Interventional Radiology Residency Programs

Overview

We offer two distinct pathways to IR certification:

The Interventional Radiology-Integrated Residency is a five-year training program beginning at the PGY-2 level. Residents will enter the program following the completion of an accredited one-year clinical internship. Although not required, we strongly encourage candidates to complete a surgical internship. The first three years of the program are concentrated in diagnostic radiology, with the final two years focused in interventional radiology.

The Interventional Radiology-Independent Residency consists of one or two years of training after having completed a Diagnostic Radiology Residency program. Two years of training are required for traditional radiology residency graduates. One year of training is required for those that have graduated from a program that had an Early Specialization in Interventional Radiology (ESIR) pathway.

Integrated Residency

Application Requirements and Process:

  • Medical school transcript
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Dean’s letter
  • USMLE scores: Step I transcript, COMLEX only will not suffice
  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Photo

  • Additional Information

    • Other Resources

    • Accredited medical school in the United States or Canada; or
    • Accredited college of osteopathic medicine in the United States; or
    • Medical school outside of the United States or Canada, along with ECGMG certification

    IR-integrated residents will have the same educational experience as the diagnostic radiology residents during the first three years of training. During the last two years, residents are on IR and IR-related services only.

    Curriculum

    PGY-2 through PGY-4

    Rotations on the following services:

    • Biopsy
    • Body Imaging (CT/MR/GI)
    • Breast Imaging
    • Cardiac Imaging
    • Emergency Department
    • Interventional Radiology
    • Musculoskeletal Radiology
    • Neuroradiology (CT/MR)
    • Nuclear Radiology / PET
    • OB Ultrasound
    • Pediatric Imaging
    • Thoracic Imaging
    • Trauma Radiology (MetroHealth Medical Center)
    • Ultrasound Imaging
    PGY-5 & PGY-6

    Rotations on the following services:

    • Breast Imaging
      • ICU
    • Interventional Radiology
    • Liver Transplant
    • Neuro Interventional Radiology
    • Vascular Surgery
    • Vascular Ultrasound
    Conferences

    Time

    In the last two years of the program, residents will attend the following conferences:

    • Introduction to inventory & Advanced Workstations
    • Quality & Safety
    • Liver Cancer
    • Dialysis Intervention
    • Gynecologic Interventions
    • Portal Hypertension & Transplant
    • GI & Biliary Interventions
    • Urinary Interventions
    • Emergency IR
    • Palliative IR
    • PAD/ AVM
    • Vascular Imaging & Aortic Interventions
    • Venous Disease/IVC filters & PE

    Independent Residency

    How to Apply

    We participate in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) and do not accept applicants outside of the match. Completed applications must be received through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

    We are not biased towards or against applicants who have completed ESIR or non- ESIR pathways.

    Application Requirements and Process:

    • Medical school transcript
    • Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program Certificate
    • Two letters of recommendation
    • Dean’s letter
    • USMLE scores: Step I transcript, COMLEX only will not suffice
    • Personal statement
    • Curriculum Vitae
    • Photo

    Submission Dates

    Eligibility to Apply

    To be considered for admission into the residency program, applicants must meet the following eligibility requirements:

    • Accredited medical school in the United States or Canada; or
    • Accredited college of osteopathic medicine in the United States; or
    • Medical school outside of the United States or Canada, along with ECGMG certification

    Interviews

    Additional Information

    Other Resources

    Program Leadership

    Lisa Kempton, MEd, RT(R) Education Program Administrator 9500 Euclid Ave., L10 Cleveland, Ohio 44195 216.444.4997[email protected]

    Learn more

    Rebecca Loew Program Coordinator 9500 Euclid Ave., L10 Cleveland, Ohio 44195 216-445-4900[email protected]

    Faculty

    Abraham Levitin, MD – Section Head, Interventional Radiology

    Avi Beck, MD

    Sameer Gadani, MD

    Amanjit Gill, MD

    Ram Gurajala, MD

    Ihab Haddadin, MD

    Baljendra Kapoor, MD – APD, IR Independent Program

    Zahra Karimloo, MD

    Karunakaravel Karuppasamy, MD

    Charles Martin, III, MD

    Scott McLafferty, DO

    Hans Michell, MD

    Jennifer Montgomery, MD, PhD

    Eunice Moon, MD

    D. Alex Paratore, DO – APD, IR Independent Program

    Sasan Partovi, MD

    Diane Szaflarski, DO

    Joseph Veniero, MD, PhD – Associate Program Director, IR Integrated Program

    MetroHealth Medical Center:

    Edward Koehl, MD – Site Director, Interventional Radiology Independent Program – MetroHealth

    Thomas Krewson, MD – Program Director, Diagnostic Radiology Residency – MetroHealth

    James Scott Williams, MD – Neuro Interventional Radiology - MetroHealth

    Benefits & Resources

    SalaryAs a trainee, you are compensated at the level required to enter the program in which you are starting, regardless of past training experience you may have acquired. Trainees are paid via direct deposit on the 15th and last working day of the month.

    Please refer to the table below for salary rates, effective May 16, 2021:

    Graduate Level

    Health insurance: Comprehensive health plan that covers residents and immediate family members (spouse and eligible children) Maternity/Paternity leave: 6 or 8 weeks paid maternity leave, 2 weeks paid paternity leave.Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Confidential assessments, short-term counseling and referral services at no cost to the employee.Employee Wellness Program: various wellness programs and on-site fitness center

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    Vacation Policy Residents receive 15 days of vacation and 5 days of personal time off per academic year. During the first 3 years of diagnostic training, the residents also receive one week off around a major holiday.

    Academic Funding

    Per academic year:

    • $3000 for oral presentations
    • Up to four days per meeting for poster, electronic, and oral presentations
    • $800 for books, electronic devices, and e-books (Integrated residents only)

    Other:

    • $3000 for AIRP (Integrated residents only)
    • Personalized set of lead to include vest, kilt, and thyroid shield (Integrated residents only)
    MetroHealth Medical Center:

    MetroHealth operates four hospitals, four emergency departments and more than 20 health centers and 40 additional sites throughout Cuyahoga County. The system serves more than 300,000 patients, two-thirds of whom are uninsured or covered by Medicare or Medicaid.

    MetroHealth is home to Cuyahoga County’s most experienced Level I Adult Trauma Center, verified since 1992, and Ohio’s only adult and pediatric trauma and burn center.

    There are two dedicated nurse practitioners as well as a nurse coordinator and two IR schedulers. Clinic patients are seen daily during the week. Residents will attend morning conference by video conference weekly and will present their cases via video conference during the weekly case conference. Housing and transportation are provided for the 1 or 2 month rotations that happen during the year.

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