Diagnostic Radiology Residency

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Overview

At Lahey Hospital & Medical Center, our Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program trains residents to become confident, skilled, and successful radiologists. We emphasize collaborative working relationships between residents and attending physicians, fostering an environment that encourages intellectual and professional growth. We understand that the four years of training are a significant investment, and we aim to make the experience both enjoyable and rewarding.

Located in Burlington, Massachusetts, our program offers easy access to the vibrant city of Boston, as well as the nearby mountains and ocean of coastal New England. Residents live in various settings, from the suburbs surrounding Burlington to urban areas like Boston, Cambridge and Somerville, and rural regions in southern New Hampshire.

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Year-by-Year Breakdown

Preliminary Year

Residents must complete a one-year internship at an ACGME-accredited program before beginning the residency. Residents typically pursue internal medicine, surgery, pediatrics or a transitional year (TY) experience across the country.

First Year (R1)

Residents begin with a comprehensive orientation to the hospital and department, learning the fundamentals of dictation and PACS navigation. Initial rotations include core imaging areas such as X-ray, ultrasound, body CT, and neuro CT. Introductory procedural rotations in fluoroscopy and interventional radiology start early in the year. Later in the first year substantial experiences in MRI within neuroradiology, abdominal and musculoskeletal are introduced to build on initial training to augment expertise in these specialties. Residents also complete their first rotations in nuclear medicine, reading planar, SPECT and PET/CT exams. First-year residents are paired with more senior residents to ease their transition into radiology.

Second Year (R2)

Residents begin night float rotations and weekend day shifts. They also rotate in mammography for the first time. Some of the second-year class complete their pediatric radiology rotation at Boston Children’s Hospital. Rotations from R1 year are revisited and build upon knowledge gained from the year prior. Research and quality improvement projects are also typically pursued throughout the year.

Third Year (R3)

Residents prepare for the American Board of Radiology (ABR) core examinations at the end of the third year. Some of the third-year class complete their pediatric radiology rotation at Boston Children’s Hospital. Additionally, residents will complete a rotation at Beverly Hospital in women’s imaging and to get experience working in a collaborating private practice group. The four-week AIRP course is also completed during this year.

Fourth Year (R4)

Senior residents focus on advanced subspecialty training, with up to 10 elective blocks available. In addition to night float and weekend call responsibilities, residents complete rotations in mammography and nuclear medicine, following recommendations from the Association of Program Directors in Radiology. As most of our R4 year is elective, many residents choose to complete a mini fellowship experience guided by our expert faculty.

After Graduation

We are proud of the strong local and national fellowship positions earned by our residents. Residents can choose to remain at Lahey Clinic to complete the Independent Interventional Radiology Residency (i.e. IR fellowship year) following completion of R1-R4 training or as a Breast Imaging fellow in our institution.