University Medical Center Opens Radiology Residency
The new program aims to address Nevada's radiologist shortage with a long-term goal of 16 residents.
Updated on Oct. 20, 2026 in Nursing Jobs
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University Medical Center has opened a new radiology residency program to address the state's critical shortage of imaging specialists. The hospital launched the initiative with four initial residents and secured a $2.1 million state grant to support the training pipeline.
Why it matters
Nevada currently holds the lowest number of radiologists per capita in the country, a gap driven by rapid population growth and an aging medical workforce. The new residency slots aim to increase the number of practitioners available to handle thousands of medical images required by local patients daily.
Nevada currently has only 9 radiologists per 100,000 people, the lowest density in the United States. To help close this gap, University Medical Center launched a program with 4 residents, backed by a $2.1 million state grant, that is approved to expand to 16 positions.
The players
University Medical Center
The local hospital system hosting the new residency program and managing daily radiology operations.
The details
The program officially launched on October 20, 2026, to bolster the workforce at University Medical Center, where more than 30 existing radiologists currently perform 750 image reads every day. By training doctors locally, the hospital aims to retain more specialists within the valley. Following this initial rollout, leadership intends to pursue further residency expansions across additional medical specialties.
Timeline
October 20, 2026: University Medical Center launched the radiology residency program.
Beyond the Strip
Nevada consistently ranks as the state with the lowest number of radiologists per capita in the nation. This new residency initiative at University Medical Center marks a direct attempt to reverse that trend by establishing a local training pipeline for future specialists.
Patients at University Medical Center can expect the program to increase the pool of available specialists to review medical images over the coming years. While the expansion to 16 residents occurs in phases, the effort is designed to stabilize imaging services for residents across the valley.
The takeaway
Nevada residents should watch for future residency expansions at University Medical Center as the hospital works to address the national shortage of imaging doctors. The program is currently operating with four residents and has approval to grow to 16, which may improve long-term specialist availability.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Fox5vegas.
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