Overview

The VCU Department of Radiology residency program ensures that our residents receive the most outstanding training available. Our residency program with its strong clinical training and nurturing academic medical environment develops exceptional radiologists.

The goal of our residency program is for residents to be proficient in all areas of diagnostic radiology at the completion of their training. Our expectations for residents include developing clinical maturity and judgment, and technical skills to independently practice radiology.

Residents have the opportunity to work with patients at the VCU Medical Center and the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

The VCU Medical Center is one of the largest and most sophisticated medical university complexes in the United States and the Hunter Holmes McGuire Veterans Affairs Medical Center is one of the Veterans Affairs flagship hospitals. 

Residents also work with patients at several VCU Health facilities:

The VCU Department of Radiology residency programs continue to attract residents who graduate at the top of their medical school classes. Graduates from our residency programs are recruited to competitive fellowships and medical practices.

VCU Radiology Residency Program Experience Video

Our residents and program directors discuss the VCU Radiology Residency Program, including the diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology learning opportunities. Run time for the video is approximately 6 minutes.

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VCU Radiology Residency Program Experience Video
VCU Radiology Residency Program: Diagnostic and Interventional

The radiology residency program provides thorough and intense training in all subspecialties and advanced subspecialties of diagnostic radiology, including:

Our Expectations

During the four-year diagnostic radiology residency program, residents are expected to grasp the basics of each subspecialty and integrate multiple imaging disciplines early in their experience.

The residency program is fully accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and the American Board of Radiology. Our program begins at the postgraduate year two level, PGY-2 (R1), and from the beginning involves residents directly in image production, interpretation and patient care.

Successful completion of the training program qualifies graduates to sit for the American Board of Radiology specialty examination. Residents graduate prepared for full-time academic or private careers in diagnostic radiology.

Clinical Experience

Radiology residents work closely with each other and with radiology faculty and fellows, forming a close-knit team. Our caseload is large and residents participate in a variety of procedures.

Residents share interesting cases with each other to develop a high degree of confidence and skills as they progress through the program. Medical students also rotate through our department, offering residents teaching opportunities.

Second-year residents begin taking weekend and evening call under the direct supervision of a senior resident. Subspecialty attendings are on-call for each resident to provide supervision. Second-year residents primarily reads plain film, ultrasound and CT, and performs fluoroscopic procedures. Senior residents read the majority of CT and MRI scans.

Program Objectives

  • Educate residents in providing optimal care in a patient-centered environment.
  • Train residents in all radiology subspecialties.
  • Educate residents in obtaining top quality imaging, creating outstanding reports, and performing high level procedures.
  • Participate in advancing medical education and research.

Rotations

Monthly rotations through the subspecialties of radiology.

Each year of the residency program there are monthly rotations through the subspecialties of radiology. Rotations early in the training program help residents acquire basic knowledge. Subsequent rotations increase residents expertise and responsibilities.

All cases are reviewed with a faculty member and every case has the potential to be a teaching case.

All residents are required to have a current certification in advanced cardiac life support (ACLS) -- a course that is provided by VCU Health.

Graduate Medical Education Resources

Visit the VCU School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education Applicant Resources website for salary, contract, benefits and policies.

Examples of the program-specific benefits, include:

  • Protected daily teaching
  • Board preparation
  • Grand rounds
  • Meeting attendance and journal club
  • Orientation
  • Moonlighting policies
  • Lead radiation protection apparel
  • Electronic radiology resources

There is also financial support for housing, meetings and American Institute for Radiologic Pathology (AIRP) fees.

Graduate Medical Education Applicant Resources

How to Apply

All applicants must have a minimum of three months of U.S. or Canadian direct patient care activity. Non-clinical graduate work in the U.S. or Canada does not meet the requirement. For U.S. and Canadian medical students, clinical rotations during medical or dental school will meet this requirement. Externships of direct patient care will meet the three-month requirement, however observerships and research fellowships do not qualify. Please note that observerships and externships are not available in the VCU Department of Radiology. 

For more information about resident eligibility and selection policies, please visit Graduate Medical Education Applicant Resources.

Application Materials

  • Completed application
  • Copy of medical school transcript
  • Personal statement
  • A recent headshot
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), formerly known as the Dean's Letter
  • Three letters of recommendation from physicians who can evaluate your performance
    • International medical graduates must have letters of recommendation which clearly document U.S. or Canadian clinical experience
  • U.S. Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) step I and II test scores
    • All applicants must have passed Step 1 of the USMLE prior to October 15 of the application year for consideration
  • International Medical Graduates (IMGs) must either be enrolled in or have completed an  Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada internship year
  • J-1 visa, if applicable
    • Only J-1 visas are accepted at VCU Health. All applicants must have sufficient written and spoken English language skills in order to deliver safe and effective patient care
  • Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate
    • Certificate must be in place at the time of application

Residency Education Program Directors

The structure and educational objectives for the radiology residency program support it's primary goal and expectations. The program design provides residents with clinical responsibilities that progressively increase throughout the training. Program directors ensure radiology residents receive outstanding training opportunities while gaining responsibility and independence. 

Josephina A. Vossen, M.D., Ph.D.

Josephina A. Vossen, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Josephina A. Vossen, M.D., Ph.D.

Josephina A. Vossen, M.D., Ph.D.

Associate Professor

Radiology

Associate Professor
Chief, Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention
Director, Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention
Director, Residency Education
Associate Director, Integrated Interventional Radiology Residency Program
Medical Director, MSK, Stony Point Radiology

Phone: (804) 628-1989

Fax: (804) 628-1132

Email: josephina.vossen@vcuhealth.org

Address/Location:
West Hospital, East Wing

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Ryan Clayton, M.D.

Ryan Clayton, M.D.

Assistant Professor

Ryan Clayton, M.D.

Ryan Clayton, M.D.

Assistant Professor

Radiology

Assistant Professor
Associate Director, Residency Education

Phone: (804)- 828-7975

Fax: (804)-628-1132

Email: ryan.clayton@vcuhealth.org

Address/Location:
Main Hospital, Room 3-407C

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J. Britt Groseclose, D.O.

J. Britt Groseclose, D.O.

Assistant Professor

J. Britt Groseclose, D.O.

J. Britt Groseclose, D.O.

Assistant Professor

Radiology

Assistant Professor
Associate Director, Residency Education

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