Radiological Sciences About Us Message from the Chair Outreach Contact Us Education & Training Residency Programs Diagnostic Radiology Residency Integrated Interventional Radiology Residency Independent Interventional Radiology Residency Fellowship Programs Resident & Fellow Resources Research Faculty Labs & Research Centers Divisions Abdominal Imaging Breast Imaging Cardiothoracic Imaging Musculoskeletal Imaging Neuroradiology Imaging Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging Pediatric Imaging Vascular & Interventional Radiology Clinical Expertise Clinical Programs Faculty Independent Interventional Radiology Residency Program The UC Irvine Radiological Sciences independent program is for board-eligible radiologists who want to receive subspecialty training in interventional radiology. Home About Campus & Community Resources Communications & Public Relations Office Radiological Sciences: Education & Training > Fellowship Programs > Independent Interventional Radiology Residency Overview The UC Irvine School of Medicine Department of Radiological Sciences offers a one-year or two-year residency training program in interventional radiology through our independent program. Completion of an accredited diagnostic radiology program is required to enter the independent program. Both ESIR and non-ESIR applicants are welcome. Graduates will be eligible for dual board certification in IR/DR. Our well-rounded training experience is designed to prepare residents for careers in either academic radiology or private practice, all in an amazing location. Residents participate in the entire gamut of modern interventional radiology care, emphasizing pre- and post-procedure management and clinical patient evaluations. Participation in ongoing research projects, publications, and submission to regional and national meetings is highly encouraged and supported. The Interventional Radiology Independent Residency Program at UC Irvine participates in the Electronic Resident Application Service (ERAS) and the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). Application Process Please apply through ERAS. The following must be submitted with your completed ERAS application: Current CV Recent Photo Personal Statement Copy of USMLE/COMLEX Transcripts Copy of Medical School Transcript Copy of MSPE (Dean's Letter) Three Letters of Recommendation One letter should be from the Chair of your current department or Residency Program Director, and the other two should be from other faculty members in your department. Program Director Dayantha Fernando, MD Associate Professor — Division of Vascular & Interventional Radiology, Radiological Sciences Residency Director, Radiological Sciences Current Resident Zain Lalani, MD Contact Us Please get in touch with our fellowship coordinator if you have any questions about the Interventional Radiology Independent Residency program. CONNECT WITH US