
Welcome to the Diagnostic and Interventional Radiology Interest Group page!
At the University of Washington School of Medicine, students have a shared interest group for diagnostic and interventional radiology, as there is so much overlap and combined interest.
Group Leadership:
Ty Mattinson, MS3
Co-President
tyjm@uw.edu
Taylor Rasmussen, MS2
Co-President
tras1027@uw.edu
Ryan P. Joyce, MD
Faculty Advisor
rpjoyce@uw.edu
David Shin, MD
IR Faculty Mentor
dsshin@uw.edu
Upcoming Events:
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- The West Coast Vascular and Interventional Symposium
- The clinically oriented content will introduce participants to the field of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (VIR/minimally invasive surgery). Learn about fundamental procedures and disease processes managed, and explore opportunities in the field through multiple panel discussions. There will be networking opportunities, including an evening meet and greet. The event will take place over two days, 2/13/2021 and 2/14/2021. The registration link and more information can be found at wcvir.splashthat.com.
- Virtual Radiology Residency Match Panel Event
- Will be held virtually this Spring (date and time TBD)
- The West Coast Vascular and Interventional Symposium
Past Events:
- Recording of the Virtual Radiology Residency Panel Event held on May 27, 2020: https://mediasite.hs.washington.edu/Mediasite/Play/ae2f7cae9c4242e783492f222edad8521d
- Slide Deck from the 9/29/2020 Radiology Lecture on Neuroanatomy and Head CT Click Here to View!
Helpful Resources:
Find possible research opportunities here:
Case of the Month:
Case of the Month Archive:
Case of the Day on Radiopedia
Great case discussions by radiologists around the world

Journals:
Check out the Journal of Vascular and Interventional Radiology

Free access if you go through your UW NetID login on the HSL website

Videos:
There are great YouTube channels for Society of Interventional Radiology and Resident, Students and Fellows of SIR
Get Involved:
Contact DIRIG leadership to become a member of the group or if you are interested in leadership opportunities
Join Society of Interventional Radiology as a student to get updates and opportunities for educational materials

Join the Radiological Society of North America RSNA as a student to get updates and opportunities for educational materials

For local connections and information about the annual state meeting, please visit the Washing State Radiologic Society website

Advising:
UW Advisors have compiled recommendations for applying to radiology — found here
Interested in Diagnostic Radiology residency?
Please reach out to Dr. Ryan P. Joyce, MD.
Interested in Interventional Radiology Integrated residency?
Please reach out the UW advisors — either Dr. David Shin, or Dr. Jeffrey Chick, for help with discussing your journey.
To see how you can get some first hand experience, click here to view the student rotation opportunities.
For more information on the Interventional Radiology residency at UW, please click here.