PIER Internship
PIER Internship supports medical students through virtual summer research, imaging education, and sustained mentorship to explore radiology and radiation oncology and prepare for careers in patient care.
Funder: American College of Radiology
Due Dates: January 8, 2027 (Application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Stipend during a six- to eight-week summer internship
Summary: PIER supports medical students exploring radiology and radiation oncology through virtual summer research, imaging education, and sustained mentorship.
Key Information: Open to first-year medical students at U.S. institutions who will be rising second-year students during the summer; ACR membership is required.
Description
The Pipeline Initiative for the Enrichment of Radiology (PIER) is an American College of Radiology (ACR) program introducing medical students to radiology and radiation oncology early in their training. Offered nationwide, it helps students who have historically not pursued imaging careers explore these specialties through a fully virtual, six- to eight-week summer experience.
Participants receive expert-led lectures and seminars, one-on-one guidance from preceptors, exposure to radiographic imaging across modalities, and case discussions with faculty and peers. Students conduct academic research and develop a Case-in-Point submission and oral presentation with their preceptors. Training spans diagnostic and interventional radiology, radiation oncology, medical physics, and non-interpretive skills. The program builds critical thinking and patient communication skills while preparing students for residency applications and a career promoting excellence in patient care.
