Interventional Radiology

Program Type: Military Residency at a Civilian Partnership Location

Location: University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Aurora, Colorado

Accredited: Yes, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education

Program Length: 5 years

Required Pre-Requisite Training: Medical School Graduation

Categorical Year in Specialty Required: No

Total Approved Complement: 25 (5 per program year)

Approved per Year (if applicable): 1 dedicated Army slot per year group

Dedicated Research Year Offered: Yes

Medical Student Rotation Availability: Yes

Additional Degree Concurrent with Training (e.g. MPH): No

Program Description

The Integrated Interventional Radiology Residency at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is dedicated to delivering exceptional patient care by employing cutting-edge techniques across a wide range of medical and surgical specialties. Our primary focus is to ensure the highest quality education for trainees at all levels, with a particular emphasis on nurturing future leaders in the field of Interventional Radiology. Our research interests span clinical, translational, and basic sciences, providing a robust foundation for scientific exploration and discovery.

Our residents gain invaluable experience across a wide spectrum of cases, including:

Vascular
Oncologic
Hepatobiliary
Dialysis
Pain/palliative
Genitourinary
Gastrointestinal conditions

Additionally, they have the unique opportunity to develop skills in pediatric and neurointerventional procedures. Multidisciplinary conferences, outpatient clinics, and noninvasive vascular imaging are integral components of their training.

Military Affiliation Highlights

One dedicated military position is available each year for an Army applicant. The University is located in a dense military region near Buckley with an easy commute to bases around the Colorado Springs area. Faculty have experience working with military sponsored residents.

The residents rotate at four sites:

The University of Colorado
Denver Health
Children’s Hospital Colorado
VA

The University of Colorado and Denver Health are both level I trauma centers which allow significant experience in Interventional Radiology management of trauma. Additionally, the residents rotate in the Surgical ICU.

Additional Information

To request an interview, please e-mail the Radiology Education Team and include the following information:

Name, military service, and scholarship program (HPSP, HSCP, USU, or currently on active duty as a physician), e-mail address, and phone number
Curriculum Vitae
Personal statement/Letter of Intent (may use the same statement in your graduate medicine education application packet)
USMLE and other Board examination results (COMLEX, NBME, FLEX, ECFMG), if applicable
Medical school transcript
Photograph (optional)

You may request a medical student rotation via Visiting Student Learning Opportunities.

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