Overview
The Integrated Interventional Radiology/Diagnostic Radiology Residency at University of Arizona College of Medicine – Phoenix strives to create the next generation of clinically minded interventional radiologists in the spirit of collaboration, diversity and creativity that has been the hallmark of the specialty since its inception.
As one of the newer interventional radiology/diagnostic radiology training programs without an associated diagnostic radiology program, we are one of the only programs in the nation to provide an educational experience with the sole purpose of the ideal interventional radiology experience with unfettered training opportunities.
Through partnerships with Banner – University Medical Center Phoenix, the Phoenix VA Medical Center and Phoenix Children’s, we provide the comprehensive interventional radiology and diagnostic radiology training experience — with exposure to high level trauma, neuro (stroke, nosebleed embolization, spine interventions), peripheral arterial disease, transplant, pediatric and oncologic interventional radiology practice.
Affiliation with the College of Medicine – Phoenix provides opportunities for research to the interested candidate and role models in the academic world, including the senior vice president of UArizona Health Sciences, the renowned Michael Dake, MD — one of the founders of aortic stent grafting.
