University of Minnesota Medical School Specialty Series Dave Nascene MD Jessica Kuehn-Hajder MD March 25, 2014 Radiology

What criteria are used to select residents or what makes a competitive applicant? –Step 1 score We have people in 230s –AOA is helpful –Research experience can be helpful

To be a more competitive applicant? –Be authentic –Be a radiologist because it’s rewarding to you –Spend time in the department In rotations Doing research Attending Grand Rounds Etc –Submerse yourself in each rotation (including nonradiology) and work hard

A day in the life of: –Resident 7:30-5 ish daily Call-Mostly shift work Hours work per week –Doctor Similar to Resident

How many years of training are required? –How long is residency-5 years (including prelim) –Is a prelim year required-Yes –What fellowships / subspecialties can a resident go into-Many Neuroradiology, Breast, Pediatric Rad, Nuclear Medicine, Body, Chest, Musculoskeletal, Interventional

To find out more about specialty –Contact (name and ) Jessica Kuehn-Hajder- Associate Program Director Dave Nascene- Associate Program Director –Radiologic Society of North America (RSNA), American College of Radiology (ACR)