Integrated IR Residency Programs

Pathways to a Career in IR

1. Integrated IR Residency (5–6 years)

  • Direct entry from medical school (apply through ERAS as an MS4).

  • Includes 1 year of preliminary clinical training (PGY-1), followed by 3 years of diagnostic radiology (PGY-2 to PGY-4) and 2 years of dedicated interventional radiology (PGY-5 and PGY-6).

  • Provides longitudinal IR exposure throughout residency, with increasing procedural responsibility.

  • Ideal for students who are confident about pursuing IR from the start.

2. Independent IR Residency (2 years after completing DR residency)

  • Apply after completing a Diagnostic Radiology (DR) residency (usually in PGY-5)

  • Includes 2 years of focused IR training.

  • Can be done directly (2 years) or with advanced standing if you completed ESIR during DR (1 year).

  • Suited for residents who discover their interest in IR during DR residency or want additional flexibility before committing.

3. ESIR Pathway (Early Specialization in IR)

  • A structured pathway within an ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency.

  • Includes at least 12 IR or IR-related rotations and 500 IR-related procedures by the end of PGY-5.

  • Allows qualified residents to enter the Independent IR Residency at the PGY-6 level (advanced standing), completing it in just 1 year instead of 2.

  • A good option for students who are interested in IR but want to start in DR, keeping career flexibility.

Corewell Health William Beaumont University Hospital

Royal Oak, MI

Corewell Health William Beaumont offers both an Integrated IR Residency and the ESIR pathway within its Diagnostic Radiology program, leading into the Independent IR Residency. Residents train in a high-volume academic center that performs over 12,000 interventional procedures annually, covering a broad spectrum of cases including oncology, vascular disease, trauma, hepatobiliary, dialysis access, and women’s health. The program emphasizes early IR exposure, multidisciplinary collaboration, and progressive clinical responsibility. Led by Dr. Joseph A. Ciacci, DO (Program Director) with support from Janelle Adkins, BS and Heidi Gorske, MBA (Program Managers).

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Corewell Health Grand Rapids

Grand Rapids, MI

Corewell Health Grand Rapids offers both an integrated IR residency and the ESIR pathway within a high-volume, tertiary care environment. Residents gain experience across adult and pediatric Level I trauma centers, a cancer center, and outpatient IR clinics. Led by Dr. James Morrison, MD (Program Director) and coordinated by Kara Sutter, MPH (Program Manager).

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Henry Ford Hospital

Detroit, MI

Henry Ford Hospital offers both an Integrated IR Residency and the ESIR/Independent IR pathway within its Diagnostic Radiology training, allowing flexibility for students entering directly from medical school or deciding on IR later. As an 877-bed Level I trauma and academic center, the program provides diverse procedural exposure—including body, neuro, pediatric, and oncology IR—across inpatient, outpatient, and simulation-based rotations. Led by Dr. Peter Massa, MD (Program Director) and coordinated by Alice Brown and Natalie Garza (Program Coordinators).

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University of Michigan Medicine

Ann Arbor, MI

University of Michigan offers both an Integrated IR Residency and the ESIR/Independent IR Residency pathway, providing comprehensive training across adult, pediatric, and VA hospitals. Residents gain exposure to a wide range of cases, including complex oncologic, transplant, vascular, and pediatric interventions, using cutting-edge technology in advanced IR suites. The program combines high clinical volume with strong academic and research opportunities. Led by Dr. William Sherk, MD (Program Director) and coordinated by Amy E. Spencer (Program Coordinator).

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