About the Program
Thank you for your interest in the Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program at the University of Washington.
Radiology is an exciting and ever-changing field. The new format and timeline of the American Board of Radiology examinations have allowed our program to think creatively about training radiologists for the 21st century. We have revitalized our curriculum to keep the best of the current program while affording residents the flexibility they need in their training. Residents will rotate through all subspecialties of radiology and complete their core requirements in the first three years of radiology training. The final year can be devoted to research, teaching, early sub-specialization, or in-depth education in more than one field.
Research is an integral component of our program’s educational mission. All residents undertake a mentored research project during their two-month “Competencies” rotation, and may also schedule elective time for research during their residency.
As of November 2025, we have a month-long Forensic rotation in conjunction with the King County Medical Examiner's Office. There are only a handful of locations in the country with this type of experience.
We offer an exciting new month-long Global Health rotation, in which two residents per year work in a developing country. In the past two years our residents participated in rotations in Croatia and Tanzania; they found the experiences to be terrific learning opportunities, and when they returned to Seattle they shared their experiences with the entire department.
Our new mentorship program provides a resident mentor and a faculty mentor to every incoming resident. The mentors guide the residents during the course of their career at UW, providing advice on topics as varied as finding the best books to read, excelling during residency, identifying a field of research, and choosing a fellowship and a career path. Residents will also choose a research mentor once they identify an area of interest.
Our Mission
The mission of the Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program at the University of Washington is to offer rich and diverse clinical experiences, an outstanding didactic curriculum, first-rate mentoring, and world-class research opportunities to train and educate residents to become:
- experts in medical imaging, its role in patient care, and its cost-effective use;
- compassionate providers of care who maintain the highest standards of integrity and professionalism in their interactions with patients and their families, medical center staff, and fellow physicians;
- patient advocates who understand the social and economic implications of radiologic examinations;
- practitioners at the forefront of discovery, teaching, and organizational leadership.
Our residents are well rounded, with strong records of achievement and deep interest in research, teaching, leadership, and volunteer activities.
We offer rigorous clinical training, and our residents graduate with a depth of knowledge that prepares them for successful careers.
We hope you find this information useful. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us. Our program administrator contact is: Tina Brothers (tbmt@uw.edu).
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