Program Overview

Independent Interventional Radiology Residency Program

The Independent IR residency program has replaced the IR fellowship as the option for subspecialized IR training after completion of a diagnostic radiology residency. PGY-4 DR residents may apply to the residency through ERAS with the match taking place the following spring and eventual matriculation occurs after completion of the PGY-5 year. UCSF will accept up to 4 Independent Residents per year.

Educational Program

The Independent Residency is either a one or two-year training program. DR residents that complete a certified Early Specialization in IR (ESIR) curriculum during their DR residency are eligible for a 1-year Independent Residency. An ESIR curriculum includes completion of 500 procedures and 8 months of IR (or IR related) rotations in the PGY-5 year plus an ICU rotation. DR residents that do not complete an ESIR curriculum during their residency are eligible for a 2-year Independent Residency. UCSF’s Independent IR Residency program includes IR rotations at 3 campuses (Moffitt-Long, Mission Bay and Mt. Zion) as well as rotations on the Vascular Surgery service and in the IR clinic.

Application Process

Summary of Application Process For Residents Entering July 2027

• Application Deadline: December 28, 2025
• Interview Notification By: Late January - Early February 2026
• Interview Dates: March 2026 with dates TBD
• Rank Order List Deadline: TBD
• Match Day: TBD
• Start of Residency: July 1, 2027

Application Procedures

• The Independent IR residency is part of the ERAS ACGME Fellowship December cycle.
• The December fellowship application cycle allows applicants to start applying to programs as soon as November 1, 2025.
• UCSF's application deadline is December 28, 2025.
• UCSF Interventional Radiology participates in Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) and all positions are filled through the National Resident Matching Program.
• The following information will be required to complete your online application:
  • Current CV
  • Personal statement
  • Digital headshot
  • Copies of USMLE scores or equivalent, i.e. LMCC
  • Three current letters of recommendations (one must be from your current program director)

Interviews

• We want you to have a pleasant and informative visit to UCSF.
• We suggest that you look upon the interview day as an opportunity to find out more about our department -- the people, programs, and facilities -- and to help us learn about you.
• Feel free to ask questions, and please let us know if we can assist you in any way.
• During recruitment for July 2027 positions, you will have the opportunity to virtually meet the Program Director, learn about the program, interact with current trainees, see a didactic conference, and discover research opportunities.

Second Visits

• Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate requests for second visits or "second looks".
• After your interview, if you have additional questions about the department, please email or call your interviewers, the program director or the residents.

IR Faculty

• The IR faculty consists of full-time Interventional Radiologists under the direction of Dr. Pallav Kolli, the IR division chief and the IR residency program director, Dr. Vishal Kumar.

Independent Interventional Radiology Residency Program Leadership

• Vishal Kumar, MD
  • Associate Professor
  • Program Director, Integrated & Interventional Radiology Residency Programs
  • Assoc Prof Clinical Radiology

Key Policies

• Title VI
• Proposition 209
• UC Antidiscrimination Policy
• Accreditation Standards