Specialty-specific review for Interventional Radiology (Integrated) (IR) applicants. Matched applicants averaged Step 2 CK 253. We help you meet that bar.
The patterns reviewers flag most often when screening Interventional Radiology (Integrated) candidates.
Low Step 2 CK (matched mean 253 for MD seniors)
Insufficient IR-specific research or publications
No away rotation at an IR integrated program
Vague personal statement not articulating why IR over DR
Not demonstrating technical or procedure-oriented aptitude
IR-specific research and publications
Away rotation at the ranking program
Step 2 CK above 248
Strong letter from an interventional radiologist
Articulated differentiation between IR and DR career paths
Three concrete moves we'll work through with you, drawn from current NRMP / Charting Outcomes data.
Apply to both IR integrated (27 programs, 52 positions) and Diagnostic Radiology as a backup — if you miss IR integrated, you can transition via the independent IR pathway.
Use 6 gold signals for your top IR programs where you rotated or have a faculty contact, and 6 silvers for geographic reach programs.
Publish at least one IR-related paper or case report; the matched MD average is ~15.8 abstracts/publications.
We'll pair you with a reviewer who's served on Interventional Radiology (Integrated) selection committees. Your personal statement, CV, and signal strategy — line-edited against the bar above.
Data sourced from NRMP / AAMC, NRMP / AAMC. Match year 2025.