Thank you for your interest in the Diagnostic Radiology Residency program at Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin.
Our residency program received Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accreditation in 2021 and welcomed its inaugural class in 2022. We are approved for four residents per class following completion of a preliminary or transitional internship. Our intentionally small class size allows us to provide highly individualized education, close mentorship and exceptional clinical training.
Our graduates have established an outstanding track record. To date, every resident has successfully passed the American Board of Radiology (ABR) Core Examination and every graduate has matched into the fellowship of their choice at outstanding programs across the country.
Clinical training is centered at Ascension Seton Medical Center Austin, the flagship hospital of the Ascension Seton system. Residents also rotate extensively at Dell Seton Medical Center at The University of Texas, a busy Level I Trauma Center with more than 75,000 annual emergency department visits and the major referral center for Central Texas; Dell Children’s Medical Center of Central Texas, the region’s premier pediatric hospital; UT Health Austin, Dell Medical School’s multidisciplinary academic practice; and multiple outpatient imaging centers operated by Austin Radiological Association (ARA), the largest private radiology practice in Central Texas.
One of the defining strengths of our residency is the partnership between Dell Medical School and Austin Radiological Association (ARA). This collaboration offers a truly unique educational experience by combining the resources of an innovative academic medical center with the clinical excellence and efficiency of one of the nation’s premier physician-owned private practice radiology groups. Residents learn from nationally recognized educators, outstanding clinicians, researchers and physician leaders who bring diverse perspectives from academic medicine, private practice, education, healthcare leadership and innovation.
Our philosophy is simple: we strive to train exceptional radiologists who are prepared to excel in any career they choose. Whether a resident ultimately pursues fellowship, academic medicine, private practice, leadership, or a hybrid career, our curriculum emphasizes clinical excellence, sound judgment, professionalism, communication, efficiency and lifelong learning. By exposing residents to multiple practice models and outstanding mentors throughout training, we believe our graduates leave with the confidence, versatility and leadership skills to thrive in any practice environment.
Just as important as where you train is how you train. We are committed to fostering a collegial, supportive culture where residents know one another well, faculty are approachable, and education is individualized rather than one-size-fits-all. Our residents work side-by-side with dedicated subspecialty faculty who are deeply invested in their success. Without fellows competing for cases or procedures, residents gain exceptional hands-on experience, graduated autonomy, and abundant procedural opportunities throughout residency. Resident wellness, professional development and mentorship are fundamental priorities, and we are committed to creating an environment where every resident can thrive both personally and professionally.
Research is an integral part of our training program. Dedicated research time allows residents to pursue meaningful scholarly work with faculty throughout Dell Medical School and The University of Texas at Austin, one of the nation’s premier Tier 1 research universities. During the R4 year, residents also complete a customized “mini-fellowship,” providing additional focused training in an area of individual interest before graduation.
Our curriculum has also been thoughtfully designed to support participation in the American Board of Radiology’s Accelerated 15-Month Pediatric Radiology Pathway as well as the 16-Month Nuclear Radiology Pathway for residents interested in pursuing these specialized career paths.
All Dell Medical School residents participate in Advancing Care Transformation (ACT), an innovative graduate medical education curriculum that emphasizes value-based care, quality improvement, patient safety, leadership, health systems science and health equity. ACT reflects Dell Medical School’s commitment to developing physicians who not only deliver exceptional patient care but also lead to meaningful improvements in healthcare.
Beyond outstanding clinical training, Austin offers an exceptional place to live. Known as the Live Music Capital of the World, Austin combines the energy of a rapidly growing, innovative city with the friendliness of a welcoming community. Residents enjoy world-class restaurants, live music, outdoor recreation along Lady Bird Lake and the Barton Creek Greenbelt, more than 300 days of sunshine each year, and easy access to hiking, cycling, paddleboarding and countless parks. As one of the nation’s fastest-growing technology and business hubs, Austin also offers outstanding career opportunities for spouses and partners while maintaining an exceptional quality of life. Home to the flagship campus of The University of Texas, passionate collegiate and professional sports, internationally recognized festivals, and a vibrant, diverse community, Austin truly offers something for everyone.
Choosing a residency is one of the most important decisions of your career, and we are honored that you are considering ours. We have built a program defined by exceptional clinical training, individualized mentorship, genuine collegiality, and a commitment to developing the next generation of radiologists and physician leaders. We look forward to learning about your goals and showing you what makes our program — and our people — special.
On behalf of our faculty, residents and staff, thank you for taking the time to learn about our residency. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you to our program and wish you the very best throughout the residency application process.
Hook ‘em.
Jeffrey Wood, M.D.
Program Director, Diagnostic Radiology Residency
Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic Medicine
Assistant Professor, Department of Surgery & Perioperative Care
Dell Medical School at The University of Texas at Austin