Interventional Radiology Independent Residency
Duration: 1.5 Year(s)
UC Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine
Irvine, California, USA
Course TypeResidency Program
Course Specialty
Interventional Radiology
Affiliation
University of California (UCI) - Irvine
Overview
The Interventional Radiology Independent Residency at UC Irvine is a 1–2 year advanced training program for physicians who have completed Diagnostic Radiology, offering comprehensive hands-on experience in minimally invasive, image-guided procedures such as vascular and non-vascular interventions, embolization, and catheter-based therapies; the program emphasizes clinical patient care, procedural expertise, and multidisciplinary collaboration, with exposure to complex cases in a high-volume academic setting, along with opportunities in research and academic development, ultimately preparing trainees for independent practice and eligibility for dual certification in Interventional Radiology and Diagnostic Radiology (IR/DR).
Admission Intake
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Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Stipend is provided as per UC Irvine residency salary structure (approx $90,000–$100,000 per year depending on PGY level) along with standard benefits
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- Must have completed an ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology Residency
- Applicant should be board-eligible or board-certified in Diagnostic Radiology
- Eligible for ESIR (Early Specialization in Interventional Radiology) or non-ESIR pathway
- Must fulfill institutional requirements for medical licensure/training in the U.S.
- Suitable for candidates seeking subspecialty training in Interventional Radiology
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)Doctor of Osteopathy (DO)
Admission Process:
- Apply through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service)
- Participate in the NRMP Match (Independent IR Residency Match)
- Submit required documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statement
- Letters of Recommendation
- USMLE/COMLEX scores
- Applications are reviewed by the program faculty
- Shortlisted candidates are invited for interviews
- Final selection is done through the Match ranking system
