The American Board of Radiology and the Accreditation Council fully approves the program for Graduate Medical Education. Radiology subspecialty training is provided which prepares the resident to become eligible for certification by the American Board of Radiology. The radiology resident is the liaison with the housestaff in other specialty areas. Reviews of films with housestaff and discussions of further imaging procedures, as well as their contraindications, provide a basis of experience in his or her future interactions with clinicians. The academic year is divided into twelve rotations of one-month duration.
Residents rotate through general radiology and subspecialty areas.
Each hospital has different patient populations, creating a well-rounded environment for training in all aspects of radiology. Night calls average approximately four times per month. Staff radiologists work in the hospital, presently five nights per week, and are available for consultations at all times. The major responsibility for night and weekend emergency call rests with the resident. The resident is given the post-call day off following completion of clinical responsibilities.