Letter from the Chief Residents

Thank you for considering interventional radiology as a specialty! We are proud to be chief residents for our IR-Integrated and IR-Independent training programs.  Our programs are considered two of best in the nation and would like to share the features of our programs that make us great.

Our Residents

Training at UVA produces residents who are strong clinical radiologists, successful researchers, great teammates, and close friends. Spending your intern year in our Department of Surgery offers a great opportunity to learn and collaborate with other specialties which is a great foundation. We loved it!

Our Faculty

At UVA, residents train alongside Interventional Radiologists whose influence extends far beyond our institution. Our faculty are nationally and internationally recognized for excellence in clinical care, education, research, innovation, and professional leadership. They have helped advance the specialty through groundbreaking research, the development of innovative minimally invasive therapies, and leadership within the organizations that shape the future of Interventional Radiology. Their collective accomplishments reflect a faculty that is not simply participating in the advancement of IR—they are helping define what comes next.

For residents, that distinction matters. At UVA, you are not simply learning from leaders in the field—you are training alongside the people who are helping move the field forward. Our residents work closely with faculty throughout their training, benefiting from direct mentorship, thoughtful teaching, and exposure to complex clinical decision-making and advanced procedural techniques. Faculty know our residents, invest in their development, and challenge them to continually expand their knowledge, technical skills, and clinical judgment.

Innovation is woven into the training experience. Residents are encouraged to ask difficult questions, pursue meaningful research, explore emerging technologies, and think critically about how Interventional Radiology can continue to improve patient care. Whether in the procedure room, at the bedside, in the classroom, or in the research laboratory, residents are surrounded by faculty who are passionate about what they do and committed to developing the next generation of leaders in our specialty.

At UVA, our goal is not simply to train excellent Interventional Radiologists. We aim to develop physicians who are confident clinicians, thoughtful innovators, accomplished investigators, and leaders capable of shaping the future of the field.

Our Education

We are very grateful for the outstanding training experience at UVA. Our attendings have earned teaching accolades and are involved in radiology education on a national level. When performing procedures, at the workstation, in IR clinics, and through didactic conferences, our understanding of the field broadens and deepens with teachers who are renowned in our field and who love to teach.

Procedural Experience

We have extensive breadth of procedural experience training, from venous and aortic work, interventional oncology, UAE/PAE, vascular access, and dialysis access. Our procedural experience spans our diagnostic and interventional rotations. We do US- and CT-guided body procedures on rotations allowing us to focus the majority of our attention on endovascular interventions during our interventional radiology months. And there’s nothing like doing our daily morning scrub with a floor-to-ceiling view of the mountains!

Workstation Workflow

On diagnostic rotations, we work closely with our attending radiologists, co-residents, and referring doctors to provide the best care for our patients and optimize our learning. They are very invested in teaching us and will frequently share cases during downtime, and do comprehensive in-person sign-outs with us every day.

Conferences

Our Interventional Radiology faculty provide a comprehensive, structured lecture series throughout the academic year, covering the full breadth of IR topics and incorporating the expertise of faculty with specialized knowledge in each area. This curriculum is complemented by near-daily case conferences, providing residents with frequent opportunities to engage in clinical decision-making, procedural planning, and discussion of complex cases. Residents also participate in a monthly Morbidity and Mortality Conference, fostering thoughtful discussion of patient outcomes, quality improvement, and opportunities to enhance clinical practice. In addition, our monthly in-person IR Journal Club provides residents and faculty with an opportunity to critically evaluate current literature, discuss emerging evidence and technologies, and explore how new research can be translated into clinical practice.

Residents as Teachers

When teaching our junior residents and medical students on rotation in diagnostic and interventional radiology, we focus on helping them make great choices for their careers and understanding the role of diagnostic and interventional radiology. We have both local and away students who rotate through UVA.

Resident Leadership

Residents at UVA have numerous opportunities to pursue leadership and meaningful engagement at the program, institutional, local, and regional levels. Our Housestaff Council and a wide range of institutional programs and initiatives welcome resident participation, providing opportunities to develop leadership skills, contribute to the broader UVA community, and help shape the future of our institution. Residents are also encouraged to become involved with local and regional medical and radiological societies, representing UVA and their peers through professional advocacy, community engagement, and educational events. These experiences range from participating in initiatives such as White Coats on Call at the Virginia State Capitol to attending and presenting at regional and national radiology conferences.

Our Town of Charlottesville

Charlottesville is a small town nestled in the mountains of central Virginia. We enjoy our time here! There are plenty of outdoor and indoor activities, hiking, wineries/breweries/cideries, great local restaurants, concerts with popular artists, and of course UVA sports!