Radiology Residency

Hands-on, state-of-the-art training

About Our Radiology Residency

Build the confidence and exceptional decision-making skills that will make you a leader in the field of radiology through the Radiology Residency Program at Mount Auburn Hospital, a teaching hospital of Harvard Medical School.

You will get hands-on experience as you work alongside subspecialty-trained physicians, enjoy the ability to customize your learning to suit your career goals and enrich your clinical training with scholarly experiences.

Our program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

Learn more about the Radiology Residency Program at Mount Auburn Hospital.

Research & Academia

Get support and dedicated time to develop, conduct, and share a research project of your choosing. You are encouraged to submit your findings for publication or presentation at national meetings. You will also participate in a quality improvement project during your residency.

Learn From The Best

At Mount Auburn Hospital, you will work directly with attending radiologists—all of whom have teaching appointments at Harvard Medical School and a strong commitment to educating the next generation of physicians and health care leaders. They will act as mentors, guiding you through rotations and supporting your research.

Learn more about our leadership and faculty and hear from our program director.

Evaluations & Assessments

At the end of each rotation, your attending radiologist will complete an evaluation form (accessible to you at any time) assessing the competencies defined by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). You will meet with Caitlin Connolly, MD, the Program Director, twice a year to review and discuss your progress.

Compensation & Benefits

Your compensation package at Mount Auburn Hospital includes a competitive salary and benefits, as well as access to many opportunities at Harvard Medical School. Explore our benefits packages.

Enjoy Life in Boston

Discover what living in Cambridge is like. You will love our location in Cambridge, Massachusetts, just across the Charles River from Boston proper.

Mount Auburn Hospital Radiology Residents

Your Residency Timeline

Throughout your four-year diagnostic radiology program, you will participate in rotations and conferences. As you progress through the program, you will take on more responsibility and enjoy the opportunity to focus your residency experience by choosing electives that fit your interests and long-term career goals.

Year One

You will be expected to:

  • Read extensively
  • Master anatomy
  • Understand department imaging protocols
  • Interpret patient examinations
  • Participate in discussions concerning diagnostic problems
  • Participate in Journal Club and prepare case discussion for the Radiology Pathology conference
Year Two & Three

You will take on progressively greater responsibility as you:

  • Interpret images
  • Conduct radiological consultations
  • Perform procedures
  • Rotate through Boston Children's Hospital, Massachusetts General Hospital, and attend the AIRP Radiology-Pathology course
  • Teach medical students, rotating medical residents colleagues and staff
Year Four

You will assume more autonomy as you have the opportunity to select and complete a mini-fellowship in the subspecialty of your choice.

Get Started

Find deadlines and application requirements for the radiology residency program at Mount Auburn Hospital.