University of Minnesota Program

Program Identity & Fit

The University of Minnesota Diagnostic Radiology Residency is a university-based academic program built on a four-site training model spanning the university/pediatric hospital (oncology and transplant-heavy tertiary care), Hennepin Healthcare (level 1 trauma, urban county/community exposure), and the Minneapolis VA, giving residents graded autonomy through a structured progression culminating in independent call by R1/R2 and mini-fellowship tracks in the R4 year. Nearly all graduates pursue fellowship training, and the program explicitly states its goal is producing board-certified radiologists functional across academic, private, and government practice settings rather than steering toward a single career path. Research is encouraged and resourced (dedicated research time in R2-4, CMRR and CR3 infrastructure, resident abstracts/publications) but not mandated, reflecting a clinically-grounded rather than research-driven identity. The program emphasizes structured mentorship, wellness and team-building infrastructure, and a collegial, non-competitive culture, with many current residents citing Minnesota ties and desire to return to the region as reasons for choosing the program.