Residents/Fellows
Fellowship Positions
Fellowship Positions Available
If you would like to submit a posting regarding a fellowship position, please contact the APDR office via e-mail at apdr@rsna.org or by phone at (630) 368-3737.
June 2013
The Body Imaging fellowship program at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, has an unexpected opening for July 2013.
The program consists of CT and MR imaging of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, and CT- and US-guided procedures, including radiofrequency ablation and cryoablation of liver and kidney lesions. The procedural and MRI components are the strengths of the program, with each of our 2 fellows currently reading more than 800 MRIs per year.
Annual salary is $75,000. In addition, there is a generous benefit package with book/meeting allowance and 403b retirement plan. Ample opportunities for moonlighting are available in Emergency Radiology for early-evening and overnight shifts. There are 22 vacation days and 22 days for CME.
http://www.mc.vanderbilt.edu/root/vumc.php?site=radiologyfaculty&doc=22922
May 2013
Body Imaging and Intervention Fellowship Offered at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles has an unexpected opening for a Body Imaging Fellow for the 2014 academic year. Fellows participate in cutting edge procedures such as microwave and cryoablation of the lung, and image-guided biopsy and drainages in a wide range of clinical applications. When on CT, fellows perform from 5 to 10 CT guided procedures per day. MR spectroscopy, congenital heart imaging and MR-guided breast interventions are a just a few examples of the many procedures performed in the body imaging section.
Candidates must be currently enrolled in or have completed an ACGME-accredited diagnostic radiology residency program.
For consideration of the 2014 program, submit a CV, personal statement, and a minimum of 2 letters of recommendation (one of which must be from the program director), c/o: KenneybrewD@cshs.org, or call 310-423-4454.
March 2013
Unexpected Opening: Emergency Radiology Fellowship 2013
The Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences at Emory University School of Medicine is offering a one-year fellowship in Emergency and Trauma Imaging. Emory University Healthcare System provides emergent and urgent care to over 200,000 patients per year. Fellows receive diverse and comprehensive clinical experience in the emergency imaging departments of four teaching hospitals (Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Emory Johns Creek Hospital and Grady Memorial Hospital). Fellows can expect to gain interpretive experience in all modalities including CT, MR, ultrasound and radiography. Medical and allied health student and resident interactions afford fellows ample teaching opportunities. Protected academic time allows fellows to explore research interests. Applicants must have completed or be scheduled to complete an ACGME (American) or RCPSC (Canadian) accredited diagnostic radiology residency prior to July 2013. Qualified applicants must hold an MD degree or equivalent and meet requirements for medical licensure in the State of Georgia.
Information and Application can be found at our website: http://www.radiology.emory.edu/educational-programs/fellowships/emergency-radiology.
March 2013
The Stanford University Department of Radiology has an unexpected opening for a 2013-2014 Body MR fellowship position
The Stanford body MRI fellowship provides an intense experience that is a blend of clinical care, education, and research. The position entails progressive management responsibilities over the year to handle three 3T and two 1.5T scanners, and requires the ability to communicate well with diverse people in a busy clinical environment. By the end of the year, you will have gained deep knowledge not only of interpretation of body MR exams and MR physics, but also the practical skills of running an MRI service, building protocols, understanding equipment selection, and managing MR safety issues. For more information, please visit http://bodymri.stanford.edu. Please send your CV with a brief cover letter to the Body MR Fellowship Coordinator, Jocelyn Shaw, at jocelyn.shaw@stanford.edu.
February 2013
Unexpected one-year fellowship opening at Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois starting July 1, 2013
The Department of Radiology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois has an unexpected opening for a Neuroradiology Fellow for July 2013. Loyola University Medical Center is a 545-bed tertiary care hospital and level one trauma center with active Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Otolaryngology. The Neuroradiology section performs a full range of imaging of the head, neck and spine. The fellowship includes advanced imaging techniques including spectroscopy, fMRI and diffusion tensor imaging as well as angiography and imaging guided interventional procedures. Teaching and scholarly activity are required elements of the fellowship with dedicated time. Candidates should be board eligible or certified by the American Board of Radiology, hold or be eligible for a permanent medical license in the State of Illinois, and must have evidence of current/valid work authorization. Loyola University Chicago is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Candidates should submit a letter of interest and CV to Bernadette Brogan, Fellowship Coordinator, Department of Radiology, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S. First Avenue, Maywood, Illinois 60153, e-mail: bbrogan@lumc.edu.
