Career Development - Radiology

Residency in diagnostic radiology involves one internship year, followed by four years of radiology intensive training. Some programs are integrated, while others are not, so it pays to really research programs. Residency in interventional radiology involves one internship year, followed by five years of radiology residency training. Many who pursue radiology also complete a 1- or 2-year fellowship.

Subspecialties in radiology include:

• Mammography and Women’s imaging
• Interventional radiology
• Neuroradiology
• Musculoskeletal imaging
• Body imaging
• Pediatric radiology
• Nuclear medicine
• Additionally, some subspecialties are combined (e.g., neuro/MRI)

Diagnostic radiologists do not have clinic responsibilities. Throughout residency, residents should expect to work from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm or a little later, with on-call responsibilities. Interventional radiologists may spend one or two days a week seeing patients in a clinical setting.

Qualities that make a good radiologist include:

• Strong communication skills, particularly with other physicians.
• A team-oriented mentality.
• Strong skills in anatomy & pathology.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Those wishing to pursue interventional radiology also need to be comfortable with conducting procedures.

For research opportunities, please contact the Vice Chair for Education in Radiology, Dr. Jeremy Nguyen.

Additionally, students may want to pursue research opportunities through the DeBakey Scholars Program. This program offers medical students the opportunity to pursue and complete a longitudinal, structured, closely supervised research experience culminating in a capstone presentation prior to graduation. For more information, contact Dr. Derek Pociask. 

The Radiology Interest Group (RIG) sponsors events that foster an interest in radiology as a specialty. 

Dr. Mandy Weidenhaft – Radiology Residency Program Director

Dr. Jane Ball

It’s recommended that students interested in pursuing radiology take two 2-week electives in the field. The first rotation will offer a broad overview, while the second allows the student to tailor their learning experience to a greater degree.

Sample-T4-RADS-Schedule.pdf

Summary Statistics (from "Charting Outcomes in the Match 2024")

Special Considerations When Applying for Residency

No special considerations. Students will go through the NRMP Match process.

Do well on Step 1 and Step 2.

Determine the qualities that are most important to you for a good “fit.” Then, see if you can arrange an away rotation at places that have those qualities.