Hello all, I just matched DR for this current match cycle. I am very interested in pursuing IR as a long term career goal. My DR does not have ESIR built in, but has had alumni match IR afterwards. I was wondering in my case what can I do to prepare from day one for IR as a potential fellowship choice. Also, how is the future for DR's trying to match IR programs vs all these new integrated IR programs popping up. I know this is a question with a potentially long answer. But I was just wondering all of your inputs. Thank you.
Matched Diagnostic Radiology 2019
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inbox me, I may be to help. I helped a friend who seemed to have the same questions
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Experience with independent IR residencies is still very early, so hard to answer your second question. As for being competitive, it's similar to any application. Networking is big, so I'd take advantage of chances to rub elbows with IRs at the institutions you might apply to (conferences, etc.). Don't blow off your DR training. Have the DR peeps at your program sing your praises. You can also get involved in IR research, global health, SIR RFS leadership positions, etc.
