Residency Program

Diagnostic Radiology

Rochester General Hospital

Diagnostic Radiology Residency - Rochester General Hospital

Director’s Letter

Welcome to the Rochester General Hospital Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program. Our goal for your training is three-fold:  (1) to impart a love for radiology that will propel you throughout your career, (2) to provide the knowledge and skills required to be a great radiologist, and (3) to be successful in all aspects of your post-residency life.

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

Joel P. Thompson, MD

Curriculum

PGY-1

ROTATIONWEEKS
ER8
Body8
Chest4
Ultrasound8
VIR4
Nuclear4
Mammo4
MSK4
Neuro4
Peds4
TOTAL52

PGY-2

ROTATIONWEEKS
ER4
Body4
Chest8
Ultrasound4
VIR4
Nuclear4
Mammo4
MSK4
Neuro7
Peds4
Night Float5
TOTAL52

PGY-3

ROTATIONWEEKS
Chest4
VIR4
Nuclear4
Mammo4
MSK4
Nuero5
Peds4
AIRP4
Advanced Imaging12
Elective3
Night Float4
TOTAL52

PGY-4

ROTATIONWEEKS
ER4
Body4
Ultrasound4
VIR4
Nuclear4
Mammo4
MSK4
Mini Fellowship20
Night Float4
TOTAL52
* Individual schedules may vary

How to Apply

Applications are accepted September 1 through October 31. Applications are reviewed by the Selection Committee generally within 1 month. Interviews are offered on a rolling basis.

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
Applicants should contact their medical schools, or see the ERAS Web site for more information on this service.

Deadline for Application: October 31

*Applicants may apply for either or both programs. Ranking in each program is done independently

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

The following is a list of benefits granted to all residents at no charge.

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?

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

Joel P. Thompson, MD

Program Director, Diagnostic Radiology Residency, Associate Program Director, IR/DR Residency

Additional Information

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Phone: 585-922-2932

Kevin Lightner, MD

Associate Program Director, Diagnostic Radiology Residency

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Phone: 585-922-2932

Raj Pyne, MD

Program Director, Interventional Radiology Residency
Associate Program Director, Diagnostic Radiology Residency

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Phone: 585-922-2932

Margot Schutte, MS

Program Coordinator, Diagnostic Radiology Residency, Interventional Radiology Residency, Neuroradiology Fellowship

Additional Information

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Phone: 585-922-2932

Raquel Redman, MPA

Practice Manager, RRH Ambulatory Imaging
and Program Coordinator, IR and DR Residency Programs

Additional Information

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Phone: 585-922-5940

Fellowship Placement

Faculty

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Current Residents

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Graduates

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