February 2013
Neuroradiology Fellowship Offered for 2014 - Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles is offering a neuroradiology fellowship opportunity for the 2014 academic year. The program incorporates extensive core training, research and moonlighting opportunities. Candidates must be currently enrolled in (or have completed) a diagnostic radiology residency program accredited by the ACGME or RCPSC. There are no exceptions. E-mail CVs to: imaging.housestaff@cshs.org or call 310-423-4454.
January 2013
Pediatric Radiology Fellowship Openings at Miami Children's Hospital, Florida
Miami Children's Hospital and its group of 12 enthusiastic Pediatric Radiologists have two openings for a one year ACGME accredited Fellowship position. We have recently been approved by the ACGME for a 3rd Fellowship position; therefore we currently have an additional position available for each Academic year 2013 and one for Academic year 2014. The Fellowship Program offers subspecialty expertise and Attending Radiologists from a wide spectrum of Fellowship Programs. MCH has a very busy Radiology Department that offers all subspecialties and modalities: Neuroradiology including advanced imaging PET/CT and functional MRI, MSK including sports medicine, cardio- thoracic imaging, trauma, interventional, CT-PET, and ultrasound in addition to plain radiographs, nuclear medicine and fluoroscopy. The department performed 168,664 studies during 2012 using state of the art equipment including PACS and voice recognition system, four 1.5 T and one 3 T MR machines, one 16-slice CT scanner and one 16 Slice CT-PET scanner, 10 ultrasound machines (and a dedicated vascular technologist), 2 brand new Fluoro suites, one densitometry scanner, one triple head SPECT camera, 2 planar gamma cameras, four DR and one CR radiology rooms. Educational activities include weekly conferences with many different clinical services, weekly “one hour dedicated" radiology conference, bi-monthly lectures given by the radiologists, monthly journal club, daily ICU rounds and interaction with radiology, surgical subspecialty and pediatric residents. Protected academic time is required with warranted participation in at least one project and protected time off to present the project in a medical meeting. Most fellows work on a paper or poster accepted for a national meeting, and many have won awards. In house moonlighting is available. Miami Children's Hospital is a beautiful, free-standing, 287 bed hospital located in a very nice neighborhood. We have an ideal blend of academic rigor and private practice volume so that our fellows are well trained to pursue careers in academic or private practice. The variety of pathology is amazing; Multicultural Miami receives many patients from Latin America and the Caribbean. Miami is a cultured, exciting city with a vibrant nightlife, opera, ballet, orchestra and theater, world renowned restaurants and beautiful beaches.
If you are interested in applying for our fellowship program, please contact Elva Sirven at Elva.Sirven@mch.com.
December 2012
Trauma and Emergency Radiology Fellowship in 2014 at Indiana University School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN
The Indiana University School of Medicine Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Imaging Sciences is pleased to announce the creation of a new 1 year, non-ACGME fellowship in Trauma and Emergency Radiology scheduled to begin July 1, 2014. Applicants who have already matriculated 3 years of Residency, or are Radiology Residents currently in their 3rd year of training as of the Fall of 2012, will be considered for an interview based upon qualification and experience. This fellowship has been approved by the Indiana University School of Medicine Office of Graduate Medical Education.
The fellowship training will be based primarily at IU Health Methodist Hospital, the 5th largest hospital in the nation and the busiest Level 1 trauma center in the state of Indiana. Methodist Hospital sees an estimated 100,000 patients each year, including over 3,500 trauma evaluations per year. The IU Health Level 1 trauma centers, including Wishard Hospital and Riley Hospital for Children, evaluate over 250,000 patients including more than 6,500 trauma patients. In 2011, the Emergency Radiology section interpreted in excess of 200,000 radiologic exams.
Applicants must have an MD or DO degree from an accredited institution, completed an ACGME-accredited residency in diagnostic radiology by the first day of fellowship, must be eligible for board certification or certified by the American Board of Radiology, and must be able to obtain licensure in the state of Indiana.
