Radiology
Core Career Advisors
- Tim Koci- tmkoci@charter.net
- Keith Shonnard- shonnard@tcrad.com
- Eric Kraemer- ekraemer@renoimage.com
| U.S. Allopathic Seniors (2022) | ||
| Diagnostic | ||
| Step | Matched | Unmatched |
| Step 1 Mean | 245 | 233 |
| Step 2 Mean | 253 | 241 |
| Interventional Radiology | ||
| Step 1 Mean | 245 | 238 |
| Step 2 Mean | 253 | 251 |
| Criteria Interventional Radiology | Matched | Unmatched | ||
| Mean # of programs on rank order list | 6.4 | 1.4 | ||
| Mean # of research experiences | 5.5 | 3.8 | ||
| Mean # of volunteer experiences | 7.6 | 7.7 | ||
| Mean # of abstracts, presentations, and publications | 12.2 | 7.2 | ||
| Mean Step 1 Score | 245 | 238 | ||
| Mean Step 2 Score | 253 | 251 | ||
| Criteria Radiology Diagnostic | Matched | Unmatched | ||
| Mean # of programs ranked in specialty | 14.9 | 7.5 | ||
| Mean # of research experiences | 4.6 | 3.8 | ||
| Mean # of volunteer experiences | 7.2 | 6.2 | ||
| Mean # of abstracts, presentations, and publications | 8.0 | 7.2 | ||
| Mean Step 1 Score | 245 | 233 | ||
| Mean Step 2 Score | 253 | 241 | ||
| Year | # Programs | # Positions Offered | # Unfilled Programs | # U.S. Senior Applicants | # Total Applicants | % Filled US Seniors | % Filled Total | |
|
Diagnostic PGY-1 |
33 | 123 | 4 | 568 | 899 | 40.7% | 94.3 | |
|
Diagnostic PGY-2 |
179 | 990 | 18 | 870 | 1480 | 66.7% | 97.7% | |
|
Interventional PGY-1 Categorial |
22 | 38 | 1 | 152 | 206 | 65.8% | 97.4% | |
|
Radiation Oncology PGY-1 |
6 | 14 | 1 | 96 | 119 | 57.1% | 78.6% | |
|
Radiation Oncology PGY-2 |
82 | 175 | 23 | 128 | 184 | 65.1% | 81.7% | |
Step 2 scores can help an applicant if they represent a significant improved from Step 1
Yes. Yes. Plan to do at least one away rotation at a program that you are interested in applying to and have a good chance of matching. Be prepared to perform well.
- Boulder City
- Geisinger, PA
- Kaiser Permanente Southern California - Los Angeles
- Oregon Health & Science School of Medicine
- San Antonio
- St. Alphonsus Hospital - Boise ID
- University of California, Davis, Sacramento
- University of California, San Diego SOM
- University of California, San Francisco
- University of Utah SOM
- University of Texas Southwestern Medical School
- USF-Morsani
Research
- Research is a priority at competitive and academic programs.
- Doesn’t have to be radiology research – case reports, educational
- According to the NRMP successful applicants had an average of 3.2 research experiences and 4.8 abstracts/presentations.
- Be prepared to talk about your research during an interview.
Personal Statement
- Experiences that have informed your decision
- Dedication to lifelong learning and commitment to the specialty
- What you plan to do with your training?
Letters of Recommendation
- Three (3) letters are required but you can plan on 4 to be safe.
- Two from core clerkships
- One from within the specialty, preferably from an academic rotation.
- A 4th letter from significant research experience may be helpful for more competitive programs.
Application Timing
Programs begin reviewing applicants October
Programs begin offering Interviews in October
Interviews
December and January are the busiest months
2021
- U Washington Affil Hosps- DR
- Kaiser Permanente-Los Angeles-CA IR
- U Arizona COM- Tucson- IR
2020
- U Florida COM-Shands Hosp- DR
- UC Davis Med Ctr-CA- DR
- U North Carolina Hospitals- Rad-Onc
2019
- Oregon Health
- UC Davis Med Ctr-CA
2018
- Harbor UCLA Medical Center
- UNR Med - Reno (Prelim)
- University of North Carolina Hospitals
- Sunrise Health GME Consortium-NV
- (Trans. Mtn View)
- U Utah Affil Hospitals
2017
- UNR Med Reno (Prelim)
Santa Clara Valley Medical Center
2016
- Providence Sacred Hearth Med Ctr
University of Wisconsin - Loma Linda University
- Providence Sacred Hearth Med Ctr
2015
- University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals
- University of Southern Florida-Tampa
2014
- OHSU
- University of New Mexico SOM
2013
- University of Arizona Affiliated Hospitals
- Dartmouth-Hitchcock Med Center
- University of Nebraska Affil Hospitals
- University of Washington Affil Hospitals
2012
- Providence Sacred Hearth Ctr-Spokane
- Florida Hospital - Orlando
- Baylor College of Medicine-Houston
- Kaiser Permanente - Los Angeles
2011
- OHSU
- University of Arizona Affl Hospitals
2010
- University of Southern California
- UC Irvine SOM
- University of New Mexico