Abstract
Interventional radiology (IR) training programs have undergone many changes in the
recent past. These changes largely revolve around making programs more “clinical”
in nature by requiring each program to have a formal consult service, outpatient clinics,
and admitting privileges. Instituting these changes has been challenging, but the
programs are up and running. As a testament to the success of these changes, IR has
now become one of the very most competitive residencies to enter. This article provides
insights into the process of change within the IR training paradigm, and describes
the personal experience of one of the architects of the new training programs.
Keywords
interventional radiology - education - residency - training programs - clinical practice
