University of Kansas School of Medicine
The University of Kansas School of Medicine Radiology-Diagnostic residency in Kansas City, KS is listed by AAMC with ERAS status “Participating” for the 2027 cycle. Use the official program page for curriculum, training sites, eligibility, and current contacts.
About the program
Fully accredited four-year KU Diagnostic Radiology program with six residents per class and two positions a year for early specialization in interventional radiology. Thirteen four-week rotations cover body, neuro, chest, ultrasound, MSK, nuclear medicine, IR, breast, peds and GI/GU fluoro; call is two week-long 7-hour overnight shifts per rotation; and R4 residents get up to three focused months. Daily noon teaching conferences, quarterly rad-path lectures, physics lecture sets and a 4-day R3 board review are included.
Summarized from the program’s official website. Confirm details with the program.
Program highlights
- Residents get 4 weeks of vacation, 10 sick days, up to 2 wellness days, 1500 dollars a year for books, 1000 dollars for AIRP travel and a bi-weekly food allowance; PGY-4 and PGY-5 residents may moonlight.
- The ERAS deadline is January 1 with virtual Wednesday interviews October through January and at least three letters, one from outside radiology.
PGY salaries
Published annual salaries or stipends in USD for the academic year shown. Check the notes and official source for included allowances, separate benefits, and effective dates. Institution schedules apply only where the program confirms coverage.
| Level | Academic year | Annual salary (USD) | Applies to | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | 2026-2027 | $71,444.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-2 | 2026-2027 | $73,858.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-3 | 2026-2027 | $76,505.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-4 | 2026-2027 | $80,144.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-5 | 2026-2027 | $83,587.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-6 | 2026-2027 | $86,914.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-7 | 2026-2027 | $90,628.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
| PGY-8 | 2026-2027 | $94,428.00 | Institution | Official salary schedule |
Sources and verification
Research last checked October 31, 2026. Missing information is not an estimate.
- Address (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5
- Contact page (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5
- Program page (verified, 2026-10-27): Found on the institution website; the page names the institution and this specialty. Source 1
- Salaries (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1
- Contact email (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5
- Other leadership contacts (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5
- Program length (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5
- Summary (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5
- Program coordinator (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5
- Program director (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5
- Positions per year (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5
- Highlights (verified, 2026-10-31): Stated on the official program pages listed. Source 1 Source 2 Source 3 Source 4 Source 5
Program leadership and contact
- Program director
- Shelby Fishback, MD
- Program coordinator
- David Acosta
- Associate Program Director (R1)
- Allison Aripoli, MD
- Associate Program Director (R2)
- Nick Harn, MD, PhD
- Associate Program Director (R3)
- Jamie Crist, MD
- Associate Program Director (R4)
- Kelly Dahlstrom, DO
- Address
- KU School of Medicine, Department of Radiology, Mail Stop 4032, 3901 Rainbow Boulevard, Kansas City, KS 66160
- dacosta4@kumc.edu
Program and application links
Review the official program page for training sites, curriculum, eligibility, required documents, deadlines, interview policy, visa sponsorship, and current openings.
About Radiology-Diagnostic residency training
Radiology-Diagnostic residency training typically lasts 5 years, including a clinical year.
Many programs begin in the second year, so applicants also arrange a preliminary or transitional year.
General information about the specialty, not a statement about this program. Confirm details with the program.
How to apply to this residency
- Register with ERAS, the application service of the AAMC, and with the NRMP Main Residency Match.
- Apply to this program through ERAS during the application season, with the documents it asks for.
- If you interview here, rank the program on your NRMP rank order list by the deadline; Match results are released in March.
Deadlines, required documents, interview policy and visa sponsorship differ between programs and years. The program’s own website is the authority.
Prepare your application
- The NRMP Residency Match, explained
- Residency interview preparation: a four-week plan and question bank
- Residency interview strategies for USMLE candidates
- How to create a resume or CV for residency
- The Dean's letter (MSPE): what it is and how to get it from your medical school
- After the interview: highlight your strengths and send thank-you letters
- NRMP ranking algorithm & rank-list strategy
- Save money on USMLE and interview travel
- Study books by exam
- International medical graduates: ECFMG and visas
Questions to ask this program
Strong applicants use the interview to learn how a program trains its residents. Questions worth asking:
- How much autonomy do residents have at each training level, and how is supervision handled?
- Where do graduates go next: practice, fellowship or academic positions? Ask for recent examples.
- What are the call and night-float schedules, and how many hours do residents typically work?
- How are residents supported in preparing for board exams, and what is the program’s recent pass rate?
- What research, quality improvement or teaching opportunities are protected with time?
- What benefits, parental leave and wellness support does the program provide?
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Frequently asked questions
How do I apply to the University of Kansas School of Medicine Radiology-Diagnostic residency?
This directory lists the program in the NRMP Main Residency Match. Use the program and application links on this page for the current instructions, deadlines and required documents.
How long is the University of Kansas School of Medicine Radiology-Diagnostic residency?
The program length recorded for this entry is 4 years. Confirm it with the program.
How many positions does the University of Kansas School of Medicine Radiology-Diagnostic residency offer?
The directory records 6 position(s) per year. Positions can change from year to year, so confirm for the cycle you are applying to.
What does the University of Kansas School of Medicine Radiology-Diagnostic residency pay?
Published salaries are listed in the PGY salaries table on this page, with the academic year and official source.