Interventional Radiology Residency
Unique Training Experience
We train physicians to be expert diagnostic radiologists and distinguished in the clinical practice of interventional radiology.
Leaders in Interventional Radiology
Welcome from the Program Director
Welcome, and thank you for your interest in the University of Michigan Integrated IR/DR Residency.
Our mission is simple: to train future leaders in interventional radiology who are exceptional clinicians, technical operators, and educators.
Interventional Radiology sits at the intersection of medicine, surgery, and imaging. IR residents face a unique challenge: they must master diagnostic imaging while developing the clinical and procedural skills of a modern interventional radiologist. We believe this requires longitudinal exposure to IR throughout residency - not simply concentrating IR training in the final two years.
To accomplish this, we created the Michigan Longitudinal IR Curriculum. Beginning in the first month of R1 year, every IR resident has 1.5 days of dedicated IR exposure each month, regardless of their current rotation: one day covering an IR room and a half-day in IR clinic. This ensures meaningful clinical and procedural IR touchpoints every month while building each resident’s identity as an interventional radiologist from the very beginning.
By graduation, our residents are comfortable not only performing complex procedures, but also independently evaluating patients in inpatient and outpatient settings, making difficult clinical decisions, and leading multidisciplinary care.
Michigan offers the breadth of pathology and procedural complexity expected from one of the nation’s premier academic medical centers while maintaining an educational culture built on graduated autonomy, mentorship, and teamwork. We believe residents learn best when they are challenged, trusted, and happy.
Finally, something deeply important to me is ensuring that every trainee feels part of the Michigan IR family. Residency is inherently demanding, and having genuine support from your attendings can make all the difference. Whether it’s dinner in downtown Ann Arbor, chocolate tastings, coffee hangouts, or whiskey tastings, we make sure our residents are seen, heard, and cared for personally. That’s my promise.
I encourage every applicant to reach out to our residents directly and ask them about their experience at Michigan IR. You can contact Joseph Lopez, IR chief resident, via email. He can connect you with anyone you’d like.
I’m extremely proud of what we’ve built here and would be excited to show you what makes Michigan such a special place to train.
Shantanu S. Warhadpande, MD
Program Director, Integrated IR/DR Residency
Learn more about the Interventional Radiology Residency curriculum
How to Apply
The Interventional Radiology Residency is a 6-year integrated program that begins in the PGY-1 year with a surgical internship prior to radiology training. Three positions are available each year and are filled through the National Resident Matching Program. Applications for residency positions are processed through the Electronic Residency Application Service. Applications are processed and interviews are offered on a rolling basis.
To assure a complete and timely review of your application, we strongly recommend that all materials are posted on the ERAS system prior to the opening date of ERAS, or as close to this date as possible.
Interview Overview
All interviews will be conducted virtually for the upcoming application and interview cycle. IR Residency interviews will be performed the same day before or after the Diagnostic radiology interviews, allowing accommodation for applicants based in other time zones. For detailed schedule of the DR Residency Interview, please visit the DR Residency Apply page.
The schedule and links for the IR residency interview will be sent out to applicants selected for interview. Please see formal invitation for virtual interview instructions.
2026 Interview Dates
- October 29
- November 5
- November 10
- November 19
- December 8
- December 17
Current Residents
Our department is comprised of a diverse and dedicated team. Under the guidance of dedicated faculty, Interventional Radiology residents develop skills that equip them to exceed the highest standards of patient care and research.
Salary & Benefits
The University of Michigan offers highly competitive salaries and generous benefits to our fellows and advanced trainees. Trainee salary will be commensurate with that of a House Officer at an equivalent level of training based on the HOA contract.
Program Leadership
Shantanu Warhadpande, MD
Clinical Assistant Professor of Urology
Program Director, Integrated IR/DR Radiology Residency
Medical School
Kyle A Wilson, MD, PhD
Associate Program Director
IR/DR Integrated Residency
Medical School
See Where Training Takes Place
The University of Michigan Medical School campus offers numerous spaces dedicated to academic learning, research and clinical care, including specialty clinics, research labs, lecture halls, and clinical simulation centers. Each space and facility provides a collaborative and innovative environment for education, research and patient care.
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