The 5-Year Clinician-Scientist pathway offers 3 spots per year and is designed to train the future generation of radiology clinician-scientists who push the limits of radiology and position themselves for a prestigious career in academic radiology. The program comprises one year dedicated to research (PGY-2) and 4 subsequent years of clinical radiology (see 4-Year Diagnostic Radiology Residency) during which, on average, 6 weeks of protected research time are incorporated each year.
The program is supported in part by an NIH T32 training grant and allows residents to work with world-renowned investigators in all fields of imaging science to select a project that will best meet their research and career goals. Residents are provided with support and guidance as they engage in cutting-edge research that will ultimately shape the future of radiology - diagnostic, interventional and therapeutic. Publications and participation in radiology conferences and society meetings are encouraged and funded fully by the department for presenting authors. There are no clinical obligations during the first year, and the salary is commensurate with that of the clinical PGY-2 position.
Only U.S. citizens, non-citizen nationals, and permanent U.S. residents may be appointed to a T32.
We are continually updating our magnets, scanners, angiography suites, and other clinical imaging facilities to remain at the forefront of imaging technology and research.
The Clinician-Scientist pathway is a 5-year program with the PGY-2 year dedicated completely to research. There are no clinical duties during this year to allow for focus on designing and implementing a substantive research project. The subsequent 4 years follow the diagnostic pathway curriculum, integrating, on average, 6 weeks per year of protected research time. Learn more about the diagnostic radiology curriculum.
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The UC San Diego Interventional Radiology Residency Program offers unparalleled clinical training at some of the nation’s top medical institutions. Our diverse clinical sites provide a comprehensive learning environment, exposing residents to a wide range of complex cases and state-of-the-art procedures. This multi-site approach ensures that our trainees gain the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to excel in interventional radiology and beyond.
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