Interventional Radiology Mini Fellowships
Our radiology residency program offers optional mini fellowships during the PGY5 year, designed to provide advanced, focused training in key subspecialty areas while maintaining the flexibility and breadth of a general radiology education. These mini fellowships allow residents to tailor their final year of training toward their clinical interests and career goals, whether preparing for subspecialty fellowship, academic medicine, or highlevel private practice.
The primary goal of our mini fellowship programs is to bridge the transition from resident to practicing radiologist by offering concentrated, fellowshipstyle experience with increased responsibility, case complexity, and subspecialty mentorship. Residents may choose from breast imaging, body MRI, or Early Specialization in Interventional Radiology (ESIR). The breast imaging and body MRI mini fellowships are sixmonth focused tracks, while the ESIR pathway is a fullyear PGY5 experience, consistent with early specialization requirements. Each pathway is structured to emphasize advanced interpretation skills, clinical decisionmaking, workflow efficiency, and direct attending collaboration.
A defining feature of the program is its emphasis on handson learning, graduated autonomy, and career readiness. Mini fellows function at an advanced level within their chosen subspecialty, gaining exposure to highvolume, complex cases while working closely with experienced, subspecialtytrained faculty. Upon completion, residents receive a formal Mini Fellowship Certificate, recognizing the additional expertise acquired during their PGY5 year. This unique training model allows graduates to enter fellowship or independent practice with confidence, a strong subspecialty foundation, and a clear professional focus.
How to Apply
Medical students should apply to our residency program via the ERAS® System. Our National Residency Matching Program ID is 2232420C0.
More Information
For more information about any of the below topics in relation to our residency program, please review the HCA Florida Aventura Hospital’s Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program website or contact the program administrator, Jessie Hall.
- State licensure
- Required certifications
- In-service examinations
- Uniforms
- Compensation and benefits
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Welcome Letter From Our Program Director, Dr. Brett McKeon
Dr. McKeon has served as our Radiology Residency Program Director since 2020 and finds this to be one of the most fulfilling roles of his professional career. We invite you to read his welcome letter.