Dear future radiology resident,
Thank you for your interest in our program! We are excited for you as you begin your journey and we appreciate your consideration of Dartmouth for your training.
We are confident Dartmouth offers a strong and unique training experience. Located in rural New Hampshire, we are based at a Level-1 trauma center, Comprehensive Stroke Center, NCI-Designated Cancer Center, with an adjunct children’s hospital (CHaD). Other than our main hospital, our Radiology departments provides services for 9 other regional hospitals in New Hampshire/Vermont, leading to an extensive catchment area providing a wide breadth of pathology and high volume to learn from. While our fellowship opportunities are growing, we remain a resident-run program which allows for immersive, hands-on training from day one. Our residents feel comfortable reading all modalities and are technically competent performing multiple procedures beginning as R1’s. We also have the privilege to work at the world-renowned Boston Children's Hospital for 3 months to supplement the pediatric training we receive from the Children’s Hospital at Dartmouth. Overall, we receive a well-rounded education that allows our residents to excel in their careers, both private practice and academic.
Our excellent training is complemented by the amazing culture at our residency, which stems from the leadership of our program director, Dr. Yen. Not only is she an amazing person, she is our strongest advocate, consistently striving to improve our program and supporting us in our individual academic interests and shaping the program to align with the residents’ vision. When you arrive at work each day, you are surrounded by individuals who are passionate about their work. Our reading rooms are filled with attendings who love and excel at teaching. Our colleagues in other departments are also just as enjoyable; Dartmouth as a whole attracts accomplished, well rounded, and down-to-earth physicians. The wonderful culture and people are what entice many of our residents and fellows to continue their careers here at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center.
On top of the outstanding education and supportive culture, we are lucky to train in the beautiful mountains of New Hampshire. We are fortunate to have a myriad of stunning trails and lakes in the warmer months, and world-class skiing and snow sports in the winter. Simply looking out the hospital windows, you are inspired by the beauty of where we live and train.
If you are looking for a training program that will mold you into a confident, well-rounded radiologist while spending your free time in rural New England’s stunning nature, seek no further. We hope you consider joining us at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in our charming little corner of the world.
Best,
Ryan C. Stoner, MD
Vidal A. Villela, MD
Interventional radiology chief welcome
Thank you for your interest in our integrated Interventional Radiology (IR) program.
While each of our journeys to IR has been different, it has led us to Dartmouth for our IR training. We are proud of the strong, well-knit IR program at Dartmouth that we believe can prepare you for any career of your choosing, with our graduates succeeding in both academic and private practice settings. Our leadership, starting with Dr. Burdick, is resident-oriented, receptive to feedback, and includes monthly get togethers at Dr. Burdick's house.
Our program is unique in that there are plenty of opportunities for procedures, some starting as early as the first month of diagnostic radiology, with graduated autonomy. The IR division handles a breadth and depth of procedures, ranging from imaging-guided biopsies and drainage, dialysis and vascular access, portal hypertension, trauma, and oncologic angiography and interventions. Additionally, residents rotate on vascular surgery and neuro-IR, both very collegial services that enjoy working with IR residents. We have a protected weekly resident IR clinic, dedicated IR lectures, a robust journal club, hands-on training sessions with industry, and participation in the New England Society of Interventional Radiology (NESIR). Our residents have presented at SIR, CIRSE, SIO, CIO, among others.
In order to be a strong interventionalist, you also have to be a strong diagnostician. Our training is multifaceted, ensuring that you will be comfortable interpreting radiographs and cross-sectional imaging, taught by world-renowned faculty who value resident education above all else. We have a strong relationship with the diagnostic radiology residents that extends to activities outside of work. If we had to do it all over again, we would pick Dartmouth. We look forward to reviewing your applications and learning more about you!
Best,
Vikrant Bhatnagar, DO - IR Chief Resident
Kyle Sumetz, DO - IR Chief Resident