Selection of applicants is based on a review of all required submitted documentation, relative academic strength and other criteria determined by the program director in consultation with other faculty members in the division will be invited for a personal interview with the program director, with the consultation of other faculty members in the division.
Please mail all and only required application materials to:
Emma Chiriac, BA
Radiology Fellowship Programs Coordinator
Indiana University Hospital,
550 N University Blvd, Room 0279
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5253
For application information, please go to http://radiology.medicine.iu.edu/education/fellowship-program/apply-to-a-fellowship/ Selected candidates will be invited for a personal interview with the Program Director and other members of the division. Interviews are conducted on an on-going basis.
Please contact the fellowship program director for any questions:
Scott D. Steenburg, MD
Director, Trauma and Emergency Radiology Fellowship Program
Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences
Indiana University School of Medicine, Methodist Hospital
1701 N. Senate Blvd room AG-176, Indianapolis, IN 46202
or email ssteenbu@iuhealth.org
November 2012
Abdominal Imaging Fellowship in 2013 at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina School of Medicine Department of Radiology invites qualified applicants to submit credentials for available one-year Abdominal Imaging Fellowship appointments beginning July 1, 2013. This position is based at UNC Hospitals and offers opportunities incorporating the areas of Body CT, Body MRI, GI, GU, and Ultrasound.
The Abdominal Division is comprised of 7 faculty and 2 fellows. The Department of Radiology is located in a beautiful facility at UNC Women’s and Children's Hospital that houses state-of-the-art imaging equipment. Currently, we have two 16 slice, one dual source, three 64 slice and two 128 slice spiral CT units and 3 combination PET/CT scanners (one a 40 slice). We have seven clinical MR systems: There are three 1.5 T Avanto magnets equipped with cardiac software, a 1.5T Sonata, a 1.5T Symphony, a 3.0T Trio system and a 3.0T Verio. We performed over 5200 body MRI cases during 2010 (excluding musculoskeletal cases). 3T and 7T MR/PET units are housed in our research building. In the ultrasound subsection, there are 10 machines with state-of-the-art software, including pulse inversion harmonics, elastography and 3D. We perform approximately 150 image-guided soft tissue biopsies each year. The entire Department is fully PACS-integrated, and softcopy reading is the standard.
We offer fellowship opportunities employing a flexible program. Specifically, a fellow may elect to work 6 months in any one discipline. Combination fellowships with mammography are available. Each fellow has one month of elective time to be used as he/she wishes for study in any division of the Department.
If you are interested in applying for our fellowship program, please contact Dr. Wui Chong at the address below.
Wui K. Chong, MD
c/o Ms. Virginia Carver (vbcarver@med.unc.edu)
Campus Box 7510
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC 27599
Tel: 919-966-4292
October 2012
Neuroradiology Fellowship Position at Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL
The Department of Radiology, Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, Illinois has an opening for a Neuroradiology fellow for July 2013. Loyola University Medical Center is a 545-bed tertiary care hospital and level one trauma center with active Departments of Neurology, Neurosurgery and Otolaryngology. The Neuroradiology section performs a full range of imaging of the head, neck and spine. The fellowship includes advanced imaging techniques including spectroscopy, fMRI and diffusion tensor imaging as well as angiography and imaging guided interventional procedures. Teaching and scholarly activity are required elements of the fellowship with dedicated time. Candidates should be board eligible or certified by the American Board of Radiology, hold or be eligible for a permanent medical license in the State of Illinois, and must have evidence of current/valid work authorization. Loyola University Chicago is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. Candidates should submit a letter of interest and CV to Jordan Rosenblum, M.D., Professor and Fellowship Director, Department of Radiology, Loyola University Medical Center, 2160 S. First Avenue, Maywood, Illinois 60153, e-mail: jrosenblum@lumc.edu.
October 2012
New Fellowship in Quality and Patient Safety Starting July 1, 2013 at UCSD / San Diego VA HCS.
UCSD / San Diego VA HCS have just created the position of Radiology Chief Resident in Quality and Patient Safety (CRQS). One CRQS is accepted each year. The CRQS is a non-accredited, post-residency position. The CRQS position is for one-year. Suggested continuation tracks include Advanced Fellowships in Patient Safety (1-year) or the VA Quality Scholars program (2-3 years).The chief residents must have completed their Radiology residency training for initial board eligibility and qualify for credentialing and privileging as licensed independent practitioners in Radiology. This fellowship includes training in quality improvement, patient safety and clinical and educational system redesign. Methods include, but are not limited to, attending National VA Patient Safety Center training, participation in patient safety rounds and root cause analyses, appropriate use of imaging, review of hospital and outpatient quality indicators, and working directly with quality improvement and patient safety managers and their interprofessional teams.
