University of Alabama Hospital Birmingham Program

Program Identity & Fit

This is a university-based academic Integrated Interventional Radiology residency at UAB, structured as a five-year program with three years of diagnostic radiology training and two years focused on IR. The IR section provides broad exposure to vascular and non-vascular procedures, including pediatrics, and residents are directly involved in clinical care through admitting patients, performing inpatient and outpatient consults, and running an outpatient IR clinic. The department also runs Independent IR and Early Specialization in Interventional Radiology (ESIR) pathways for those who have already completed diagnostic radiology training, reflecting a layered training structure. Scholarly activity is required of all residents, with a formal research track available for those aiming toward academic careers.