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Residency Programs

Overview


The USF residency training program in diagnostic radiology and interventional radiology consists of both academic and private practice groups which staff the various affiliated institutions. This arrangement affords resident training with subspecialized academic and private practice staff as well as staff who practice general diagnostic radiology in both hospital-based and outpatient imaging center scenarios.

The small number of fellows in our program allows residents the opportunity to see a variety of cases and to participate in many interventional procedures, which build skills needed to practice general diagnostic radiology.

Residents interested in pursuing academic careers will find staff and resources to support clinical research endeavors in various subspecialty areas.

  • Resident salaries are updated annually by Graduate Medical Education. The current annual salaries can be found on the Office of Graduate Medical Education website.

    2024-2025 Resident Stipend Schedule

    NOTE: A Resident’s initial appointment will be set at the level associated with the minimum required experience needed to enter the program and aligns with the program’s required scope of practice for each training. (See GME Policy 202)

    *Chief stipend is only available to certain programs that are approved by our affiliate sites

    In addition, Florida has a relatively low cost of living and there is no state income tax. Benefits include health and life insurance (optional family coverage), disability, and malpractice coverage. 

    Additional funds provided by the department include:

    • PGY-2 through PGY-5 residents are eligible to receive a reimbursement of up to $500 for education-related materials/resources and expenses.
    • Up to $640.00 reimbursement toward your ABR fee.
    • Up to $985.00 reimbursement toward your Florida Medical License (only if application submitted before the end of your PGY-2 year).
    • Up to $985.00 reimbursement toward your USMLE Step III (only if taken by the end of your PGY-2 year).
    • Those registered to attend the AIRP course in Washington, D.C. are eligible to receive up to $2,500 as a housing stipend (Airbnb is not reimbursable).
    • The department will reimburse reasonable expenses that have a valid business purpose of up to $1,000 related to resident participation in regional and national radiology committees (e.g. FRS or ACR).
    • The department will offer a stipend (calculated annually) to cover expenses related to attending one physics review course and one diagnostic radiology review course for board preparation during residency training. Residents are responsible for all course preparations (airfare, lodging, taxi, etc.) except for registration.

    Department Benefits & Leave

    • All of our Residents gain access to RadPrimer, StatDx & BoardVitals.
    • Each year residents get 20 days of Vacation Leave;10 days of Sick Leave; 10 days for Paternity/Maternity Leave; and 5 days for Conference Leave

    Additional Benefits

    For a complete list of benefits, please visit the Resident Pay & Benefits page on the Office of Graduate Medical Education website.

  • Tampa General Hospital / Moffitt Cancer Center / James A. Haley VA Hospital

    Two residents are assigned to Tampa General Hospital for a night float call system. The resident team provides coverage for Tampa General Hospital and teleradiology coverage for the Moffitt and VA hospitals. Residents rotate on two-week blocks beginning Sunday evening, with the TGH resident working from 7:00 pm to approximately 7:00 am the following morning. The Moffitt/VA resident works from 8:00 pm to approximately 8:00 am. The night residents receive Saturday night off. R2-R4 residents will work a total of 4 weeks of night float in the academic year, split between 2 blocks. An attending is always available in house for resident support.

    Weekend call (Saturday, Saturday night, and Sunday) is covered in three 12-hour shifts by the general resident pool. Residents begin the night float rotations after completing 12 months of diagnostic radiology training.

    There is no night call for residents rotating at All Children's Hospital or the Bay Pines VA Hospital.

    Prior to taking call, R1 residents will complete all core rotations and attend an R1 boot camp call primer session.

  • Moonlighting opportunities are available for residents PGY-2 and above in good standing with the program. Opportunities for both junior and senior residents include contrast coverage. Opportunities for senior residents include weekend clean up shifts both diagnostic and minor procedures. ACGME duty hour rules apply.