Division of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Training & Education

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Vascular and Interventional Radiology Fellowship

Welcome to the University of Southern California Interventional Radiology Residency Program The joint University of Southern California and Los Angeles General Interventional Radiology Residency Program provides advanced training in image-guided, minimally invasive therapy within a high-volume academic medical environment. The program emphasizes procedural excellence, thoughtful clinical decision-making, longitudinal patient care, and close faculty mentorship. We offer both Integrated and Independent Interventional Radiology residency pathways.

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Integrated Interventional Radiology Residency
ACGME program ID: 4160500008 
NRMP program code: 1033416A0

Positions offered: 10
Program Director: Sue Hanks, MD

The Integrated Interventional Radiology Residency delivers combined Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology training with progressive responsibility and broad clinical exposure. Residents establish a strong foundation in diagnostic imaging before advancing to complex vascular and nonvascular therapies, including oncologic interventions, venous and thrombotic disease management, embolization techniques, hepatobiliary and portal hypertension–related procedures, lymphatic interventions, and comprehensive pre- and post-procedure patient care.

 

Independent Interventional Radiology Residency
ACGME program ID: 4150542007
NRMP program code: 1033415F0

Positions offered: 2
Program Director: Jeffrey Chick, MD, MPH

The Independent Interventional Radiology Residency is designed for graduates of Diagnostic Radiology programs seeking advanced, focused training in Interventional Radiology. Trainees gain extensive procedural experience and increasing independence in the care of medically complex inpatient and outpatient populations.

 

Training Sites

Los Angeles General Medical Center
Keck Medicine of the University of Southern California
Norris Comprehensive Cancer Center
HCC II Outpatient Imaging Center and Interventional Radiology Clinic

 

Education and Research

Resident education spans a wide spectrum of image-guided therapies, including advanced vascular reconstruction, oncologic and embolotherapy techniques, portal and splanchnic circulation interventions, lymphatic therapies, transjugular intrahepatic portosystemic shunt creation, and percutaneous biopsy and drainage procedures. Training in radiation safety, quality improvement, and outcomes-based research is embedded throughout the program, and scholarly activity is strongly encouraged.

Further Information

For inquiries, please contact: [email protected]

Los Angeles General Medical Center
2051 Marengo St, D&T 3D321
Los Angeles, CA 90033