a license to practice medicine in the Commonwealth of Kentucky prior to the start of residency training.
Selection will be based on criteria such as preparedness, ability, aptitude, academic credentials, communication skills, and personal qualities such as preparedness, ability, aptitude, academic credentials, communication skills, and personal qualities such as motivation and integrity. We are committed to inclusive recruitment, retention and advancement of talented trainees of diverse backgrounds.
Materials solicited for review through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) include:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Application form
- Medical school transcript
- Medical school Dean’s letter
- Residency Program Director’s recommendation (preferred) plus two other professional letters of recommendation
- Personal statement
- USMLE transcripts (and/or equivalent)
- ECFMG certification (as applicable)
Interviews are conducted virtually and are required.