{"id":6396,"date":"2018-07-06T16:32:23","date_gmt":"2018-07-06T20:32:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/radiology\/?page_id=6396"},"modified":"2026-04-22T17:28:34","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T21:28:34","slug":"resident-lifestyle-radiology","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/radiology\/education\/residency-program\/diagnostic-radiology-residency\/resident-lifestyle-radiology\/","title":{"rendered":"Resident Lifestyle"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2>During Residency<\/h2>\n<div>\n<h4><strong>Socializing and Community<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9772 size-full alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/radiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2020\/10\/DSC_1470-e1603741288936.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"336\" height=\"267\" srcset=\"https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/radiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2020\/10\/DSC_1470-e1603741288936.jpg 336w, https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/radiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2020\/10\/DSC_1470-e1603741288936-300x238.jpg 300w, https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/radiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2020\/10\/DSC_1470-e1603741288936-252x200.jpg 252w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 336px) 100vw, 336px\" \/><\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Opportunities abound, including outings such as field trips and picnics, lively athletic programs, as well as the diverse array of cultural opportunities offered by both UVA and Charlottesville.<\/p>\n<p>We are also located a short distance from Washington D.C., Virginia Beach, the Outer Banks of North Carolina, the Appalachian Trail, and many other recreational and travel opportunities.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about living in Charlottesville, including things to do, housing, schools and more, <a href=\"https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/radiology\/education\/residency-program\/living-in-cville\/\"><strong>by clicking here<\/strong><\/a>. Watch our <a href=\"https:\/\/youtu.be\/UQlOdUQzXKU\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>recruitment video<\/strong><\/a> to hear directly from our current residents about the program&#8217;s culture and about living in central Virginia.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Diversity<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-9770 size-full alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/radiology\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/191\/2020\/10\/DSC_2132-scaled-e1603741302156.jpg\" alt=\"UVA Radiology residents and faculty enjoy a happy hour as part of the 'Ladyologist' program\" width=\"400\" height=\"267\" \/><\/strong><\/h4>\n<div id=\"impMainColumn\">\n<p>With our large number of residents from all backgrounds and in\u00a0various stages of life,\u00a0we take\u00a0great\u00a0pride in both diversity and\u00a0a strong\u00a0sense of community amongst our residents. Each year our program attracts a broad group of talented physicians and a culture of mutual respect prevails, regardless of the resident&#8217;s year or background.<\/p>\n<p>UVA Radiology is proud to have <a href=\"https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/radiology\/services\/residency-program\/radiology-diversity-and-inclusion-fund\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><strong>a fund<\/strong><\/a> specifically devoted to supporting and increasing and Diversity and Inclusion.<\/p>\n<h4>Wellness Days<\/h4>\n<p>&#8216;Wellness Days&#8217; are an initiative of the Resident Wellness Program. They create spaces for residents to make connections with others in their class and share activities outside of work, fostering collegiality and increasing engagement. <a href=\"https:\/\/flic.kr\/s\/aHsmV1RtzP\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>Click here<\/strong><\/a> to view photos from recent Wellness Days.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<hr \/>\n<div>\n<div id=\"impMainColumn\">\n<div id=\"impMainColumn\">\n<h2>After Residency<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Our Alumni Association, the <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/med.virginia.edu\/radiology\/more\/keats-alumni-society\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Keats Society<\/a><\/strong>, takes an active role in promoting the interests of the current and former residents. The Society hosts welcoming sessions every year when the matches are announced and when the fourth year residents graduate. A cocktail reception is held yearly at the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA) annual meeting, which is a great opportunity for current and former residents to interact. 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