Diagnostic Radiology

Training

Thank you for your interest in our Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program. Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) is a world-class teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School and offers superior academic training in a friendly and supportive environment. BIDMC is proud to be among the first academic medical centers in the nation to offer comprehensive residency programs in both Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology.

With a central role in clinical service, teaching, and research, the Department of Radiology at BIDMC performs more than 450,000 radiologic examinations each year in Boston and at our affiliated health care facilities. In addition to extensive hands-on training at BIDMC, our Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program includes rotations at Boston Children’s Hospital and Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary.

We have a strong faculty mentoring program, a national radiology alumni network, and a collegial environment that creates long-lasting friendships and collaborations between residents and faculty. Whether you are interested in working in the public or private sector, we will prepare you for outstanding job opportunities after residency.

Program Information

The Radiology residency provides four years of training in Diagnostic Imaging. Appointments are held jointly as a resident at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) and as a clinical fellow at Harvard Medical School (HMS). There are nine diagnostic radiology residency positions available annually.

With a central role in clinical service, teaching, and research, the Radiology Department performs over 450,000 radiologic examinations each year. The department provides radiography, CT, ultrasound, MRI, nuclear medicine, mammography, angiography, and interventional radiology services to both the medical center as well as our affiliated health care facilities. There are over 69 full- and part-time clinical diagnostic radiologists, 13 additional research faculty and technical/adjunct staff, plus 35 clinical and post-doctoral research fellows. All residents, fellows, and faculty have appointments at Harvard Medical School. All radiologic studies are interpreted under the supervision of staff radiologists.

Our department prides itself on being supportive of its residents and places a strong emphasis on the quality of teaching—both in didactic lectures and clinical rotations.

Residency Benefits

  • Health and malpractice insurance
  • Educational and book funds
  • Discounted parking
  • Meal card for the cafeterias and coffee stands on campus
  • Travel expenses: reimbursed for meetings at which the resident is presenting a poster or an oral presentation
  • Moonlighting: Preview unread CT cases in house. Contrast reaction coverage at external imaging centers.
  • Personalized white coats
  • Financial support for AIRP
  • Subscriptions:
    • R1 (Radprimer, e-Anatomy, Radiopedia, CaseStacks)
    • R2 (Radprimer, e-Anatomy, CaseStacks)
    • R3 (Radprimer, e-Anatomy, MRI Online, Board Vitals)
    • R4 (e-Anatomy, MRI Online) 
  • Membership to New England Roentgen Ray Society (NERRS)