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MRI Imaging FellowshipA one year fellowship in MRI imaging is available starting July 2007 and 2008.
The Department of Radiology is subspecialized and has 35 faculty members with a 16 resident ACGME-accredited residency program. St. Luke's is a major cardiac hospital and multiple coronary CTA's are performed routinely. A large volume of PET/CT studies are performed daily. The emphasis of training is MRI, however, ample time is provided in other modalities. The department has state-of-the-art equipment including 5 MR scanners (3 GE 1.5 Tesla, 1 openspeed 0.7 Tesla, and 1 GE 3 Tesla magnet), 5 GE helical CT scanners including (64 row Multidetector and fluoro-CT) and 9 ultrasound units (Acuson and GE). Electronic workstations are located throughout the department. The faculty strive to be on the cutting edge of radiology offering the latest in diagnostic and interventional techniques. The fellowship curriculum is flexible and tailored to the desire of the fellow with a mix of MR, CT, US and elective time. The fellowship encompasses training in neuroradiology, musculoskeletal radiology, chest and abdominal imaging including both MR and CT. Also offered are generous benefits, academic time for research. No calls or weekends. Applicants interested in this learning opportunity should send a
cover letter with CV to:
Program descriptionThere is a one-year fellowship containing a broad, in-depth curriculum that covers all fundamentals of cross-sectional imaging. The program is designed to provide the fellow with clinical and academic subspecialty training while he/she works closely with faculty in the imaging aspects of cross-sectional radiology. Clinical trainingThe emphasis of training is MRI but the fellow will, the fellow will receive advanced training in other modalities. The fellow will gain significant hands-on experience in ultrasonography, computed tomography and magnetic resonance imaging. Magnetic resonanceThe fellow will focus on basic and advanced techniques used in magnetic resonance imaging in all aspects of body MRI. The MRI rotation includes extensive training in musculoskeletal radiology, neuroradiology, and abdominal pelvic MRI. MR angiography is routinely performed in our institution for the evaluation of the carotid artery, intracranial, renal and peripheral vascular disease. Fellow receives training in cardiac imaging and also breast MR and MR guided breast interventions if desired. UltrasonographyAbdominal pelvic, small parts and endovaginal US, vascular, pulsed color Doppler examination are included. Opportunities for intraoperative ultrasound, aspirations, biopsy and abscess drainage. Participation in biopsies, abscesses drainages Computed tomographyThe fellow will gain experience in thoracic, abdominal, pelvic and extremity imaging. The fellow will participate in CT-guided interventional procedures, particularly biopsy, abscess drainage, and CyberKnife therapy planning. State of the art cardiac imaging and CT angiography on GE 64 slice CT. Fully equipped GE 3dlab with multiple workstations and full time technologists. Neuroradiology includes neurosurgical cases for tumor evaluation, seizure work up, head and neck cancer, state of the art stroke imaging, and soon, functional neuroimaging. Didactic trainingDaily lectures and case conferences are provided by the staff. Each resident gives a lecture or case presentation on average once a month Wednesday at noon. Research training/elective timeResearch and elective rotations are provided. It is expected that the fellow will select one research project approved by staff radiologist. Generous book and PDA stipends. Dedicated time to attend RSNA and paid expenses to attend national meetings if the project is accepted for presentation. Limited call and weekends.
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Aurora
St. Luke's Medical Center is a university-affiliated large tertiary 700+
bed private hospital with a strong reputation in cardiovascular disease,
oncology, orthopedics, and neurosurgery.