A two month didactic orientation introduces incoming residents to the fundamentals of diagnostic radiology. This course and the concurrent clinical rotations are geared toward preparing the resident for emergency on call responsibilities. Daily noon conferences further enhance the new residents' training. Second Year Residents assume greater responsibilities as their experience and abilities grow. Residents are expected to teach and mentor medical students.
Investigative research is encouraged and supported during the second year and beyond.
Third Year Chief residents serve during their third year. In addition to administrative duties, chiefs function as the liaison to both program director and department chair. D.C. Housing and registration are paid by the department. In addition to standard rotations, fourth year residents spend a dedicated month on maternal-fetal ultrasonography at Bellevue Maternity Hospital in nearby Schenectady, New York. The balance of rotations is determined by each resident in order to meet his or her individual needs.