Education

Applications to the Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program are accepted only through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).

All positions will be filled through the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

The following documents must be available prior to the decision to grant an interview:

• Medical school transcript

• Dean's letter (note: available for downloading on November 1)

• USMLE Step 1; Step 2 is not required at the time of application

• Two (2) letters of recommendation (minimum; ERAS accepts up to four)

• Personal statement

Applications must be complete by November 30 of the year before beginning the residency program.

The Radiology residency does not include an integrated clinical year; however, applicants are encouraged to apply separately for one of our Medical Education Consortium's medical or surgical or preliminary (transition/ base clinical) year positions. 

Applications from International Medical School Graduates

International medical school graduates (IMGs) must submit, in addition to the above-listed application materials:

• ECGMG certification
•  Evidence of holding either permanent resident status or a J-1 visa; we do not sponsor any other type of visa.
• Evidence of satisfactory completion or being in the process of satisfactorily completing one (1) year of clinical training in the United States in an ACGME-accredited residency program.

Application Status

Once the application has been made through ERAS, the program coordinator will correspond via e-mail regarding the status of the application, including invitations to interview.

We do not utilize specific cut-off scores on USMLE but rather take all parts of the application into consideration when making decisions to interview. However, only those applicants who have successfully passed Step 1 on the first attempt will be considered for an interview.

Interviews

Invitations to interview will be issued via e-mail. 

Interviews will be scheduled from November through January, excluding the day after Thanksgiving and the Christmas and New Year's holiday weeks; there are no Saturday or Sunday interviews.

Once the interview season begins, the appointment calendar will be viewable here. We will do our best to keep the calendar up to date so that you can review available appointments. Please keep in mind that we will attempt to limit the schedule to 10 to 12 applicants each day. Once scheduled, your AAMC ID number will appear on the calendar so that others know the appointment is taken.

If you have sent an e-mail and have not had a reply, please telephone 412.359.8409. The Health System's spam filters often stop outside mail, particularly from .yahoo and .hotmail accounts.

For applicants to the Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program who are applying separately for one of the Medical Education Consortium's medical or surgical or preliminary (transition/ base clinical) year positions, interviews can be scheduled on the same day as the Radiology interview, to minimize travel costs.

Interview Day Schedule

Applicants invited to interview will be asked to arrive at either 8:45 a.m. or 11:15 a.m. at the Allegheny General Hospital Radiology Reception Desk (01 Level, Snyder Pavilion). Typically, there will be 10 to 12 applicants interviewed each day. After a brief presentation, each applicant will have a panel interview; the panel will consist of the program director or assistant program director and two other members of the faculty. During the day, each applicant will also have the opportunity to interact with our current residents over lunch and have a tour of the campus. The interview day typically concludes by 2 p.m. for those with the earlier start time and by 4:30 p.m. for those with the later start time.

Hotel Accommodations

If you need to stay overnight in Pittsburgh, the following hotels offer a discounted rate if you identify yourself as a residency applicant to Allegheny General Hospital:

The Priory: A beautifully restored bed and breakfast within walking distance to the hospital.

Hampton Inn Pittsburgh/Green Tree: Located 15 miles from the Greater Pittsburgh International Airport and within 6 miles of Allegheny General Hospital, the Hampton Inn Pittsburgh/Green Tree offers shuttle service to the hospital, as well as to and from the airport (please schedule at time of reservation).

Courtyard Marriott: Conveniently located in downtown Pittsburgh, approximately 15 minutes from the hospital, the Courtyard Marriott offers shuttle service (please schedule at the time of reservation), complimentary breakfast, extended stay options, and free high-speed internet access. 

Eligibility for Certification

Eligibility requirements for certification are available from the American Board of Radiology.