Diagnostic Radiology Residency

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Program Vision Statement

The vision of the Radiology Residency Program at UCSF is to be a leading training program dedicated to shaping exceptional radiologists through innovative education, compassionate patient-centered care, cutting-edge research, and fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and lifelong learning.

Our mission is to train, shape, and inspire the next generation of radiologists, who will make a significant impact on patient care, research, and the advancement of radiology as a whole.  Through a rigorous and diverse training curriculum, we aim to cultivate a culture of excellence, professionalism, and self-motivated and directed learning.  Our program emphasizes the importance of patient-centered care, where residents learn to approach each imaging study and each individual patient with empathy, respect, and cultural sensitivity.  We aim to instill a strong sense of ethical responsibility, integrity, and highest standards of professionalism in our residents.

What Makes Us Special

Our program has a clear mission and purpose of training the next generation of leaders in the field of radiology.  We foster a positive, inclusive, and innovative culture of continuous learning and invest in training, mentorship, and professional development of each and every resident.

Residency Leadership

Diagnostic Radiology Chief Residents 2025-2026: Michael Romano, MD, PhD, Neda Ghassemi, MD, and Eric Lopez, MD

Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program Directors

Professor, Vice Chair for Education
Program Director, Diagnostic Radiology Residency
Associate Program Director, Integrated Interventional Radiology Residency
Professor in Residence
Professor
Division Chief, ER/Acute Care
Director of Clinical Operations, ZSFG
Associate Residency Program Director
Professor Clinical Radiology