Abstract
The integrated interventional radiology (IR) residency accepted its first applicants in 2017. Achieving specialty status represents a significant milestone for IR; recognizing the expanding role of IR as part of an interdisciplinary team. However, this transition has had challenges that were well predicted by Heitkamp and Gunderman in 2014 and are reflected in the history of many specialties. New specialties often have complex relationships with their “parent” specialties, creating debates and tension regarding training, licensure, and scope of practice. Many of these factors have been discussed in opinion pieces by leaders in the field, reflecting upon the transition. There have also been surveys of matched IR/DR residents. However, there are few firsthand accounts of the challenges faced by trainees during such a transition, challenges that often are not well captured by an online survey.
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