Grow and develop skills as a radiologist
The training program focuses on a true apprentice model of education with daily resident and faculty readout sessions in each of the 8 recognized clinical subspecialties of Radiology (Neuroradiology, Nuclear Medicine, Breast Imaging, Cardiothoracic, Musculoskeletal, Pediatrics, Interventional Radiology, and Body Imaging). Each rotation has clear goals and objectives that are carefully crafted and integrated into the curriculum by our subspecialty trained core faculty.
Each year you spend in our residency, you will continue to grow and develop your skills as a radiologist. We expect that you will assume graduated clinical responsibilities, progressively learn advanced imaging and take on more complex cases and volume over the course of four years.
We accept 6 DR residents per year and anticipate adding an ESIR track in the near future.
Four Year Curriculum
The information below provides an illustrative example of the rotation schedule. Please note that specifics are subject to change as updates and enhancements to program are continually made to improve the resident learning experience.
| Specialty | PGY2 | PGY3 | PGY4 | PGY5 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Body CT | 8 Weeks | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks | |
| Body MRI | 4 Weeks | 2 Weeks | ||
| Body US | 6 Weeks | 8 Weeks | 2 Weeks | |
| Breast | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks | |
| Chest | 6 Weeks | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks | |
| Cardiac | 2 Weeks | |||
| Emergency (days) | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks | ||
| Emergency (evenings) | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks | ||
| Emergency (nights) | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks | ||
| Interventional | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks | |
| Obstetrics | 2 Weeks | |||
| Musculoskeletal | 6 Weeks | 6 Weeks | 4 Weeks | |
| Neuroradiology | 8 Weeks | 8 Weeks | 4 Weeks | |
| Nuclear | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks |
| Pediatric Radiology | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks | 4 Weeks | |
| Vascular Ultrasound | 1 Weeks | |||
| AIRP | 4 Weeks | |||
| Elective | 32 Weeks | |||
| Introductory Course | 2 Weeks | |||
| Procedural Academy | 4 Weeks |
The first two weeks of residency incorporate an introductory course to acclimate to the field and department. During the first-year residents learn the fundamentals of radiology, and learn how to interpret radiography, US, CT and MRI, as they rotate on the foundational specialties of abdominal imaging, thoracic imaging, musculoskeletal imaging, pediatric radiology and neuroradiology. Residents learn how to perform fluoroscopy while on abdominal imaging rotations, and minimally invasive procedures while on interventional radiology. On the nuclear medicine rotation residents learn how to interpret nuclear medicine studies and administer treatments. Four weeks of dedicated daytime emergency radiology provide the opportunity to hone the skills learned on the foundational specialties in a high-volume, high-acuity environment. First year residents take weekend daytime shifts (6 hours) where they read ER and inpatient radiography and sonography, which complements the weekday learning experiences.
Second year residents continue to refine the skills learned in first year, as well as spend their first of three, one-month blocks in breast imaging, where they learn how to interpret mammography, breast ultrasound and MRI, and perform image guided breast procedures. Second year residents participate in weekend daytime calls (8 hours) where they primarily interpret emergency and inpatient CT studies. Our residents’ pediatric radiology education is complemented by a one-month rotation in the second year at Nemours A.I Dupont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, Delaware, where they interpret studies with pediatric subspecialty trained radiologists, and attend multidisciplinary conferences. While at Nemours-Dupont, residents are provided paid housing near the hospital, and do not take evening or weekend call at St. Luke’s.
Third year residents assume more independence, responsibility and autonomy as they have 4 weeks of evening (8 hours) and 4 weeks of overnight (10 hours) emergency radiology rotations where they read a high volume of high-acuity studies from across our network, the largest trauma network in the region. Each third-year resident attends the ACR Institute for Radiologic Pathology (AIRP) four-week comprehensive radiology-pathology correlation course, where they learn from leaders in the field. Residents do not take call shifts during their AIRP rotation, which provides them with a focused month of study time. The additional third year rotations in obstetrics/maternal fetal medicine, vascular ultrasound and cardiac imaging prepare residents for the American Board of Radiology’s Core examination.
The fourth year is a time for academic and clinical exploration, as residents have 32 weeks of elective to tailor their learning experiences to meet their educational and professional aspirations. Residents pursue “mini-fellowships” of dedicated, extended rotations in specialties of their choice at St. Luke’s. In addition to electives, residents maintain their competency in comprehensive, general radiology by having 4 weeks of evening and 4 weeks of overnight emergency radiology rotations. Fourth year residents round out their fourth year with their final four-week rotations in breast imaging and nuclear medicine.
How to apply
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