Program Overview

Attending to resident ratio: 1:1

First year Diagnostic Radiology Residents

• Training stresses interpretation of plain film and fluoroscopy, body and head CT scan, sonography and Nuclear Medicine
• Lecture series: "An Introduction to Diagnostic Radiology": Basic principles of film interpretation; appropriate clinical use of imaging studies
• Mini-call: work with an attending and a senior resident until 9:30 p.m.

2nd thru 4th Year Diagnostic Radiology Residents

• 4 months in Nuclear Medicine clinic; plus, didactic lectures and laboratory exercises
• 3 months each (minimum) in Angiography/Interventional Radiology, Neuroradiology, Ultrasound and Mammography.
• Elective time (4th Year) upon request

Additional Clinical Rotations

• Syracuse Veterans Affairs Medical Center,
• Crouse Hospital,
• Satellite Offices
• Harrison Center and Manlius Offices
• University Health Care Center.
• Children's Hospital in Boston (3 month rotation)

Resident Resources

• Registry of Radiological Pathology at the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology (AFIP) in Washington, DC (6-week course)
• Academic stipend for board examinations, books and scientific meetings
• Teaching conferences held twice daily, including:
• Didactic Radiology and Physics conferences
• Journal clubs
• Grand Rounds
• Visiting Professor Program
• Access to Department Library; direct and Internet access to clinical campus library
• Recommended readings in each major clinical area