Information for applicants

WSU-DMC Diagnostic Radiology Residency is an advanced 4-year program and only accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). 

Apply through ERAS

Ten Diagnostic Radiology residents are selected each year through the National Residency Matching Program (NMRP). Please see the ERAS 2022 Residency Timeline for more details.

Commonly asked questions

Is this a categorical or advanced program?

We are an advanced 4-year program. You must match into a separate preliminary clinical PGY-1 program.


When is the last day for applying to the program? When are interviews conducted?

There is no last day for applying to the program. However, please note that interviews invitations are offered on a rolling basis from mid-October to late December.


Can you tell me more about ESIR?

We accept 3 residents per year into our Early Specialization in Interventional Radiology (ESIR) program. Interested residents may apply in the second half of their R2 year (PGY-3). Factors for application consideration include:

  • Formal interview with IR Staff
  • IR and DR rotation performance
  • In-service exam score
  • Research experience

By the end of their ESIR training, residents willmeet all Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) requirements:

  • 8 IR rotations o 3 IR-related rotations
  • 1 ICU rotation
  • Minimum 500 IR procedures for graduation

Can you tell me about call policy/benefits?

Residents will complete one 4-week block of night float/year and are given autonomy to craft their schedule with fellow residents. Each of our residents is allowed 20 paid time off days for vacation/personal/sick time per year and 15 paid academic days off during their 4 years.