UCLA Radiology: Residency Programs

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Residency Program: Overview

The UCLA Department of Radiological Sciences offers a 4-year residency training program in Diagnostic Radiology, including all aspects of medical imaging. The program currently has 48 resident positions and is conducted at 5 major teaching hospitals within and associated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA. Rotating through all 5 facilities, the resident gains a broad exposure to all types of disorders, both the commonplace and unusual. The 48-month program leads to eligibility for examination and certification by the American Board of Radiology.

Clinical Education includes:

Conferences & Lectures in radiological physics, radiobiology, nuclear medicine and all subspecialties in diagnostic radiology
Workstation Viewing teaching in a one-to-one fashion by the faculty
supervision and training while learning special procedures
Rotations through each of the following: abdominal imaging, genitourinary radiology, breast imaging, emergency medicine, musculoskeletal radiology, thoracic imaging, neuroradiology, noninvasive cardiovascular imaging, vascular interventional radiology, nuclear medicine, pediatric radiology and ultrasonography
Training in Computed Tomography & Magnetic Resonance Imaging is integrated with the work in each of the subspecialty sections of the Department, i.e., Thoracic Imaging, Musculoskeletal Radiology, etc.

Research Opportunities:

Residents are encouraged to engage in investigative projects under faculty supervision. Research opportunities are available thoughout the four years of residency training.

UCLA research facilities include:

Leo G. Rigler Center for Radiologic Research, which has its own personnel and equipment for performing all types of imaging procedures, including nuclear medicine, interventional, ultrasound, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging.
Thoracic Research Core
Clinical Image Processing Laboratory

Benefits for Residents-in-training:

an Allotment of Meal Vouchers while on duty
Health Insurance for themselves and their dependants
Uniforms with Laundering
4 Weeks of Vacation with Pay per academic year
Travel & per diem Expenses to one professional radiology meeting per academic year, if they present a scientific abstract or exhibit under the supervision of a full-time faculty member of the Department or integrated institution.