Interventional Radiology Independent Training Program
Independent IR residents (formerly known as IR fellows) will perform the entire gamut of image guided minimally invasive procedures in a clinically-based VIR practice.
With one of the highest trainee to procedure ratios in the country, the U-M Medical School Department of Radiology Interventional Radiology Independent training program offers learners the opportunity to function under graduated supervision, including pre-procedure evaluation of patients, various vascular and nonvascular procedures, consultation with clinicians, admission to the interventional radiology service, and post-procedure follow-up care.
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How to Apply
We participate in the NRMP's Specialty Matching Services (SMS) to fill our ACGME positions.
The exact interview and match dates are determined each year by the NRMP. You can obtain more information about the Match at the NRMP website.
Candidates must submit their applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
Curriculum
Trainees will be instructed in proper use of physiologic monitoring, noninvasive vascular imaging, antibiotics, narcotics, conscious sedation, and other drugs commonly used in VIR.
- Examples of vascular interventional procedures include: infusion therapy, catheter-directed thrombolysis, mechanical thrombofragmentation, embolotherapy, angioplasty and related percutaneous recanalization procedures for arterial and venous occlusions, stent placement, filter insertion, foreign body removal, TIPS, thoracic endografting, percutaneous fenestration for aortic dissection, and central venous access.
- Examples of nonvascular procedures include: percutaneous and transvenous biopsy, abscess drainage, biliary interventions (cholecystostomy, biliary drainage, stone extraction, dilation, choledochoscopy, and stenting), GI interventions (percutaneous gastrostomy, gastrojejunostomy, jejunostomy, cecostomy, and dilation), and genitourinary interventions (percutaneous nephrostomy, dilation, and stone extraction), and vertebroplasty.
Trainees are encouraged to participate in ongoing clinical and basic research projects.
Current Trainees
Meet the current trainees in the Interventional Radiology Independent Training Program. We emphasize teamwork, excellence, and leadership while preparing our fellows with resources to be successful in their careers.
ABR Pathway
The Department of Radiology offers qualified candidates the opportunity to participate in the American Board of Radiology (ABR) alternate pathway to complete four years of radiology fellowship training towards eligibility for ABR certification.
Program Leadership
Mamadou L Sanogo, MD
Independent Interventional Radiology Fellowship
Radiology
Medical School
William M Sherk, MD
Clinical Director, Radiology
Section Head, Radiology
Program Director, Integrated IR/DR Residency
Medical School
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