Curriculum
Clinical training
Your clinical training covers all subspecialty areas of diagnostic radiology. You participate in radiological examinations, interpretations and interventional procedures while on rotations in every subspecialty.
Rotation schedule
| Rotation |
Length |
| Abdomen |
28 weeks |
| Breast |
12 weeks |
| Cardiothoracic |
20 weeks |
| Musculoskeletal |
16 weeks |
| Interventional radiology |
12 weeks |
| Neuroradiology |
16 weeks |
| Nuclear radiology |
16 weeks |
| Pediatric radiology |
12 weeks |
| Ultrasound |
20 weeks |
| AIRP |
4 weeks |
| Electives |
28 weeks |
| Float |
24 weeks |
Didactic training
Clinical conferences, formal courses, seminars, small discussion groups, journal clubs and one-on-one instruction are all an integral part of the residency.
Research training
All of Mayo's diagnostic radiology residents are required to present a seminar project during the residency. Elective research options are available if you would like more in-depth research experience.
Call frequency
Your call schedule varies by individual rotation. Mayo Clinic follows the recommendations of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).
Teaching opportunities
You have the opportunity to teach Mayo Medical School 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 your technical skills, your performance is monitored carefully during the course of your residency. You are evaluated formally by your supervising faculty member after each clinical rotation. In addition, you regularly evaluate the faculty to ensure that your educational needs are being met.
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