Diagnostic Radiology Residency

Mission

To provide the highest quality advanced imaging services in a setting dedicated to academic excellence and the provision of outstanding patient care and service.

Department of Radiology Goal

• Provide highest quality advanced imaging services
• Provide outstanding patient care and service
• Commit ourselves to academic excellence
  • Excellence in education of residents, fellows and medical students
  • Excellence in research

Department of Radiology

• Complete PACS integration of all Radiology Departments within the 10-hospital MedStar Health System.
• PowerScribe360 Voice Recognition Software and dedicated Siemens and TeraRecon 3D workstations.
• State of the art Ultrasound machines (with 3D and 4D capabilities), 1.5 & 3T Siemens MRI, new Digital Fluoroscopy Room and new Siemens Dyna CT Interventional Radiology Suite.
• Grand Rounds series with lectures from experts on a variety of specialist topics (lectures provided from inhouse physicians and visiting professors from around the country).
• World renowned Uterine Fibroid Embolization program, led by Dr. Spies, with exposure during VIR and also MRI/US.
• Strong IR division, which in addition to UFE, includes chemoembolization and RF ablation, with opportunities for residents to first-assist as much as they want.
• Active Ultrasound service which provides the residents with extensive training in transplant sonography, MSK sonography, pediatric sonography and Ultrasound guided procedures.

A message from our Program Director: 

Welcome to the website of the MedStar Georgetown University Hospital’s Diagnostic Radiology Residency! As the Program Director, it is my pleasure to introduce you to our outstanding program and all that it has to offer.

We are committed to providing the highest quality education, mentorship, and research opportunities to our residents. Our goal is to help you develop into outstanding radiologists who are fully equipped to provide exceptional care to your patients and make significant contributions to the field of radiology.

Our program is medium-sized, offering 4 Diagnostic Radiology and 2 Dual certificate Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology positions per year. We pride ourselves on creating a supportive and collegial environment, where residents feel comfortable asking questions, sharing ideas, and collaborating with their peers. Our residents often comment on the strong sense of community within the program and the friendships that they form with their fellow residents, which can last throughout their careers in radiology. Our faculty are also highly accessible and approachable and are always willing to provide guidance and support to our residents. We believe that these strong relationships are critical to success and help to create a positive learning environment that fosters growth and development.

Our curriculum is designed to expose our residents to a broad range of subspecialties within the field, so that they can develop a well-rounded skillset and explore their areas of interest. Our residents work closely with faculty members who are experts in these subspecialties, gaining exposure to a wide variety of imaging modalities. In addition, our program also provides opportunities for residents to participate in electives and research projects that allow them to explore their areas of interest in greater depth. We believe that this range of clinical experiences helps to prepare our residents for a successful career in radiology, whether they choose to pursue a career in academic medicine, private practice, or another setting.

I invite you to explore our website to learn more about our program and what we have to offer. I believe that our program offers an exceptional educational experience that will prepare you for a successful career in radiology.

-Peter J Bergquist, MD