Curriculum
The Diagnostic Radiology Residency at Mayo Clinic's campus in Rochester, Minnesota, uses the integrated clinical, research, and educational practice at Mayo Clinic to train residents to achieve competence in autonomous clinical practice in diagnostic imaging, education, and research. Through service to the patients of Mayo Clinic, residents will develop the skills to professionally, competently, respectfully, and compassionately deliver care in a multidisciplinary team approach.
All subspecialty areas of diagnostic radiology are covered. As a resident, you will participate in radiologic examinations, interpretations, and interventional procedures while on rotations in every subspecialty.
Rotation schedule
| Rotations | Length |
|---|---|
| Body computed tomography (CT) intervention | 6 weeks |
| Body magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) | 4 weeks |
| Cardiac radiology | 10 weeks |
| Chest radiology | 12 weeks |
| Elective | 37 weeks |
| Gastrointestinal | 9 weeks |
| Genitourinary radiology | 6 weeks |
| Hospital | 8 weeks |
| Hospital CT | 7 weeks |
| Mammography | 12 weeks |
| Musculoskeletal | 14 weeks |
| Neuroradiology | 17 weeks |
| Night call | 4 weeks |
| Nuclear medicine | 16 weeks |
| Orientation | 3 weeks |
| Pediatrics | 9 weeks |
| Ultrasound | 18 weeks |
| Vascular and Interventional | 8 weeks |
| American Institute for Radiologic Pathology (AIRP) (elective) | 4 weeks |
| Phoenix Children's Hospital (elective) | 4 weeks |
Call frequency
Your call schedule is different for each rotation. Mayo Clinic follows the recommendations of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education.
Didactic training
In addition to the unparalleled education gained through active participation in clinical rotations, you participate in clinical conferences, formal courses, seminars, small discussion groups, journal clubs, and one-on-one instruction. Radiology staff deliver daily lectures aimed to extend teaching beyond the reading room or procedural suite, ensuring our residents excel didactically and clinically.
Research training
The Mayo Clinic Department of Radiology in Rochester is writing the next chapter in radiology. With 900 abstracts, publications, and book chapters written and presented in 2019, Mayo Clinic is an international leader in radiology research. With the latest in 7-Tesla MRI, theranostics, on-site cyclotrons, molecular breast imaging, a CT Clinical Innovation Center, and the Center for Advanced Imaging Research, there is unlimited new technology to research.
You choose a research mentor during the first year of residency and receive formal education in research methods during this year. You are required to present a research seminar project during the second year of your residency. Two additional options are available to those seeking a more in-depth research experience:
- One-year research elective
- Clinician-Investigator Training Program
Presenting research is well-supported by the department and institution. You can receive up to 10 presentation trip days annually to present your work, with reimbursement of $1,750 per trip. You will receive 10 research days to be used when you need them to complete a project. More time can be requested for additional projects.
Teaching opportunities
You have the opportunity to teach Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine students and visiting students from other medical schools through daily clinical work and formal didactic lectures.
Evaluation
To ensure that you acquire adequate knowledge and develop the appropriate technical skills to meet program expectations, your performance is monitored carefully during the Diagnostic Radiology Residency. You are formally evaluated by supervising faculty members after each clinical rotation. In addition, you regularly evaluate the faculty to confirm that your educational needs are being met.