Radiology Training and Inter-Hospital Rotations — Cochin Hospital AP-HP Paris
The Department of Radiology at Cochin Hospital — AP-HP, Université Paris Cité, offers a university environment combining diagnostic expertise, interventional radiology, technological innovation and clinical research.
Our priority is to provide solid radiological training, to help each resident develop their skills and to support them in building their professional project. A high-level training programme rests on three inseparable principles: care in guidance, rigour in learning and expertise in medical practice.
Department Organisation
The Radiology Department at Cochin Hospital is organised around two complementary services. Interventional radiology, with its substantial clinical and research activity, is integrated into these services.
Radiology A
Head of department: Pr Marie-Pierre Revel
Head of IR and abdominopelvic imaging: Pr Anthony Dohan
Radiology B
Head of department: Pr Feydy
Head of training: Pr Chassagnon.
Medical supervision relies on attending radiologists, professors, chief residents and assistants, within a structured and supportive framework. Residents choose Radiology A or B according to their educational project.
Radiology A — Cardiothoracic, Abdominopelvic and Interventional
Radiology A comprises two functional units covering a broad diagnostic and interventional spectrum, under the direction of Pr Marie-Pierre Revel.
Cardiothoracic Unit
- Diagnostic thoracic imaging
- Cardiovascular imaging
- Thoracic and cardiovascular CT
- Cardiovascular MRI
- Thoracic oncological imaging
Senior resident post available
Abdominopelvic and Interventional Unit
Diagnostic:
- Digestive imaging (liver, pancreas, GI tract)
- Digestive and urological oncology
- Gynaecological imaging (endometriosis, fibroids)
Visceral and vascular interventional:
- Arterial, venous and tumour embolisations
- Tumour ablations (radiofrequency, cryotherapy)
- Image-guided percutaneous procedures
- Thoracic interventional procedures
Senior resident post available
Radiology B — Musculoskeletal Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging
Radiology B specialises in musculoskeletal diagnostic and interventional radiology, under the direction of Pr Feydy. Its activity encompasses diagnosis and a broad range of interventional procedures.
Diagnostic Imaging
- Conventional musculoskeletal imaging
- Musculoskeletal CT and MRI
- Bone tumour imaging
- Soft tissue imaging
Musculoskeletal Interventional
- Joint and periarticular injections
- Bone and soft tissue biopsies
- Cementoplasties
- Osteoid osteoma treatment
- Cryotherapy and radiofrequency
- Electrochemotherapy
Two senior resident posts available in Radiology B
Resident Training: Structured, Progressive and Personalised
Training at Cochin radiology is based on a supervised progression towards autonomy. Core posts provide fundamental competencies across the full breadth of the specialty.
All specialised sessions are systematically attended by a senior radiologist. Every procedure, every interventional session, every complex reading takes place under direct senior supervision. This principle is at the heart of our educational commitment.
Teaching and Multidisciplinary Meetings
- Regular lectures (in Radiology A: every morning)
- Regular multidisciplinary meetings
- Discussion of complex cases
- Diagnostic reasoning training
Skills Developed
- Understanding of therapeutic indications
- Progressive mastery of interventional procedures
- Supervised diagnostic autonomy
- Supervised real-world clinical practice
Research and Conferences
- Thesis supervision and support
- Assistance with research projects
- Scientific communications and publications
- Presentations at national and international congresses
Residents assigned to diagnostic posts may also participate in interventional activities depending on their educational project. Training is not strictly compartmentalised: pathways are adapted to each resident's goals and organisational possibilities.
Senior Resident Posts
The department offers four senior resident posts, enabling advanced specialisation under senior supervision. Each post corresponds to a key area of departmental excellence.
Senior Resident — Cardiothoracic Diagnostic Radiology
Thoracic and cardiovascular imaging, CT and MRI, thoracic oncology. Exposure to the most advanced techniques including the photon-counting CT scanner.
Senior Resident — Advanced Visceral and Vascular Interventional Radiology
Embolisations, tumour ablations, vascular and percutaneous procedures, thoracic interventional. Full training in visceral interventional techniques.
