Early Specialization in Interventional Radiology

Diagnostic radiology residents interested in pursuing a career in interventional radiology (IR) have the opportunity to apply for early specialization in interventional radiology (ESIR) at the end of their R2 (PGY-3) year. In this program, residents will complete 11 IR or related rotations (44 weeks at minimum) and at least 4 weeks of intensive care unit (ICU) experience. More information about the ESIR program can be found on the Society for Interventional Radiology (SIR) website here.

Residents that take part in the ESIR program at the Detroit Medical Center / Wayne State University Diagnostic Radiology Residency must complete an independent IR residency to complete post-graduate training in IR. More information about the independent IR residency can be found on the SIR website here. At this time, there are 2 ESIR positions available for the residents to apply for.

Residents accepted into the ESIR program at the end of their R2 year will complete the majority of their 11 IR or related rotations and 4 weeks of ICU experience primarily in the fourth year of radiology training (R4 year or PGY-5). The first three years of diagnostic radiology residency training is expected to be identical or nearly identical to the standard diagnostic radiology resident schedule at the Detroit Medical Center. However, IR rotations will still be taken in the R1, R2, and R3 years. Residents that complete the ESIR program and then complete an independent IR residency at an outside facility will be eligible for certificates in both diagnostic and interventional radiology (DR/IR).

Candidates interested in the ESIR program should exhibit a strong interest in interventional radiology, robust clinical and academic competency, and engagement in research. Interested parties would still apply to the diagnostic radiology residency in the Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) here and then apply to the ESIR program at the end of their R2 year.

More information about the program can be found on the American Board of Radiology website here.