Interventional Radiology Residency
Thank you for your interest in interventional radiology training at the University of Wisconsin. Our program has an early sub-specialization in interventional radiology designation and approved integrated and independent residency programs.
- Wide variety of practice settings including: University of Wisconsin Hospital, the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital, the American Family Children’s Hospital, and UnityPoint-Meriter Hospital
- Robust research, including NIH-supported research labs, such as the Abdominal Image-Guided Interventions Laboratory
- Diverse faculty who are passionate about resident education
- Excellent trainee-to-volume and trainee-to-faculty ratios
- Strong clinical IR presence
- Collegial atmosphere
Integrated and Independent Position Details
We will be accepting applications for two integrated residency spots in the current interview cycle. Our independent residency will be recruited internally.
- IR Integrated Advanced Track NRMP Program Code: 1779416A0
- IR Integrated General Surgery Prelim year NRMP Program Code: 1779440P5
- IR Independent NRMP Code: 1779415F0
Application Information
The application process includes submission of a CV, medical school transcripts, and a one-page letter regarding motives for pursuing a career in interventional radiology. Candidates will undergo a formal interview process including interviews with the IR residency program director and at least two additional IR staff. Input from the diagnostic radiology residency program director and clinical competency committee will also be sought. Acceptance into the program will ultimately be based on the interview process and clinical/academic performance.
Visiting Students
Potential applicants interested in Interventional Radiology are strongly encouraged to complete a visiting student rotation with us.
For more information about our Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology Visiting Student Rotations, please consult the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities catalog.
Criteria for Visiting Student Applications
The School of Medicine and Public Health (SMPH) at the University of Wisconsin-Madison reviews applications for visiting students meeting all of the following criteria:
- The student is a U.S. citizen, Canadian citizen or permanent resident of the United States
- The student is currently enrolled in an LCME or AOA accredited medical school
- The student is in his/her final year of training at the time they will be rotating in the School of Medicine and Public Health
- The student has received a passing score on USMLE Step 1
There are no exceptions to these criteria.
Additional Criteria for Interventional Radiology (IR) Visiting Students
- Applications are only considered for students planning to apply to IR Residency at University of Wisconsin.
- A letter of interest is required with the application.
- Two and four week rotations are available.
- Visiting rotations are typically scheduled July through October.
- Visiting student applications are considered through the end of August but rotation availability is limited.
Program Highlights
Procedural Experience
We pride our program on having a high volume of complex cases layered on top of a breadth of bread-and-butter IR cases.
- Interventional Oncology: ablations including under MRI guidance, Y90 radioembolizations, TACE
- Complex transplant interventions (UW is a top 5 transplant center by volume).
- IVC filter retrievals including complex laser sheath extractions
- Accunav intravascular ultrasound guidance for TIPS
- Large transradial access experience
- Dialysis interventions
- IMACTIS CT electromagnetic guidance system
- Prostate artery embolization
- Thyroid artery embolization
- Spyglass cholangioscopy
- Endocrine venous sampling
- Vascular anomalies
- Hepzato treatments for metastatic uveal melanoma
- Muskuloskeletal and pain interventions including joint nerve ablations
- Pediatric IR service
- Vascular surgery rotation with exposure to peripheral arterial disease, varicose veins, and aortic interventions
University of Wisconsin Hospitals and Clinics
- UWHC is among the Top 20 Hospitals in the Nation
- UW Health has been the #1 Ranked Hospital in Wisconsin for 14 consecutive years
- UWHC is Wisconsin’s only comprehensive cancer center, as designated by the National Cancer Institute
- UWHC is a nationally certified Comprehensive Stroke Center
- UWHC is one of only two Level-1 Trauma Centers in Wisconsin
Research
The Interventional Radiology Section is actively involved in a variety of research interests. Current projects include:
- Comparison of MR, DSA, and catheter directed CTA to evaluate morphology of vascular stenosis
- Evaluation of CTA perfusion studies in measuring post-PTA vascularization
- Evaluation of US parameters in assessing TIPS patency and function
- Selective Internal Radiation Therapy – review of side effects, complications and early treatment response