At OHSU, the birthplace of interventional radiology and Oregon’s only academic health center, you will find rigorous academics, innovative technology and dedicated faculty who mentor you. You will also work in Portland, known for its vibrant culture and natural beauty. 

Our two training pathways prepare you for a career in interventional radiology. Upon completion of either pathway, you will be eligible for dual board certification in interventional radiology and diagnostic radiology.   

• Interventional Radiology Integrated Residency: A five-year program combining interventional and diagnostic radiology training after a one-year internship
• Independent Interventional Radiology Residency: A one- or two-year training advanced path that builds upon your completed diagnostic radiology residency 

You’ll train in a program shaped by the innovative work of Dr. Charles Dotter, who pioneered transluminal angioplasty and launched the field of interventional radiology. You can expect rigorous training and guidance to help lead the future of minimally invasive, image‑guided interventions and drive patient care. You’ll find: 

• Advanced and complex procedures: Gain hands-on clinical experience in all aspects of interventional radiology including vascular, oncologic, nonvascular interventions and more
• Expert mentorship: Learn from nationally and internationally recognized faculty
• Collaborative care: Work closely with our colleagues across other specialties
• Academic opportunities: Engage in research, innovation and leadership
• Professional expertise: Prepare for careers in IR or IR/diagnostic radiology care 

Whichever program path you take, we mentor you every step of the way. You’ll learn from expert faculty in the Dotter Department Interventional Radiology, as well as leaders in Diagnostic Imaging, Surgery and other specialties.  

Claire Kaufman, M.D., is the residency program director and associate professor of interventional radiology. She is also the associate director of the Pacific Northwest Hereditary Hemorrhagic Telangiectasia (HHT) Center of Excellence, treating patients all over the pacific northwest and Alaska. 

Our comprehensive five-year residency program welcomes four residents each year. It prepares you for dual IR/DR certification and careers in interventional radiology or hybrid interventional and diagnostic radiology in academic or private practice. 

Training is based out of the OHSU Hospital, Doernbecher Children’s Hospital and the Portland VA Medical Center. You will gain experience in the full breadth of interventional radiology procedures, including adult and pediatric IR, non-vascular and vascular IR, and outpatient clinic care. Your training will include: 

• Ablations
• Aortic interventions
• Dialysis
• Genitourinary (GU) interventions
• Hepatobiliary diseases
• Hereditary hemorrhagic telangiectasia (HHT)
• Interventional oncology
• Neuro IR/Stroke
• Pain interventions
• Pediatric interventions
• Peripheral vascular disease
• Pulmonary embolism (PE)
• Vascular malformations
• Venous interventions (for superficial veins, DVT and PE)
• Women’s health interventions 

Translational research lab: Access the lab to explore translational research opportunities and robust IR clinical trials studies.  

Clinical rotation sites: Build procedural depth and IR clinical experience through rotations at community hospitals, Legacy Health System and Hillsboro Medical Center.