Hello friends and future Stanford Radiology residents,

Thank you for your interest in Stanford Radiology - the best place to learn radiology!

The greatest strength of our program is the people who make it what it is. We have a culture of genuine camaraderie, whether that means helping one another through challenging cases on call or spending time together enjoying the California sunshine after work. Our program directors and educational team work tirelessly to advance resident education and clinical excellence. World-renowned attendings are on a first-name basis with residents and serve as exceptional teachers and role models, generously sharing their expertise during readout.

Education is a major priority, with teaching that is deliberate, practical, and tailored to residents at every stage of training. Our protected Thursday afternoon didactics include hot-seat style case conferences designed to prepare residents for the oral boards. Each training year also has its own dedicated conference series focused on the unique challenges of that year. The R1 Bootcamp summer series establishes the fundamentals of radiology practice; the R2 call lecture series reinforces acute-care imaging and builds the skills needed for increasing independence; and our highly rated R3 board review series, taught in part by board question writers themselves, reinforces high-yield concepts in preparation for the Core Exam.

This robust educational curriculum, combined with a supportive environment, gives residents the foundation and freedom to explore their passions within radiology and beyond. Many residents push the boundaries of medical imaging alongside top-tier Stanford faculty, earning intradepartmental and national research grants, receiving departmental funding, and using protected travel time to present their work at national and international conferences.

Residents have also spearheaded new initiatives that are enthusiastically supported and accelerated by program leadership. Examples include RadCombinator, which provides residents with dedicated academic time to pursue research and other creative endeavors; the RadEd Track, which supports residents interested in medical education; and the AI Track, which connects residents with faculty working at the forefront of artificial intelligence in radiology. Residents also lead quality-improvement and global health projects and organize monthly department-funded social events, including our annual resident retreat.

We celebrate the wide range of backgrounds, life experiences, perspectives, and intellectual interests represented within our residency and maintain a longstanding commitment to building an inclusive community. We have a close relationship with the Stanford Medicine Alliance for Disability Inclusion and Equity (SMADIE), an organization spearheaded by one of our faculty members. We also participate in regular diversity and inclusion programming aimed at helping us become radiologists who provide thoughtful, culturally responsive, and equitable care to our patients.

Work-life balance is equally important, and we take full advantage of everything the Bay Area has to offer - from its stunning coastline and redwood forests to Napa Valley, incredible outdoor recreation, and the vibrant culture of San Francisco.

Best of luck this recruitment season. We hope to meet you soon!

Live Laugh Learn,

Liz and Alex