Diagnostic Radiology Residency
Welcome to UNC Diagnostic Radiology
The UNC Department of Radiology delivers the highest quality patient care. We provide compassionate, appropriate, and effective care in the most professional manner from residents, faculty and ancillary staff alike. We serve a diverse patient population at UNC Hospitals, a renowned academic medical center, 24 hours a day 365 days a year. Over 400,000 imaging studies are performed annually.
The faculty’s three-part mission in clinical, educational, and scholarly accomplishment extends to each resident as well. Resource-rich and opportunity-laden best describe our program. Clinical care, medical student and fellow resident education, and clinical and radiological sciences research opportunities abound. Indeed, all are required and/or strongly encouraged. Preparing our residents for early success in patient care delivery and required national benchmarking are top priorities for the Department. Resident attendance at formal lectures, Grand Rounds, Multidisciplinary Conferences, American Institute of Radiology Pathology (AIRP), and Core Exam prep are all required.In addition to our case base and classic didactic lecture series, we have focused curricula for Fundamentals of Radiology, Physics Review, CORE Review, and Pre-Call. Residents experience autonomous night float shifts. Our residents are first chair, not first row, for complex imaging and procedures.
A Word from Our Residency Program Director
“Located in Chapel Hill on the campus of the nation’s oldest public university, UNC Hospitals (a.k.a. UNC Medical Center), is a state-of-the-art, 900+-bed facility caring for more than 37,000 patients each year. The medical campus consists of five connected hospitals and the School of Medicine (UNC SOM). The hospitals are the NC Cancer Hospital, NC Children’s Hospital, NC Memorial Hospital, NC Neurosciences Hospital, and NC Women’s Hospital. Since July 2015, a second UNC Hospitals acute-care campus just 10 miles north in Hillsborough, NC has further extended our premier academic medical center’s patient care to the people of North Carolina. UNC School of Medicine has a proud tradition of excellence in educating tomorrow’s health care professionals and biomedical researchers. Our top-tier institution delivers the best medical care with sensitivity, compassion and genuine interest in people and their families.
Our Diagnostic Radiology residency program offers an innovative and integrated curriculum in state-of-the-art facilities. Daily conference room formal lectures and reading room case-based learning, monthly Grand Rounds, weekly multidisciplinary conferences, electronic educational resources, resident attendance at the American Institute of Radiologic Pathology (AIRP) and ABR Core exam prep – all are keenly emphasized in our mission to educate. Our renowned faculty are at the top of their respective subspecialty fields. Further, in professional societies, research achievement, and state and national leadership roles, key faculty have uniquely networked with peer academic institutions and premiere radiology practice groups across the nation. UNC Radiology is a resource-rich environment for you as a prospective trainee.
In addition to being a large tertiary care center with referrals from across North Carolina and neighboring states, UNC has a large primary care footprint. These combine to ensure our trainees receive exemplary training in both common and uncommon diseases, and we have thoughtfully balanced fellowship allotments to ensure our residents receive well-rounded training and ample procedure opportunities. We believe in experiential learning!
Last but no means least, our great location provides ample opportunities for extra-curricular activities at the beach and in the mountains even for day trips. On-site, on point, on your way to professional and personal greatness – the Carolina Way! We at UNC look forward to meeting you.”
–Cody Schwartz, MD: Diagnostic Radiology Program Director
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Arun Krishnaraj, MD, MPH
Class of 2010
“I chose UNC because I bleed Carolina blue. Having obtained my undergraduate, Master’s and medical degrees all in Chapel Hill, I had every reason to leave and explore another institution. However after interviewing across the country, I realized that I wouldn’t receive better training than I would in the southern part of heaven. Outstanding mentors, countless opportunities for cross-campus collaborations, and the support and friendship of my Carolina family laid the foundation for the career I have today. To quote legendary UNC basketball coach Dean Smith, ‘caring for one another and building relationships should be the most important goal, no matter what vocation you are in.’ UNC will instill these principles in you, and they continue to guide my career.”
Applying to UNC Radiology
YOU TOO COULD BE A TAR HEEL!
Our UNC Radiology Diagnostic Residency program has a ton to offer from amazing faculty to a picturesque location, and a supportive team where you’ll learn the skills needed to leave residency as a competent and capable radiologist. We hope you’ll consider joining our team.