Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program

Program Director

Dorothy Gilbertson-Dahdal, MD, FACR

Professor, Radiology and Imaging Sciences and Pediatrics

Vice Chair, Education

Chief, Pediatric Radiology

Program Director, Diagnostic Radiology Residency

dorothyg@arizona.edu

Clinical Specialties

Congenital Cardiac Imaging

Urologic and Gastrointestinal MRI

Associate Program Directors

Tyson Chadaz, MD

Associate Professor, Radiology and Imaging Sciences

Chief, Musculoskeletal Radiology

Associate Program Director, Diagnostic Radiology Residency

Program Director, Advanced Musculoskeletal Imaging and Musculoskeletal Radiology Fellowships

tchadaz@arizona.edu

Clinical Specialties

Musculoskeletal Imaging

Christopher Miller, MD, MS

Assistant Professor, Radiology and Imaging Sciences, Abdominal Radiology

Associate Program Director, Diagnostic Radiology Residency

Program Director, Abdominal Radiology and Body MRI Fellowships

Course Director, Medical Student Radiology Electives

cmiller7@arizona.edu

• A Case Load That Builds Confidence 
  As one of the Southwest’s busiest academic radiology departments, we interpret more than a million studies each year, giving residents unmatched exposure to volume, variety and complexity.
   
• Education With a Track Record
  Consistent daily teaching, strong faculty mentorship, an effective physics curriculum and protected study time create a powerful educational foundation. The proof: 100% first-time Core Exam pass rate over the past four years.
   
• Opportunities That Open Doors
  With research opportunities, away rotations, ESIR training and national presentations, our residents build the kind of portfolios that open doors to elite fellowships.
   
• A Culture That Lifts You Up
  A supportive faculty, thoughtful call structure and reliable backup create a resident-centered environment where trainees are challenged appropriately, not overextended.
   
• Where Training Meets Quality of Life
  With affordable living, abundant outdoor recreation, year-round sunshine and a UNESCO-recognized culinary scene, Tucson offers an environment where residents can truly thrive.

Residents train across a rich mix of clinical environments, anchored by Banner – University Medical Center Tucson, a modern 11‑story hospital tower with 490 beds and state‑of‑the‑art imaging, including dual‑energy CT.

Training also includes rotations at the Southern Arizona VA, a dedicated Breast Imaging Center, the fully funded AIRP Radiologic Pathology Course, and optional away or research electives. Across Banner’s Tucson campuses, residents interpret more than 1 million studies per year, ensuring exposure to broad and complex pathology.

Our four‑year Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program builds on a completed internship year and provides broad, progressive and customizable training. 

A balanced call system with real backup ensures residents are challenged — not overwhelmed. Emergency radiology faculty read remotely overnight, and subspecialty attendings are available from home for pediatric, neuro, MSK and other consults, giving residents strong support while still fostering independence.

PGY‑2 to PGY‑4: Core Radiology Training

Residents rotate through all major subspecialties — pediatrics, GU, GI, chest, MSK, interventional/angiography, neuroradiology, nuclear radiology, mammography, ultrasound, abdominal CT and MRI — developing a strong foundation across the field. Training emphasizes progressive responsibility, close faculty supervision and structured feedback, including biannual meetings with the program director.

Residents participate in the ACR In‑Training Examination and benefit from a comprehensive board‑preparation system with a physics course, faculty‑led study groups and a structured review curriculum.

PGY‑5: Flexible, Subspecialty‑Focused Year

The final year offers significant customization through one‑year, six‑month or three‑month subspecialty blocks, with at least three months guaranteed in the resident’s top‑choice area. Elective research time is available, and all residents complete at least one scholarly project. Explore our research opportunities.

Our newly renovated resident areas are designed to support learning, collaboration and wellness, with bright, modern spaces that make the workday more comfortable and connected.

Features include:

• A spacious resident lounge for studying, relaxing and building community
• A 60-seat conference room equipped for lectures, case conferences and hybrid learning
• Multiple small reading rooms ideal for quiet study and online ABR exams
• Dedicated chief resident offices for leadership work and meetings
• Collaborative huddle spaces and a full kitchen to support team‑based learning and community

University of Arizona
1 – Advanced Musculoskeletal Imaging

Barrow Neurological Institute at SJHMC-AZ
1 – Neuroradiology

University of Colorado School of Medicine
1 – Neuroradiology

Duke University School of Medicine
1 – Abdominal Imaging

Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education-AZ
1 – Musculoskeletal Radiology

Northwestern Medicine
1 – Body MRI

Stanford University School of Medicine
1 – Body Imaging
1 – Neuroradiology
 

University of Arizona
1 – Abdominal Radiology
2 – Breast Imaging

MGB-Massachusetts General Hospital
1 – Musculoskeletal Radiology

Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education-AZ
1 – Breast Imaging

Oregon Health & Science University
1 – Musculoskeletal Radiology

University of Michigan
1 – Musculoskeletal Radiology

University of Texas Southwestern Medical School - Dallas
1 – Neuroradiology
1 – Academic Practice

University of Arizona
3 – Neuroradiology

Barrow Neurological Institute at SJHMC-AZ
2 – Neuroradiology

Brigham & Women’s Hospital
1 – Abdominal Imaging and Intervention

Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education - MN
1 – Breast Imaging

Stanford University School of Medicine
1 – Neuroradiology
1 – Pediatric Imaging
1 – Academic Practice

University of Arizona
1 – Interventional Radiology Independent Residency

Barrow Neurological Institute at SJHMC-AZ
1 – Neuroradiology

Cincinnati Children’s Hospital
1 – Pediatric Radiology

Emory University SOM-GA
1 – Neuroradiology

Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education - AZ
1 – Breast Imaging

Stanford Health Care
1 – Body Imaging
1 – Cardiothoracic Imaging

U Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
1 – Breast Imaging

University of Utah
1 – Neuroradiology

Class of 2023 and earlier

The required preliminary year (PGY-1) positions are independent of our program and candidates must apply for these separately. Available PGY-1 positions in Tucson are:

• ERAS application
• Curriculum vitae formatted to include month/year for all educational and employment periods; please address any gaps in time.
• Personal statement
• Medical school transcripts
• Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
• Three current letters of recommendation (LOR), dated no more than 12 months prior to the application date. Each letter should be on official letterhead and signed by the reference giver.
• Pass on the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1 and Step 2 with a minimum score of 250
• ECFMG certificate (for IMG)

Deadline

The deadline for complete applications through ERAS is November 1 of the current year. Please note that only completed applications will be reviewed by the College of Medicine – Tucson Radiology Residency Selection Committee.

Applicants who are invited to interview at our program will meet with the program director and three faculty members on the Residency Selection Committee. The committee finalizes the match list after reviewing all of the applicants’ materials and interview evaluations.

Please note, if you receive an interview for radiology, and not for one of the preliminary programs, and are interested in interviewing with one of these programs, please contact Janet Black before December.