PEDRAP is a 5-year program providing increased training in pediatric radiology for the candidate with an interest in a career as a pediatric radiologist. The PEDRAP resident will be eligible for American Board of Radiology certification (see http://www.theabr.org/PED_PEDRAP.htm).

The PEDRAP Pathway differs from diagnostic radiology in that:
1. Two years of pediatric-oriented radiology training are required
2. The core adult-oriented radiology training is 2 years

For a current medical school graduate, this is a categorical program (includes clinical year). An advanced candidate who has completed one year of clinical training may enter at the PGY2 level. On-call responsibility is on parity with diagnostic radiology residents.

Application Process

• Application through ERAS to UAMS Diagnostic Radiology Residency
• Applicants must demonstrate qualifications for diagnostic radiology as well as their interest in pursuing a career in pediatric radiology.
• Deadline is November 15th
• One position offered each year on a competitive basis
• Applicants must tell Program Coordinator they want to be considered for PEDRAP pathway
• Candidates may rank PEDRAP pathway and diagnostic radiology
  

If the resident should leave the pathway, acceptance into the traditional diagnostic radiology residency is not guaranteed. Any resident who considers a transfer to another program must abide by the GMEC policy and AGEMC program requirement regarding transfers.

The PEDRAP resident will be encouraged to apply for a pediatric radiology fellowship in the UAMS College of Medicine. As an internal candidate, the resident may be accepted for the fellowship prior to the NRMP’s Fellowship Match.