Senior Resident — Musculoskeletal Diagnostic Radiology
Advanced musculoskeletal imaging, CT and MRI, bone tumours, soft tissue imaging with dedicated supervision.
Senior Resident — Advanced Musculoskeletal Interventional Radiology
Injections, biopsies, cementoplasties, cryotherapy, radiofrequency, electrochemotherapy, osteoid osteomas. Full musculoskeletal interventional spectrum.
On-Call Duties
On-call organisation is shared across Radiology A, Radiology B and Hotel-Dieu, giving each list a substantial and balanced staffing level.
On-call rotas
- Shared by residents and seniors
- Lists shared across the three sites
- More than 15 people per list
- Supportive and collegial environment
Out-of-hours on-call
- Covered exclusively by senior radiologists
- Residents are not on out-of-hours call
- Permanent senior medical cover
Technical Platform
The technical platform is shared between diagnostic and interventional activities. It combines state-of-the-art equipment with an organisation optimised for urgent and specialised procedures.
Emergency CT
Dedicated CT scanner for emergency management, available continuously.
Interventional CT
CT scanner with robotic C-arm dedicated to percutaneous interventional procedures.
Photon-counting CT
Europe's first photon-counting CT from GE HealthCare, installed as the consultation CT. Cutting-edge technology for diagnostic imaging.
MRI 1.5 Tesla
Siemens. Reference diagnostic and cardiovascular imaging.
MRI 3 Tesla
Siemens. High-resolution imaging for all indications.
EOS System
Low-dose biplanar weight-bearing musculoskeletal imaging.
Angiography Suite
Vascular procedures and embolisations in a dedicated environment.
Guidance Ultrasound
Dedicated systems for ultrasound-guided percutaneous interventional procedures.
Inter-Hospital Rotations: Come and Train at Cochin
The department welcomes radiology residents from other hospitals, including regional centres outside Paris, for six-month rotations. Once your regional DES coordinator validates your project, administrative procedures are streamlined. We strongly encourage you to contact us to build a personalised educational programme.
Four inter-hospital training areas
Musculoskeletal Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging
- Full musculoskeletal imaging
- Injections and biopsies
- Cementoplasties
- Cryotherapy and radiofrequency
- Electrochemotherapy
- Osteoid osteomas
In Radiology B — Pr Feydy
Visceral and Vascular Interventional Radiology
- Embolisations (arterial, venous, tumour)
- Uterine fibroid embolisation
- Tumour ablations (RF, cryotherapy)
- Percutaneous procedures and biopsies
- Vascular and thoracic interventional
In Radiology A — Pr Dohan
Cardiothoracic Diagnostic Imaging
- Diagnostic thoracic imaging
- Advanced thoracic CT
- Cardiovascular imaging
- Cardiovascular MRI
- Thoracic oncology
In Radiology A — Pr Revel
Abdominopelvic Diagnostic Imaging
- Hepatobiliary and pancreatic imaging
- Urological imaging
- Gynaecological imaging (endometriosis, fibroids)
- Abdominopelvic oncology
In Radiology A — Pr Dohan
Mixed Pathways in Radiology A
A single rotation can combine several diagnostic and interventional areas. These combinations are tailored to each educational project:
Pathways are built in discussion with the department and your regional DES coordinator. There is no rigid programme: your professional project guides the curriculum.
Practical Information
Application Form — Inter-Hospital Rotation
Submit your educational project and rotation preferences. We will reply as soon as possible.
Research and Innovation
The department is active in clinical and university research. Residents can contribute to ongoing projects, publications and presentations at national and international congresses.
In partnership with Université Paris Cité and AP-HP platforms, the department offers a supportive environment for publishing and sharing residents' work. Learn more about our research →
Patient Information
The Cochin Radiology Department treats patients across all areas of diagnostic and interventional imaging. Our teams use minimally invasive techniques to treat many conditions without open surgery, within a university and multidisciplinary framework.