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UMC's Commitment to GME

In accordance with its mission, University Medical Center of Southern Nevada (UMC) is fully committed to the ongoing success and development of graduate medical education (GME) programs that align with the standards set forth by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). As the sponsoring institution, UMC recognizes the vital role that residency and fellowship programs play in shaping the future of healthcare. The mission of GME at UMC is to deliver high-quality medical education while serving the community with comprehensive healthcare services.


For more information about residencies at UMC, please contact:


Designated Institution Official

Shana Tello, UMC Academic & External Affairs Administrator

shana.tello@umcsn.com


UMC Academic Affairs Department

academics@umcsn.com

702-207-8224

Important Documents

Access the links below to review several key GME documents.

Diagnostic Radiology Residency

  • Accredited as a program by ACGME in September 2025 
  • Four-year residency training program in Diagnostic Radiology
  • Recruiting four slots per year for a total of 16 residents
  • Currently accepting applications for Academic Year 2026-2027 and Academic Year 2027-2028

Program Director: Dr. Albert Cook, albert.cook@umcsn.com 

Associate Program Director: Dr. Srivathsa Veeraraghavan, srivathsa.veeraraghavan@umcsn.com 

Requirements for Residency

  • Successful criminal background check as determined by University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
  • Successful drug screen performed within 72 hours of employment offer as determined by University Medical Center of Southern Nevada
  • Review and approval of application for a limited license to practice medicine by the Nevada State Board of Medical Examiners or Nevada State Board of Osteopathic Medicine
  • University Medical Center of Southern Nevada obtaining professional liability insurance for resident/fellow
  • Acceptance of all the terms and conditions of employment
  • Clark County Residency and Vehicle Registration Requirements
  • Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
  • Completion of all checklists

For additional information about the Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program, please contact Program Coordinator Karen Wilkens at karen.wilkens@umcsn.com.  


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