Diagnostic Radiology
Rochester General Hospital
Director’s Letter
Education is always at the forefront of our program, comprised of CORE Curriculum-focused lectures, online resources for asynchronous learning, multidisciplinary conferences, and one-on-one teaching at the workstation. We also care deeply about your life outside of radiology; we offer lecture mini-series on topics such as personal finance, stress reduction, and leadership. Our radiology residency offers a unique combination of private practice and academic radiology, preparing you to offer quality reads with efficient throughput. Our residents have gone on to pursue fellowships and attending positions at the top institutions throughout the country.
Thank you for your interest in our residency program!
Joel P. Thompson, MD
Program Director
Curriculum
PGY-1
| ROTATION | WEEKS |
| ER | 8 |
| Body | 8 |
| Chest | 4 |
| Ultrasound | 8 |
| VIR | 4 |
| Nuclear | 4 |
| Mammo | 4 |
| MSK | 4 |
| Neuro | 4 |
| Peds | 4 |
| TOTAL | 52 |
PGY-2
| ROTATION | WEEKS |
| ER | 4 |
| Body | 4 |
| Chest | 8 |
| Ultrasound | 4 |
| VIR | 4 |
| Nuclear | 4 |
| Mammo | 4 |
| MSK | 4 |
| Neuro | 7 |
| Peds | 4 |
| Night Float | 5 |
| TOTAL | 52 |
PGY-3
| ROTATION | WEEKS |
| Chest | 4 |
| VIR | 4 |
| Nuclear | 4 |
| Mammo | 4 |
| MSK | 4 |
| Nuero | 5 |
| Peds | 4 |
| AIRP | 4 |
| Advanced Imaging | 12 |
| Elective | 3 |
| Night Float | 4 |
| TOTAL | 52 |
PGY-4
| ROTATION | WEEKS |
| ER | 4 |
| Body | 4 |
| Ultrasound | 4 |
| VIR | 4 |
| Nuclear | 4 |
| Mammo | 4 |
| MSK | 4 |
| Mini Fellowship | 20 |
| Night Float | 4 |
| TOTAL | 52 |
How to Apply
Applicants to the Rochester General Hospital Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program are required to apply to the program using ERAS.
There are no minimum requirements; each application is considered independently and in its entirety. MD/DO/MBBS/ECFMG candidates are all encouraged to apply. All applications must be submitted through ERAS. We require a minimum of:
- 3 Letters of reference
- CV
- Dean’s Letter
- Personal Statement
Deadline for Application: October 31
Due to the number of inquiries we receive, we are unable to review any applicant information that is not submitted through ERAS.
All first-year resident appointments are made through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). The table above lists the number of positions and NRMP number for our program.
Diagnostic Radiology Program*
5
Positions Available
1509420A0
NRMP Number
Interventional Radiology Program*
2
Position Available
1509416A0
NRMP Number
Benefits & Compensation
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.
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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. Residents receive a $1,250 book fund annually after their first year.
Resident salaries by program year:
$63,500
PGY-2
$66,000
PGY-3
$69,000
PGY-4
$71,000
PGY-5
$73,000
PGY-6
Why Rochester?
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 Coordinator, 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
Fellowship Placement
Faculty
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Current Residents
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Graduates
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