title: The New Interventional Radiology Pathways: Options for Implementation.
abstract: The new interventional radiology (IR) pathways have generated much discussion with articles and editorials pointing out perceived advantages and disadvantages compared to the current pathways. To briefly review, under the new system, there are three pathways to enter IR: the integrated (INT) IR residency, the independent (IND) IR residency, and the early specialization in interventional radiology (ESIR) program. The pathways have been designed to provide maximum flexibility to programs for implementation and to radiology residents for planning their subspecialty training. As a result, there are many potential permutations for these training programs, and understanding the variety of options can be a challenge at first. We offer three potential solutions, based on the different circumstances or requirements a department might face. The first two solutions involve integrated programs created through newly funded and converted diagnostic radiology slots, respectively. The third involves establishing ESIR and IND programs only. Hopefully, the examples provided will be useful for those currently planning for the future of their IR training programs.
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, NYU Langone Medical Center, 660 First Ave., New York, NY 10016. Electronic address: Michael.recht@nyumc.org.
authors.forename: Michael
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Recht
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, Mayo Clinic, Jacksonville, Florida.
authors.forename: J Mark
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: McKinney
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiological Sciences, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
authors.forename: Anthony M
authors.initials: AM
authors.lastname: Alleman
authors.affiliation: Children's Mercy Hospital and Clinics, Kansas City, Missouri.
authors.forename: Lisa H
authors.initials: LH
authors.lastname: Lowe
authors.affiliation: Department of Radiology, CG 201, Medstar Georgetown University Hospital, Washington, DC.
authors.forename: James B
authors.initials: JB
authors.lastname: Spies
mesh_terms: D003479:Curriculum; D006801:Humans; D007396:Internship and Residency; D015642:Radiology, Interventional / Q000193:education*; D014481:United States
keywords: ESIR; Interventional radiology; independent; integrated