- Joined
- May 20, 2018
- Messages
- 14
- Reaction score
- 6
I’m trying to get a better understanding of interventional radiology and the paths available for this specialty. From my research it looks like there will soon be 3 paths starting in 2020:
(1) Integrated IR
(2) Independent IR
(3) Independent IR with ESIR
Some questions regarding these paths:
- What exactly are the differences between these paths (time required, year by year training, etc)?
- Is one more competitive than the other? If so, why?
Also, something I’m even more curious about is whether or not additional fellowships are basically “required” to remain competitive in the job market after completing one of the residency paths to IR (integrated, independent, or ESIR)? Or do most people complete their IR residency and immediately enter the job market as a “general” interventional radiologist?
I’d appreciate any insight into this field. Thanks!
(1) Integrated IR
(2) Independent IR
(3) Independent IR with ESIR
Some questions regarding these paths:
- What exactly are the differences between these paths (time required, year by year training, etc)?
- Is one more competitive than the other? If so, why?
Also, something I’m even more curious about is whether or not additional fellowships are basically “required” to remain competitive in the job market after completing one of the residency paths to IR (integrated, independent, or ESIR)? Or do most people complete their IR residency and immediately enter the job market as a “general” interventional radiologist?
I’d appreciate any insight into this field. Thanks!