Application Process

The Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program participates in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP). All applications are processed through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

Currently open: nine PGY II positions for NRMP match for starting the following year (after clinical year).

Deadline for complete applications through ERAS: November 1, of the current year. Only completed applications will be reviewed by the Residency Selection Committee of the Department of Medical Imaging at the University of Arizona.

Selected candidates will be contacted for interviews via email starting early October of the current year. Interviews are scheduled October through January. The required Preliminary Year (PGY I) positions are independent of our program and candidates must apply for these separately. Available PGY I positions in Tucson are:

If you receive an interview for Radiology, and not for one of the preliminary programs, and are interested in interviewing with one of these programs, please contact Janet Black before December.

Our resident candidates must have passed Part I and Part 2 of the National Boards. Our program requires​

  • ERAS application
  • Dean’s Letter*
  • 3 current letters of recommendation
  • School transcripts
  • Pass on USMLE Step 1 and USMLE Step 2 with a minimum score of 250
  • Personal statement
  • ECFMG certificate (for IMG)

*The Dean’s letter must document satisfactory academic and clinical performance.

Applications and supporting documents must be received by November 1, of the current year. 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. The program does not discriminate on the basis of gender, race, age, or any other discriminatory factors. Our Diversity Equity and Inclusion committee proudly collaborates with the College of Medicine - Tucson Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion