Residencies

IR Residency Programs

Michigan-based programs and pathways into interventional radiology.

Pathways to a Career in IR

Training Pathways

Integrated IR Residency

5–6 years

Direct entry from medical school (apply through ERAS as an MS4). Includes 1 year of preliminary clinical training (PGY-1), followed by 3 years of diagnostic radiology (PGY-2 to PGY-4) and 2 years of dedicated interventional radiology (PGY-5 and PGY-6). Provides longitudinal IR exposure throughout residency, with increasing procedural responsibility. Ideal for students confident about pursuing IR from the start.

Independent IR Residency

2 years after DR

Apply after completing a Diagnostic Radiology (DR) residency (usually in PGY-5). Includes 2 years of focused IR training. Can be done directly (2 years) or with advanced standing if you completed ESIR during DR (1 year). Suited for residents who discover their interest in IR during DR residency or want additional flexibility before committing.

ESIR Pathway

Within DR residency

A structured pathway within an ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency. Includes at least 12 IR or IR-related rotations and 500 IR-related procedures by the end of PGY-5. Allows qualified residents to enter the Independent IR Residency at the PGY-6 level (advanced standing), completing it in just 1 year instead of 2. A good option for students interested in IR but wanting to start in DR, keeping career flexibility.

Michigan IR Programs

Integrated IR residency programs in the state of Michigan.

Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital

Royal Oak, MI
Integrated IR ResidencyESIR

With over 12,000 annual procedures, the program covers a wide range of interventions including oncology, vascular, trauma, hepatobiliary, dialysis access, and women's health. Residents receive early IR exposure and multidisciplinary collaboration throughout training.

Program Director: Dr. Joseph A. Ciacci, DOCoordinators: Janelle Adkins, BS, Heidi Gorske, MBALearn More

Corewell Health Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, MI
Integrated IR ResidencyESIR

Corewell Health Grand Rapids offers both an integrated IR residency and the ESIR pathway within a high-volume, tertiary care environment. Residents gain experience across adult and pediatric Level I trauma centers, a cancer center, and outpatient IR clinics.

Program Director: Dr. James Morrison, MDCoordinator: Kara Sutter, MPHLearn More

Henry Ford Hospital

Detroit, MI
Integrated IR ResidencyESIRIndependent IR

An 877-bed Level I trauma center offering comprehensive IR training across body, neuro, pediatric, and oncology IR. Residents rotate through inpatient, outpatient, and simulation-based settings with broad procedural exposure.

Program Director: Dr. Peter Massa, MDCoordinators: Alice Brown, Natalie GarzaLearn More

University of Michigan Medicine

Ann Arbor, MI
Integrated IR ResidencyESIRIndependent IR

Training spans adult, pediatric, and VA hospitals with exposure to complex oncologic, transplant, vascular, and pediatric interventions. Advanced IR suites and strong academic and research opportunities define this program.

Program Director: Dr. William Sherk, MDCoordinator: Amy E. SpencerLearn More

Getting Started

Preparing for IR

Start Early

Get involved in IR interest groups, attend lectures like MIRLS, and seek mentorship as early as M1/M2.

Build Your Application

Research in IR, strong radiology letters, and sub-internship rotations strengthen your candidacy.

Timeline

Integrated IR residencies match through NRMP. Applications open in September of your M4 year.