Welcome to the Underrepresented in Radiology (URiR) Visiting Scholars Program @ Duke, an initiative aimed at increasing the exposure of medical students to the field of radiology. This program provides a unique opportunity for medical students from underrepresented backgrounds. For those who may not have access to radiology rotations or who have experienced the specialty in a different setting, the program offers the opportunity to gain firsthand experience in radiology at our academic medical institution.
PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The program offers a maximum of two participants annually the chance to engage in a comprehensive and immersive experience within our Department of Radiology. Through tailored rotations and mentorship, students will have the opportunity to explore various subspecialties, observe state-of-the-art procedures, and interact with leading experts in the field. Specific program benefits include:
- Four-week clinical rotation in the recipient's chosen radiology subspecialty at Duke University Hospital.
- Scholarship funding up to $2,500 to offset rotation-related costs such as housing and travel expenses
- An assigned faculty mentor for career guidance and professional development.
- An assigned resident guide to assist with planning lodging, transportation, and getting to know the city.
PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY
The program is open to 4th year US medical students, eligible to rotate at Duke University, from underrepresented backgrounds within the field of radiology. While this encompasses a diverse range of identities, eligible identities include but are not limited to:
- Black or African American
- Latino or Hispanic
- Native American, Alaska Native, or Pacific Islander
- Female or other underrepresented gender identities in radiology
- LGBTQ+
- From a socioeconomically disadvantaged background
- Other identities underrepresented in radiology.
APPLICATION PROCESS
Interested applicants are invited to apply by submitting an online application. Eligible candidates must also complete a visiting elective application through the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) platform. Applicants may complete the program application at any time but program offers will be extended only after the VSLO (Visiting Student Learning Opportunities) application has been submitted and approved. We will strive to provide timely decisions following VSLO offers, ensuring that you receive notification before committing to a visiting rotation. Required application materials include:
- Diagnostic Radiology applicants should apply for 407C Advanced Elective in Diagnostic Radiology and Interventional Radiology applicants should apply for 406C Advanced Vascular & Interventional Radiology
- Brief essay: "Please provide a succinct explanation of your identification with an underrepresented identity within the field of radiology. (Maximum 200 words)"
- Essay: "How would participation in the Duke Radiology Underrepresented in Radiology Visiting Student Program affect your medical education and future career? (Maximum 500 words)"
- Medical school transcript PDF
- Curriculum vitae PDF
- Please indicate your elective Choice and list up to 4 terms for enrollment in order of preference
Please note that this scholarship opportunity is a completely separate process from the NRMP application for residency training in Diagnostic Radiology or Interventional Radiology at Duke. Any decisions made towards an applicant related to this scholarship opportunity are not intended to be reflective of a residency application outcome. Receiving this scholarship application does not guarantee a spot in one of our residency training programs, and not receiving this scholarship has no bearing whatsoever on a future residency application.
The deadline for 2025 applications is March 14, 2025.