The diagnostic radiology residency program at Indiana University has long been a major program in the training of radiologists in the United States. We invite you to get to know us. We believe we offer one of the most comprehensive, intense and academically sound residency training programs in the world. With exciting endeavors in research, education, informatics and business, we offer you opportunities to learn in a dynamic, optimistic and innovative radiology department. Take a few minutes to learn a little about us. We would enjoy hearing from you and hope that you will consider us as you anticipate starting your career in radiology.
If you still have questions about our residency program after exploring our website, please feel free to contact our Education Coordinator, Lois Shuman.
Strengths of Our Program:
You should be considering numerous radiology residency programs. As you assess them, each will have unique advantages and strengths that may best suit your career plans. When considering your future, it is important to find a program that is compatible with your personality and goals. Here are some of the strengths that we believe our program has to offer a candidate.
Size:
Residents rotate through six hospitals during the course of their training. Clarian Health Care represents one of the busiest hospital systems in the nation. It consists of Methodist Hospital, University Hospital, and Riley Hospital for Children, as well as a number of clinics throughout the community. Clarian's position within the state health care market is strong and growing. In addition to the Clarian Hospitals, we also serve Wishard Memorial Hospital and the Richard L. Roudebush VA Medical Center on our campus. Johnson Memorial Hospital in the next county south of the main campus is a nonprofit hospital that offers residents a view of private practice general radiology. Indiana University is the largest medical school in the United States, with over 280 students in each entering class. As the only medical school in the state, we offer an extraordinary depth and variety of case material.
Faculty to Resident ratio:
The Radiology Residency Program draws on the contributions of nearly 75 faculty members (M.D. and non-M.D.). With such a large number of faculty, we can provide each resident with one-on-one education and experiences in each radiology sub-specialty. Although the patient care and training facilities are vast, residents work as members of small teams.
Volume of Studies:
Staff and residents perform nearly 1,000,000 imaging studies per year. In addition to sheer volume, the program stands out for the breadth of its imaging services. For example, Indiana is one of a few radiology programs in the country performing over 10,000 obstetrical and gynecologic ultrasound examinations each year.
State-of-the-Art Equipment in a Variety of Settings:
The department's imaging equipment is extensive and state-of-the-art. Experiences with a variety of hardware will provide a thorough knowledge of current imaging modalities and machines. This is an advantage when graduates of the program look for jobs. The program enables residents to gain experience in a number of different environments: a university hospital, community hospitals, a children's hospital, a veteran's hospital (on campus), two Level I trauma centers, and outpatient clinics. This provides an opportunity to see a wide variety of pathology and to make well-informed career choices.
Commitment to Education:
The size of both our faculty and our fellowship training programs is increasing. The department has two endowed chairs in education, as well as a faculty member with an appointment in medical education. More detailed information about our commitment to education, specifically our didactic curriculum, is available from the link "Commitment to Excellence in Education".
Fellowship and Research Opportunities:
We are able to provide a comprehensive fellowship program. We offer fellowships in several areas, and although these fellowships are open to all graduates of radiology residencies, graduates of IU Department of Radiology have an "inside track" in arranging a fellowship with us in virtually any sub-specialty.
The department encourages all residents to gain research experience. We can provide opportunities to work with successful faculty researchers, and we pledge to fund worthy projects. We also encourage researchers in the residency program by permitting them additional time away from clinical duties to present their works at recognized professional meetings and conferences.
Friendly Atmosphere:
We pride ourselves on being extremely friendly and responsive. Our residents are provided great freedom in self-governance and organization. Residents are able to arrange call schedules, vacation time-off and meeting time with great flexibility.