BackTable Vascular & Interventional Ep. 554 Optimizing the IR/DR Curriculum and Experience with Dr. Gregg Khodorov and Dr. Nicole Lamparello
Jun 27, 2025
Dr. Nicole Lamparello, an Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology at Weill Cornell Medicine, and Dr. Gregg Khodorov, a PGY-5 resident with an MBA at Thomas Jefferson University, delve into optimizing interventional radiology residency programs. They discuss effective surgical year rotations and emphasize the importance of early IR exposure. The duo also tackles the dynamics of consult services, balancing diagnostic and interventional skills, and the need for practical, real-world training. Their insights aim to enhance resident experiences and improve patient care.
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Surgical Intern Year Benefits
- Choose a surgical intern year to build strong relationships with surgeons and understand surgical anatomy.
- Rotate in IR, surgical ICU, trauma, and vascular surgery during PGY1 to enhance IR preparation.
Maximizing Medicine Year Electives
- Medicine or transitional year interns should pursue electives in GI or hepatology to gain relevant IR knowledge.
- Engage in bedside medicine procedural services to learn practical skills and enhance clinical experience.
Need More IR Months Early
- One month of IR per diagnostic year limits skill retention due to long gaps between rotations.
- More consecutive IR months help maintain procedural competence and ease learning curves.