Diagnostic Radiology
Rochester General Hospital
Director’s Letter
Thank you for your interest in our Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program at Rochester General Hospital, a tertiary care center and the main teaching hospital for the Rochester Regional Health system. Serving a population of over 1.5 million people across four hospitals and many imaging sites, our program offers residents extensive exposure to a wide breadth of pathology and diversity of cases. We interpret over 600,000 exams annually, including specialized coverage of the Sands-Constellation Center for Critical Care and the Lipson Cancer Institute. Our residents are well prepared for a career of providing high-quality interpretations with exceptional efficiency.
Key features of our program include:
A Hybrid Academic-Private Practice Model: Experience the best of both worlds—opportunities for research and teaching while developing progressive independence and the efficiency required for private practice.
A Close-Knit Community: With a class size of 5 residents per year, our program fosters strong camaraderie among residents and meaningful mentorship with faculty.
Preparation for a Well-Rounded Career: Our robust core radiology curriculum is complemented by lectures on essential non-imaging topics such as Workflow Efficiency, Financial Wellness, and the Business of Radiology.
We seek candidates with diverse personal and academic backgrounds and encourage you to utilize the ERAS Supplemental Application to showcase what distinguishes you as an applicant. We are excited about the possibility of welcoming you to our program and look forward to meeting you during the application process.
Joel P. Thompson, MD
Program Director
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Sample Rotation Schedule
PGY-2
| ROTATION | WEEKS |
| Body | 8 |
| Chest | 8 |
| Fluoro/Nuclear Med | 8 |
| ER | 8 |
| Nuclear | 4 |
| MSK | 4 |
| Neuro | 4 |
| Peds | 4 |
| US | 8 |
| TOTAL | 52 |
PGY-3
| ROTATION | WEEKS |
| Body | 6 |
| Chest | 5 |
| Fluoro/Nuclear Med | 4 |
| ER | 8 |
| VIR | 4 |
| Mammo | 4 |
| MSK | 4 |
| Neuro | 4 |
| Peds | 4 |
| US | 4 |
| Night Float | 4-5 |
| TOTAL | 52 |
PGY-4
| ROTATION | WEEKS |
| Body | 4 |
| Cardiac/PET | 4 |
| Chest | 4 |
| Fluoro/Nuclear Med | 4 |
| ER | 2 |
| VIR | 4 |
| Mammo | 4 |
| MSK | 4 |
| Neuro | 4 |
| Peds | 2 |
| US | 4 |
| Night Float | 2 |
| Advanced Imaging | 10 |
| TOTAL | 52 |
PGY-5
| ROTATION | WEEKS |
| Body | 2 |
| Cardiac/PET | 2 |
| Chest | 2 |
| Fluoro/Nuclear Med | 2 |
| ER | 4 |
| VIR | 4 |
| Mammo | 4 |
| MSK | 4 |
| Neuro | 4 |
| US | 2 |
| Night Float | 2 |
| Elective | 20 |
| TOTAL | 52 |
How to Apply
Applicants to the Rochester General Hospital Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program are required to apply using ERAS. We highly encourage utilizing the supplemental application to highlight what makes your application unique. If you apply to both our DR and IR residencies, there will be a single interview day (but ranking for each program is done independently).
We start reviewing applications in early October. We typically have three interview weeks, with the final week scheduled in mid-December. MD/DO/MBBS/ECFMG candidates are all encouraged to apply. Our institution sponsors both J-1 and H-1B visas. We require a minimum of:
- Complete ERAS application (including CV and medical school transcript)
- 3 Letters of reference (at least 1 from radiology)
- Dean’s Letter
- Personal Statement
- USMLE Step 2 CK and/or COMLEX Level 2-CE score
Applicants should contact their medical schools or see the ERAS website for more information on this service.
Deadline for Application: October 31
Diagnostic Radiology Program*
5
Positions Available
1509420A0
NRMP Number
Interventional Radiology Program*
2
Position Available
1509416A0
NRMP Number
Benefits & Compensation
Quality of Life
The combination of generous salaries and low cost of living allow for residents to focus on their professional growth while enjoying a high quality of life both inside and outside the hospital.
Conferences
Travel and expenses provided (up to $3,500 per conference) to present scholarly activity at radiology conferences. Full tuition for a physics review course is also provided during the R3 year prior to the Core.
AIRP™
4 weeks American Institute for Radiologic Pathology (AIRP™), full tuition and conference allowance provided
Moonlighting
In-house moonlighting available for R2-5 residents in good professional and academic standing
Vacation
4 weeks of paid vacation with an additional 1 week of paid time off for academic study time.
Wellness
Free membership to the state-of-the-art Rochester Regional Health fitness center, including fitness and yoga classes. Free Employee Assistance Program for confidential 24/7 services including crisis & stress counseling, legal advice, financial consultation and more. Sponsored residency events throughout the year, including picnics, dinners out, hiking at local parks, baseball games, and more.
Professional Liability Insurance
Professional liability insurance is provided by Rochester General Hospital’s insurance program for activities required by the residency program.
Term Life Insurance
$10,000 employer paid coverage with option to purchase added coverage up to 4 times annual salary.
Plan for Short-term Disability
Full salary is continued during off-the-job disability up to 26 weeks
Long-term Disability
Option to purchase 50-67% of pay coverage
Retirement Program
Option to enroll in tax deferred annuity plan.
Dental Plan
Option to purchase one of two plans available
Textbooks
First year radiology residents receive the latest editions of the requisite radiology textbooks and $900.00. After the first year, residents receive a $1,500 book fund annually.
Resident salaries by program year: (salary + stipend)
$76,000
PGY-2
$80,000
PGY-3
$88,000
PGY-4
$96,000
PGY-5
$98,000
PGY-6
Why Rochester?
The Greater Rochester area, in the Finger Lakes region of New York, is a truly unique place to live and work. Rochester’s urban arts, entertainment and dining venues are complemented by surrounding suburban, rural and lakefront communities. This results in a wealth of options for work and play.
Faculty & Contacts
Joel P. Thompson, MD
Program Director, Diagnostic Radiology Residency, Associate Program Director, IR/DR Residency
Additional Information
Phone: 585-922-2932
Kevin Lightner, MD
Associate Program Director, Diagnostic Radiology Residency
Additional Information
Phone: 585-922-2932
Raj Pyne, MD
Program Director, Interventional Radiology Residency
Associate Program Director, Diagnostic Radiology Residency
Additional Information
Phone: 585-922-2932
Margot Schutte, MS
Program Administrator, Diagnostic Radiology Residency, Interventional Radiology Residency, Neuroradiology Fellowship
Additional Information
Phone: 585-922-2932
Raquel Redman, MPA
Practice Manager, RRH Ambulatory Imaging
and Program Coordinator, IR and DR Residency Programs
Additional Information
Phone: 585-922-5940
Chelsy Shufelt
Program Coordinator, Diagnostic Radiology Residency, Interventional Radiology Residency, Neuroradiology Fellowship
Additional Information
Fellowship Placement
Faculty
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Graduates
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