What should you know before applying to an interventional radiology residency program? Get 70 minutes of free advice in this week's episode of BackTable featuring Georgetown IR fellow Dr. Neil Jain and host Dr. Chris Beck, covering everything from building your IR resume to crushing your interviews.SYNPOSISThe conversation starts by covering the essential steps that medical students can take to build their resume prior to the application cycle, including involvement in the medical student sections of SIR, CIRSE, and local symposiums. Dr. Jain highlights the importance of mentorship and research, strategies for obtaining strong letters of recommendation, and effectively navigating both home and away rotations. The discussion also extends to interview preparation, program selection, signaling updates, and the rank list construction. The episode also touches on the SOAP process for unmatched applicants and the avenues to secure a match. Importantly, Dr. Jain emphasizes the significance of fit over prestige and finding a program that aligns with your values and professional goals.---TIMESTAMPS---RESOURCES2025 NRMP Match Data https://www.nrmp.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/Advance_Data_Tables_2025.pdfSociety of Interventional Radiology Trainee Websitehttps://www.sirweb.org/in-training/ VI 372 - IR Pathways Unveiled: Matching, Training & Beyond https://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/372/ir-pathways-unveiled-matching-training-beyondVI 554: Optimizing the IR/DR Curriculum & Experiencehttps://www.backtable.com/shows/vi/podcasts/554/optimizing-the-ir-dr-curriculum-experience