Interventional Radiology - Integrated Residency

Program Director

Gregory Woodhead, MD, PhD

Associate Professor, Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Interventional Radiology

Program Director, Interventional Radiology - Integrated and Independent Residencies

gregorywoodhead@arizona.edu

Associate Program Directors

Jack Hannallah, MD, MPH, MBA

Associate Professor, Interventional Radiology

Associate Program Director, Interventional Radiology - Integrated and Independent Residencies

jackh@arizona.edu

Clinical Specialties

Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Ilaria Vittoria De Martini, MD

Assistant Professor, Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Interventional Radiology

Associate Program Director, Interventional Radiology - Integrated and Independent Residencies

ilariavittoria@arizona.edu

Recognized by the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS), American Board of Radiology (ABR) and Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME), the Interventional Radiology - Integrated Residency Program offers expanded procedural and peri-procedural care beyond the traditional experiences of diagnostic radiology residency or interventional radiology fellowship.

At a Glance

• Early and continuous IR exposure: Procedural and clinical IR training begins in the first year and builds progressively.
• Balanced DR + IR curriculum: Strong diagnostic radiology foundation paired with comprehensive interventional training.
• Diverse procedural experience: Broad case mix including trauma, oncology, venous disease, dialysis access and minimally invasive therapies.
• Integrated clinical training: Dedicated IR clinics, inpatient consults and multidisciplinary conferences.
• Supportive academic environment: Faculty-driven teaching, structured didactics and personalized mentorship.
• Advanced technology and innovation: Exposure to cutting-edge devices, image-guided therapies and evolving IR techniques.
• Strong fellowship and career preparation: Graduates are well prepared for academic IR, private practice or subspecialty pathways.
• Research and academic opportunities: Access to clinical research, device innovation and interdisciplinary collaboration across the University of Arizona campus, with strong resident participation in annual national society meetings such as SIR and GEST.

Our Interventional Radiology - Integrated Residency Program is a five-year ACGME-accredited residency that begins after the completion of a one-year ACGME-accredited clinical experience. This is followed by three years of diagnostic radiology training, culminating in two years of focused interventional radiology training within a clinically oriented teaching environment.

The program includes essential clinical care rotations, outpatient clinic experiences and inpatient consultations, providing a strong foundation for careers in both interventional radiology and diagnostic radiology, leading to dual certification.

PGY-2 through PGY-4

In the first three years, residents rotate through all clinical subspecialties of radiology, including pediatrics, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, chest, musculoskeletal, interventional/angiography, neuroradiology, mammography, ultrasound, abdominal CT and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI). Residents are also required to complete research projects, and dedicated research time is available as an elective.

PGY-5 and PGY-6

During the fourth and fifth years, residents shift to a focused interventional radiology training experience. Training in interventional radiology involves a gradual increase in responsibility under the close supervision of faculty members. Residents receive evaluations after each rotation and feedback on their educational progress, including biannual conferences with the training director.

All residents participate in the annual American College of Radiology In-Training Examination. A board-review program, a physics course and small focus-study groups with faculty help prepare senior residents for success on the American Board of Radiology Examination.

The required preliminary year (PGY-1) positions are independent of our program and candidates must apply for these separately. Please note that surgery is preferred. Available PGY-1 positions in Tucson are:

Currently Open

Three PGY-2 positions are currently open for NRMP match beginning the year following the clinical year.

Requirements

• ERAS application
• Curriculum vitae formatted to include month/year for all educational and employment periods; please address any gaps in time.
• Personal statement
• Medical school transcripts
• Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
• Three current letters of recommendation (LOR), dated no more than 12 months prior to the application date. Each letter should be on official letterhead and signed by the reference giver.
• Pass on the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2 with a minimum score of 250
• ECFMG certificate (for IMG)

Deadline

The deadline for complete applications through ERAS is November 1 of the current year. Please note that only completed applications will be reviewed by the College of Medicine – Tucson Radiology Residency Selection Committee.

Notification

Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews via email starting early October of the current year. Interviews are scheduled October through January.

Applicants who are invited to interview at our program will meet with the program director and three faculty members on the residency selection committee. The committee finalizes the match list after reviewing all of the applicants’ materials and interview evaluations.

Please note, if you receive an interview for interventional radiology integrated, and not for one of the preliminary programs, and are interested in interviewing with one of these programs, please contact Ina Rios before December.