The nuclear medicine residency at Loyola is a fully accredited
program of the American Medical Association and leads to
eligibility for the American Board of Nuclear Medicine
examination. The Loyola University Medical Center and Edward Hines
Veterans Administration Hospital jointly sponsor the program. The
maximum number of residency positions is five.Graduates of the three-year nuclear medicine residency program
are eligible for certification by the American Board of Nuclear
Medicine (ABNM).
Prior Qualifications: In conformance with rules of the
American Board of Nuclear Medicine the applicant must have completed one year
of residency (PGY-1) in an accredited program in the United States.
Faculty: Six Board Certified nuclear physicians and two
basic scientists are assigned to the teaching program.
Case Load: The combined Hines/Loyola procedure volumes
are approximately 28,000 per year. Residents participate in all
clinical cases through an "Officer-of-the Day" program.
Didactic Sessions: There are four scheduled didactic
sessions per week and one journal club per month. One-on-one
discussions with faculty are encouraged.
Research: There are ongoing research opportunities in
nuclear medicine. Residents may join as co-investigators or submit
projects of their own design for review.
Call: Residents take first call beginning approximately
two months after entering the program. Attending physician backup
for residents is always available through a second-call
schedule.
Rotations: Residents rotate through the Edward Hines VA
Hospital, Loyola University Medical Center. Second-year residents
(PGY3) are
offered the opportunity to attend a radiation accident-training course
(REACTS) in Oak Ridge, TN.
Applications: The nuclear medicine program does not
participate in the national residency-matching program. Applications are
excepted through ERAS.
The application should include the electronic application form, personal
statement, three current letters of recommendation, medical school
transcripts, Dean's letter, USMLE scores and a photograph. Application
material should be complete by December. Selected applicants will be
invited for an interview. Interviews begin in November.
The current LUMC policy
allows for non-traditional trainees (someone who is transferring from a residency program or a lapse from
clinical training for 1 year) to apply. However, these applicants would
need to be reviewed and approved by our GME Department.
Loyola adheres to all non-discrimination rules with
regard to residency acceptance.
For additional information, contact:
Program Coordinator
Nuclear Medicine
Loyola University Medical Center
2160 South First Ave.
Maywood, IL 60153
(708) 216-3779
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