How to Apply

How to Apply

Applications to the Diagnostic Radiology Residency program must be submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) and applicants with be selected through through National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

A total of 3 positions are available per year.

Submit Your Application

International medical students should apply through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG).

Program Structure and Match Information

This is an advanced residency program, which means that applicants must complete a full year of preliminary training (PGY-1) in the United States prior to beginning radiology training at SVMC. The preliminary year may be completed in Internal Medicine, General Surgery, Pediatrics or a Transitional Year.

We offer two Preliminary Internal Medicine internship spots at SVMC that are reserved for radiology applicants. However, this program must be applied to separately in the Match.

NRMP Track Number for Diagnostic Radiology: 1080420A0 Radiology-Diagnostic

NRMP Track Number for Preliminary Internal Medicine (Radiology-linked): 1080140P1 Med-Prelim/Radiology-Preliminary

Applicants who wish to complete their preliminary year at SVMC must apply to both programs in order to secure an internship position in Internal Medicine. We dispatch invitations to interview through ERAS separately for each program.

Application Timeline

The application deadline is November 30 each year and applications are only accepted through ERAS. Completed applications will be reviewed, followed by virtual interviews conducted from late October through early January.

Application Requirements

ERAS Application
NRMP Registration
Three letters of reference, ideally from US radiology attendings and faculty members
MSPE (Dean) Letter
Trainees must pass USMLE Step 1 and Step 2CK prior to beginning their SVMC postgraduate training

Due to the large number of applications received each year, we cannot answer individual inquiries regarding application status.

International medical graduates are required to complete the following in addition to the above requirements:

Meaningful US clinical experience with a strong background in diagnostic radiology.
ECFMG Certification completion is required prior to the residency interview.

We sponsor J-1 visas for international residents.

Interviews

Applicants will be notified by email in mid- to late-October of an invitation to interview. Interviews will be held virtually for the 2026-2027 interview season and will occur on Tuesdays and Thursdays from October through January.