Radiology Residency Program Overview
Radiology residency program at Hamad Medical Corporation (HMC) is designed to provide in-depth training and prepare next-generation competent radiologists, emphasizing clinical excellence, and patient-centered care. The program is 5 years in duration including integrated year 1. The program consists of both Block rotations and didactic learning.
During the Block rotations, residents acquire practical experience in diverse radiology subspecialties, including diagnostic radiology, interventional radiology, and nuclear medicine. They work closely under the supervision of experienced radiologists (Core Faculties/Faculties), learning to interpret imaging studies, perform procedures, and interact with other healthcare professionals.
In the didactic component, residents attend daily Morning Report Conferences, Weekly full educational days, and engage in case-based discussions during their block rotations to enhance their understanding of radiology principles, image interpretation, radiologic anatomy, radiation safety, research methods, and other relevant topics. They also conduct research and Quality projects, with the opportunity to present them at national/International conferences or publish them in medical journals.
Upon completing the residency program, residents are typically eligible to take board certification exams offered by the Arab Board of Medical Specializations-Radiology (ABMS) and the Qatar Board of Medical Specialization (QBMS). Both certifications are recognized professional credentials at HMC, signifying expertise and competency in the field of radiology."
Goals and Objectives
The Clinical Imaging Department has established clear objectives to provide direction to residents during their diagnostic imaging rotations. The rotations are designed to enable the resident to accumulate knowledge, develop technical skills, and establish effective decision-making abilities. These objectives serve as general guidelines to gauge the resident’s progression through the residency program.
The overarching goal of our program is to produce highly skilled, safe, competent, and independent radiologists. This is achieved through a well-defined curriculum that ensures residents are thoroughly trained and capable of working autonomously within the field of radiology."
The five-year residency training program, focuses on the following key areas:
1. Comprehensive Knowledge: Residents gain through understanding of radiologic anatomy, physiology, pathology, and imaging techniques across various modalities. Residents learn to accurately interpret and report on a wide range of imaging studies.
2. Image Acquisition and Quality: Residents are trained in the technical aspects of imaging, including optimizing image acquisition protocols, radiation safety, and image quality control. They learn to ensure high-quality diagnostic imaging while minimizing patient radiation exposure.
3. Subspecialty Competence: The program strives to expose residents to the major subspecialties within radiology, such as musculoskeletal imaging, neuroradiology, abdomen and pelvis imaging, pediatric imaging, obstetrics and gynecology, breast imaging, Emergency radiology and interventional radiology. Residents gain expertise in these subspecialties by implementing adequate graded supervision setting to meet the desired output at the end of residency program.
4. Clinical Decision-Making: Residents develop the skills to correlate patient history, physical examination findings, and imaging findings to make accurate diagnostic and management decisions. They learn to recognize critical findings, formulate differential diagnoses, and provide recommendations for further diagnostic workup or intervention if needed.
5. Procedural Skills: Radiology residency programs provide hands-on training in various interventional radiology procedures, such as image-guided biopsies, drainages, angiography, and vascular interventions. Residents learn to perform these procedures safely and effectively examinations with adequate graded supervision setting.
6. Research and Scholarly Activity: Programs encourage residents to engage in research and scholarly activities, such as presenting case reports, participating in research projects, and publishing scientific papers. This fosters critical thinking, supports evidence-based practice, and contributes to the advancement of radiologic knowledge.
7. Professionalism and Interdisciplinary Collaboration: Residents learn to communicate effectively and collaborate with other healthcare professionals, including referring physicians, radiologic technologists, and other specialists. They develop professionalism, ethical conduct, patient-centered care, and understanding the role of radiology within the broader healthcare system.
Clinical Training and Key Rotations
R1 Block Rotation
- Emergency department (2 Blocks)
- Internal Medicine
- Surgery
- Ob-Gyne
- Pediatrics
- Family Medicine
- Radiology (6) including leave block
R2 Block Rotation
- CT Body 2
- Emergency Radiology
- Ultrasound
- CT Neuro
- Fluoro-IVU
- Pediatrics
- Nuclear Medicine
- Women’s Imaging
- Chest
- Musculoskeletal (MSK)
- Interventional Radiology
- Leave
R3 Block Rotation
- CT Body
- CT Neuro
- Pediatrics
- Interventional Radiology
- Mammography
- Musculoskeletal (MSK)
- Ultrasound
- MRI Body
- Nuclear Medicine
- Emergency Radiology
- Fluoro-IVU
- Chest
- Leave
R4 Block Rotation
- CT Neuro
- Pediatrics (Sidra)
- MRI Neuro
- Mammography
- CT Body
- Doppler
- Interventional Radiology
- Nuclear Medicine
- Musculoskeletal (MSK)
- Elective
- Fluoro-IVU
- A & E
- Leave
R5 Block Rotation
- CT Body
- Pediatrics
- MSK
- Nuclear Medicine
- Fluoro-IVU
- Emergency Radiology
- Mammography
- MRI Body
- Interventional Radiology
- Ultrasound
- Cardiac-HH
- CT Neuro / MRI Neuro
- Leave
Contact Information
+974-4439-1709
Program Director:
Dr. Tahiya AlYafei
Associate Program Director(s):
Dr. Amal Al Rashid
Dr. Adham Darweesh
Program Coordinator:
Lorna Barrera Leyson
Program Email:
tahmed@hamad.qa
lleyson@hamad.qa
Faculty information
Enough number of Knowledge and expertise faculty members in their respective fields, mentoring residents, participating in education, and actively engaging in research and quality projects. Offering support, mentorship, and guidance both academically and personally.
Research highlights/programs
Many ongoing research and quality projects in different fields of diagnostic radiology (Neuroradiology, body imaging, MSK imaging, pediatric imaging, trauma & Emergency, MINM, women imaging, breast imaging, and IR).
Facilities and Resources
State of art MRI, CT Scan, US, fluoroscopy, MINM machines, and IR angiography suites are distributed all over HMC hospital facilities.
