Radiology/Musculoskeletal Imaging Fellowship (2023 - 2024)
Position description
The MSK fellowship is 12-months in duration and consists of clinical, teaching, and research responsibilities restricted to musculoskeletal imaging at three hospitals: the UC San Diego Medical Center, Thornton Pavilion (UCSD La Jolla), and Veterans Affairs Medical Center. The program is geared toward but not restricted to fellow candidates who are considering a career in academic musculoskeletal imaging, a field that offers excellent opportunities.
At UC San Diego, you will read studies for diverse patient types including children, VA patients, teleradiology clients, and indigent patients. You will work daily with world experts in the field.
The MSK Fellowship offers a valuable year devoted to the study of musculoskeletal imaging along with a balanced program devoted to clinical, teaching, and research activities. Fellows will gain experience in reading all modalities: MRI, computed tomography, and radiographs. In addition, fellows will take part in daily arthrograms, ultrasound, and CT guided procedures at the hospitals.
Musculoskeletal Imaging Fellowship: https://medschool.ucsd.edu/som/radiology/education/fellowship-programs/musculoskeletal/Pages/default.aspx
Qualifications
At the time of matriculation, you must have completed an accredited Radiology residency and must be an ABR Board Eligible/Certified Radiologist.
Application Requirements
Fellowship Application Form - Please follow the link below for the fellowship application:
https://medschool.ucsd.edu/som/radiology/education/fellowship-programs/musculoskeletal/Documents/Fellowship%20Application%20Form.pdf
Personal Statement - Please discuss your career goals and personal interests.
Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
USMLE/LMCC Transcript
Dean's Letter - If you need to request your Dean's Letter, please upload a document with your name and date as a confirmation you have requested a copy from your medical school to be sent to us
Medical School Diploma
Misc / Additional (Optional)
- 3 letters of reference required
Help contact: cmariaca@health.ucsd.edu
About UC San Diego
The University of California, San Diego is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, covered veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy.
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