Letter from the Program Director
Welcome to the Radiology Residency Program at Franciscan Health Olympia Fields and thank you for your interest in our program! Having graduated from this very residency program, I feel uniquely positioned to have the honor of serving as the Program Director starting in 2025.
One of the most attractive features of our program is its culture. Our residents and faculty have fostered an environment that is rich in comradery, resident wellness initiatives, and an enjoyable workplace atmosphere. From biannual residency parties and team building activities to pandemic-inspired happy hours, we have always let our fellowship be the backbone of our mission. Additionally, we have recently undergone workplace enhancements such as height-adjustable desks, reading room décor and ambient lighting as well as a new GME resident lounge. We are proud of our resident wellness initiatives and will continue to seek ways to improve upon our experience.
These culture and wellness programs play a supporting role to our clinical experiences and professional development. Graduates from our program can expect to be in the top echelon of practicing radiologists when measured by versatility, speed, and accuracy. As a result, our residents are heavily recruited, and it should come as no surprise that a third of our graduates have been successfully recruited to our national practice—Radiology Partners. We enjoy a collaborative relationship with RadPartners, the largest radiology practice in the nation. Through this connection, we have access to experts in billing, legal, operations, and finance that make up our “Business in Radiology” educational series. Additionally, our residents enjoy stellar fellowship matches and job offers thanks to our strong and far-reaching networking avenues. Lastly, we send several residents every year to national practice conferences.
Since this is just a taste of what we have to offer, I hope you spend some time exploring the rest of our website. Please don’t hesitate to reach out! We are available via email, phone, and Twitter (@Franciscan_Rads).
Sincerely,
Megan Chandran, D.O.
