Chadwick Wright
1st year resident

• Why did you choose OSU?
Ohio State is one of the few “mega-universities” in which physicians-in-training have ready access to a large number of experts from numerous and diverse fields within its several colleges (e.g., Medicine, Dentistry, Optometry, Pharmacy, Veterinary Medicine, Biological Sciences, Mathematical and Physical Sciences, and Engineering). As a radiology resident at Ohio State, I appreciate the fact that virtually any clinical, technical or research interests that I have can be addressed by one or more of our faculty from these various colleges.
More recently, the Department of Radiology has become an integral component of the College of Medicine’s 6 Signature Programs to further advance and integrate patient care, biomedical research and medical education as it relates to cancer, critical care medicine, cardiovascular medicine, medical imaging, neuroscience, and transplantation. As a result, the Department of Radiology is striving to advance medical imaging in every respect and, as a radiology resident at Ohio State, you are a part of that process.
• Since you’ve been here, what are the aspects of the program that you’ve appreciated the most?
I must agree with my peers before me. There are two aspects of the Diagnostic Radiology Residency that I really appreciate as a first-year resident. The first aspect is the dedication of various attending radiologists to comprehensive and progressive resident education through daily morning/lunchtime conferences and journal clubs. The second aspect is the relaxed atmosphere and camaraderie among our radiology residents and fellows.
• Do you feel professionally challenged?
Everyday. As a tertiary medical center, our radiology residents help to manage a very large volume of clinical studies. The advantage of such large volume is our exposure to all of the usual and unusual manifestations of common diseases as well as the manifestations of some uncommon diseases. Professionally, Ohio State provides as much opportunity for education, research, and early career development as you want to make of it.
• Were any of the department’s faculty an influence on your decision to apply here?
I would not single out any particular faculty member as the decisive factor in my attending Ohio State but rather it was the collective reputation of Ohio State’s radiologists in providing outstanding subspecialty radiology interpretation for their patients and superb training for their residents.

Supratik Moulik
2nd year resident

• Why did you choose OSU?
When I visited Columbus, I really liked the Univerity atmosphere that OSU had. During my interviews, I was very impressed by the attendings that I spoke with; everyone seemed to be very enthusiastic and knowledgeable about their specialties. In addition, I knew that a major university medical center would be at the cutting edge of technology which is very important in radiology.
• Since you’ve been here, what are the aspects of the program that you’ve appreciated the most?
The most important part of my time at OSU has been the educational experience that I have gotten both from the Attendings as well as from exposure to to kinds of pathology that you only see at major hospitals like OSUMC. Second, I have developed great relationships with my fellow residents and attendings. Fitting into a department is very important because you have to live with those people for the 4 years.
• Do you feel professionally challenged?
Absolutely, every time I am taking call, I am presented with challenging cases which allow me apply the things that I learned during my rotations to help make decisions on critically ill patients. That being said, it is nice to know that backup is only a phone call away.
• Were any of the department’s faculty an influence on your decision to apply here?
All my interviewer were important in my decision because they reflected the departments commitment to education.

Mathew Orth, DO
3rd year resident

• Why did you choose OSU?
I wanted to be in a major university setting with cutting edge technology. I wanted a residency with good opportunities for research, but not research requirements. The most important thing, though, was that the residents seemed very happy with their training and experience at OSU.
• Since you’ve been here, what are the aspects of the program that you’ve appreciated the most?
The diversity and breadth of cases as well as how well all the residents get along with each other.
• Do you feel professionally challenged?
Being a 1st year, I definitely feel challenged everyday whether it be at noon conference or at the PACS station. I think the attendings do a good job of tailoring the amount of challenge to each resident’s amount of comfort and training level.
• Were any of the department’s faculty an influence on your decision to apply here?
After interviewing I was very impressed with Dr. Yu and Dr. Dardani. They seemed like staff that I would like to work with.

Tinesh Sivapatham, MD
4th year resident

• Why did you choose OSU?
...the program’s academic reputation, the ability to see a large volume and diversity of cases, the opportunity to do research, and location. OSU’s radiology residency program definitely met all of my expectations, and Columbus is a great city with a lot to offer.
• Since you’ve been here, what are the aspects of the program that you’ve appreciated the most?
One of the things I appreciated the most is the quality of the residents that are here. In addition to being bright and hard-working, everyone gets along well and is always willing to help each other out, whether it be switching calls or senior residents helping junior residents through the learning process. Another aspect of the program that I often take for granted is the level of technology that is available to us. Since I have been here, the department has not stopped updating the equipment to have the latest that technology has to offer. The presence of a long-standing PACS system allows us to pull up old studies at the touch of a button, and each workstation has a computer with access to the patient’s computerized medical record; this really enhances the educational experience while reviewing cases.
• Do you feel you are getting adequate exposure to a diversity of patients and cases?
Absolutely. With the size and scope of the medical center, as well as the presence of specialty cancer and heart hospitals, OSU often serves as a tertiary care referral center. This allows us to see a variety of manifestations of a variety of disease processes that we might not otherwise be exposed to. It is very rewarding to be able to read about something, and then actually see a case of it the same week. Add to this a Level 1 trauma center, OSU’s role in indigent care, and an excellent children’s hospital, and you have the total package.
• Do you feel professionally challenged?
I am presented with cases which challenge me and teach me something new on a daily basis. Residents are also challenged to take on larger caseloads as we progress through our education, appropriate for our level of training. I am confident that when I finish my training here, I will be ready for whatever endeavor I choose, whether it be fellowship, academics, or private practice.
• Were any of the department’s faculty an influence on your decision to apply here?
I did not rotate at OSU prior to applying here, so I did not know any of the faculty. However, after my interview I was very impressed with Dr. Yu’s enthusiasm for resident education, and this certainly was a factor in my decision to rank OSU where I did.