What does a interventional radiologist do?

Interventional radiologists diagnose and treat disease. They treat a wide range of conditions in the body by inserting various small tools, such as catheters or wires from outside the body. X-ray and imaging techniques such as CT and ultrasound help guide the radiologist.

What are the different types of interventional radiology?

Interventional radiologist use imaging techniques such as X-rays, MRIs (magnetic resonance imaging) scans, fluoroscopy (an X-ray procedure that makes it possible to see internal organs in motion), CT (computed tomography) scans and ultrasounds.

How hard is it to match interventional radiology?

Statistics on the Interventional Radiology Match In 2020, interventional radiology had a total of 199 applicants and 156 spots. This equates to 1.28 applicants per position. Of the 117 U.S. MD seniors who applied, 27 did not match.

Is interventional radiology a good career?

Interventional radiology is a well-compensated specialty, so most interventional radiologists will become the chief breadwinner of the family. Having a large income is an advantage, and also a huge responsibility. That’s why it’s so important that interventional radiologists seek some education in personal finance.

How long is IR residency?

five years
The Interventional Radiology Integrated Residency Program (IRI residency) is composed of an internship and five years of IR training. Training is identical to the diagnostic radiology residency (DR) training for the first three years.

Why do you want to work in interventional radiology?

Amazing perks of interventional radiology: The unique lexicon and neologisms that come with it. The adventurous, supportive spirit of our community. The pride in providing sophisticated, minimally invasive treatments. Being able to save a life (or improve the quality of one)

Does an interventional radiologist do surgery?

Interventional radiology (IR) is a specialized field within radiology. In interventional radiology, doctors not only interpret your medical images, but they also perform minimally invasive surgical procedures through small incisions in the body.