Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program

Welcome to the Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program at Hackensack University Medical Center, a premier training site within the Hackensack Meridian Health network. Our mission is to educate and mentor the next generation of radiologists to become compassionate, highly skilled clinicians and future leaders in our field. In partnership with the Hackensack Meridian School of Medicine, we have cultivated a dynamic academic environment that prioritizes resident education, innovative research, and a healthy work-life balance.

Trainees in our program benefit from a collaborative, multidisciplinary approach to patient care, supported by state-of-the-art facilities and the latest innovative imaging technology. Whether your aspirations lie in academic medicine, private practice, or subspecialty fellowship, our program provides the robust foundation and individualized mentorship necessary to excel in any career pathway. We invite you to explore our program and join us in advancing the future of medical imaging.

Mission Statement 

The diagnostic radiology residency at Hackensack University Medical Center aims to produce competent, professional, compassionate, multifaceted radiologists ready to enter a complex medical and technological environment. Our goals and objectives align with the broader mission and vision of the HackensackMeridian School of Medicine, where residents will contribute meaningfully to health equity, patient care, and medical advancements.

Program Aims

• Clinical Competence: Residents will be trained in the accurate and efficient interpretation of radiologic examinations across all subspecialties and modalities, including body, musculoskeletal, nuclear and molecular imaging, cardiothoracic, neuroimaging, breast imaging, pediatrics, and interventional radiology.
• Patient Centered Care: Residents will deliver care with the focus on patient-specific needs and preferences.
• Progressive Autonomy: A structured approach to supervised learning and didactics with appropriately escalating responsibilities throughout the program, culminating in the ability to independently practice.
• Preparation for Certification: Program training, didactics, and other educational programs will provide residents with the necessary knowledge and skills to pass the ABR board certification Core exam with a 100% pass rate, and meet other necessary certification requirements.
• Holistic Educational Experience: The residency curriculum will provide a wide range of education experience, with emphasis on interdisciplinary collaboration, research, lifelong learning, leadership skills, communication and professionalism.