Medical Student Electives

Welcome to the Medical Student IR Elective at St. Luke’s! If you are a medical student eager to dive into the thrilling world of minimally invasive procedures, you have come to the right place. Our elective offers a comprehensive and engaging experience that will leave you feeling inspired and well-prepared for your future in IR.

During your time with us, you will be fully immersed in the dynamic and fast-paced environment of IR. You will have the unique opportunity to participate in every stage of patient care, from pre-procedure workups to scrubbing in on procedures and handling post-procedure follow-ups. While the majority of your experience will be in an inpatient setting, rest assured that you will have a well-rounded exposure to the field.

Your days will typically run from 8 am to 5 pm, with no on-call responsibilities or weekends. Our robust department performs the entire spectrum of IR procedures, including peripheral vascular interventions, tumor embolization, tumor ablation, venous interventions, PE thrombectomy, UFE, PAE and thoracic duct embolization, just to name a few.

To culminate your rotation, you will have the chance to present an intriguing case and topic to the faculty, showcasing your knowledge and passion for IR. Additionally, motivated students will have the opportunity to pick up research projects which can be continued after the elective.

Join us for a transformative experience that will ignite your passion for IR and set you on the path to excellence in this cutting-edge specialty.

Visiting Students
Visiting medical students who are interested in the IR elective are encouraged to apply through VSLO at AAMC.org. We are currently not accepting visiting student applications for the DR elective.