Department of Diagnostic Imaging

Application Information

Decisions regarding selection for interview and rank order are made without regard to the applicant’s race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), age, or national origin.

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Application Information

Decisions regarding selection for interview and rank order are made without regard to the applicant’s race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), age, or national origin.

All residency applications are to be submitted through ERAS and must include the following:

  • Dean’s Letter
  • Medical school transcript
  • At least 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Personal Statement
  • USMLE Scores

After reviewing all applications, the Selection Committee will grant and conduct the interviews and subsequent ranking of applicants. Decisions regarding selection for interview and rank order are made without regard to the applicant’s race, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender expression, and sexual orientation), age, or national origin.

Eligibility Criteria

Medical Training

Applicant must be a graduate from one of the following:

  • Medical school in the U.S. and Canada accredited by LCME
  • College of osteopathic medicine in the U.S. accredited by AOA
  • International medical school and has a valid ECFMG certificate or a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in RI
  • International medical school and completed a Fifth Pathway program by an LCME-accredited medical school

USMLE

Successful completion of USMLE step I and II examinations is required.  There are no cutoffs on scores or attempts.

Internship

A clinical year in a program accredited by the ACGME or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons in medicine, surgery, OB/Gyn, neurology, family medicine, emergency medicine or in a transitional program is required for entry into the Diagnostic Radiology residency. Radiology elective time during internship must not exceed 2 months and must be in a program accredited by the ACGME.

Other Employment Criteria

In order to be eligible for employment at Rhode Island Hospital, the resident must be eligible for licensure in the state of Rhode Island.  All residents must comply with the hospital’s Tobacco-Free policy.  The use of tobacco products at any time is prohibited.

Visas Accepted for International Applicants

International applicants should obtain a J1 Visa, sponsored by the ECFMG. Rhode Island Hospital’s Training Program Liaison works with applicants and the ECFMG to obtain the visa. Rhode Island Hospital will sponsor an initial H1B visa only if the applicant is a graduate of a U.S. Medical School. We will also accept H1B transfers.