The CRQS also spends time disseminating quality and safety information and methods by overseeing and teaching more junior residents in the program.
The CRQS is expected to choose one major project along with a suitable mentor in order to produce a scholarly paper, poster or presentation as first author. The CRQS is also expected to collaborate on at least one other scholarly project, with either CRQS colleagues or program faculty.
At least half of the time will be dedicated to quality and patient safety; the rest can be spent in one or more electives in abdominal imaging, cardiothoracic imaging, musculoskeletal radiology and/or neuroradiology.
Now accepting applications for fellowships starting July 1st 2013 and July 1st, 2014.To apply: you should complete the fellowship application form (http://www.apdr.org/FellowshipApplication.doc) . Also, please include the following to support your application:
1) Current CV
2) Personal statement
3) Three letters of recommendation (one of which must come from the applicant’s current residency/fellowship program director)
4) Copy of Dean's letter
5) Copy of USMLE/LMCC transcript
6) Copy of medical school diploma
7) Current photograph of applicant
Please send application to:
Amilcare Gentili, MD
VA San Diego HCS
Radiology (114)
3350 La Jolla Village Drive
San Diego, CA 92161
agentili@ucsd.eu
September 2012
Cancer Imaging Program Fellowship at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute
The Cancer Imaging Program (CIP) Fellowship at the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI) provides extensive experience in body imaging including MRI, CT, PET-CT, and US in adult patients with cancer.
Equipment and resources:
State-of-the-art equipment includes 64-slice CT, 1.5-T and 3-T MRI, PET-CT, digital radiography, US and gamma camera systems. The DFCI also serves as a core imaging analysis laboratory for imaging studies performed in the context of local, national, and global clinical trials.
Rotation Overview:
The CIP fellow rotates in CT, MRI, US, and in PET-CT if elected. There is one month elective time and approximately one day per week of allotted “academic time” to pursue research interests.
Eligibility:
U.S. applicants must be board-eligible or board-certified in radiology. Foreign applicants must be ECFMG certified and eligible to obtain a clinical visa prior to starting the fellowship. The fellowship at DFCI is structured in accordance with the fellowship regulations as provided by the Department of Radiology at BWH.
Applicants should send their CV and 3 reference letters (reference letters must be sent directly by the referees) to:
Fiona M. Fennessy, MD, PhD, Cancer Imaging Fellowship Program Director
Katherine M. Krajewski, MD, Cancer Imaging Fellowship Associate Program Director
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, Department of Imaging
44 Binney Street, Boston MA 02115
Attention: Ellen Rolfsen
TEL: (617) 632-4891; FAX: (617) 582-8574
E-mail: ellen_rolfsen@dfci.harvard.edu
May 2012
Seeking Motivated Fellow for New Muskuloskeletal Radiology Fellowship Available July 1, 2013 in Kansas City, Kansas
Fellowship Details
· One year Musculoskeletal Radiology Fellowship with all rotations occurring at the University of Kansas Hospital, in Kansas City, Kansas
· Fellowship is available from July 1, 2013 – June 30, 2014
· Significant volume and variety of studies including but not limited to sports medicine, orthopedic oncology, rheumatology, metabolic bone diseases, and skeletal dysplasias
· Will provide experience in imaging guided injection for arthrography and therapeutic injections
· Modalities include MRI, CT, ultrasound and conventional radiographs
Applicant Qualifications
· Applicant should be motivated, dedicated and have a strong interest in Musculoskeletal Radiology
· Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology Residency program prior to beginning fellowship
· ABR board eligible or board certified
We are currently accepting applications for a fellowship beginning July 1, 2013.
Interested applicants should contact Ashley Thurston, Program Coordinator, at MSKRadFellowship@kumc.edu, for application instructions. Additional information about the various Radiology training programs at the University of Kansas can be found at http://www3.kumc.edu/radiology.
