Interventional Radiology Residency Program
Duration: 5 Year(s)
UC Irvine School of Medicine, Irvine
Irvine, California, USA
Course TypeMaster
Course Specialty
Interventional Radiology
Affiliation
University of California (UCI) - Irvine
Overview
The Interventional Radiology Residency Program at the UC Irvine School of Medicine is a five-year ACGME-accredited integrated training program that develops expertise in both diagnostic and interventional radiology, with the initial years focused on core imaging training (CT, MRI, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy) followed by advanced training in minimally invasive, image-guided procedures; residents gain extensive hands-on experience in vascular and non-vascular interventions, oncology and emergency procedures, along with comprehensive clinical patient management, multidisciplinary collaboration, research exposure, and teaching opportunities, preparing graduates for board certification in Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology (IR/DR) and leadership roles in modern image-guided therapy.
Admission Intake
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Fee (INR):
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Stipend (INR):
Residents receive a competitive salary (e.g., approx. $92,000+ annually for PGY level) along with benefits, education stipend, and conference travel support, depending on training year and institutional policies
Accomodation:
At Your Own
Scholarship:
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Eligibility
- MD or DO degree (or international equivalent)
- Completion of ACGME-accredited internship (PGY-1) for Integrated IR pathway
- For Independent IR: completion of Diagnostic Radiology residency
- Strong academic performance, clinical training, and letters of recommendation
- Valid USMLE/COMLEX scores
- Eligible for California medical licensure (by start of training)
- International graduates must meet ECFMG certification requirements
Minimum Education
MD (Doctor of Medicine)
Admission Process:
- Apply through ERAS (Electronic Residency Application Service)
- Program participates in NRMP Match (for Integrated IR pathway)
- Submit required documents:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Personal Statement
- Medical School Transcript
- MSPE (Dean’s Letter)
- USMLE/COMLEX transcripts
- Minimum 3 Letters of Recommendation
- Application review and shortlisting by program committee
- Selected candidates invited for interview (virtual/in-person)
- Final selection through Match process / direct selection (Independent track)
