Radiology Fellowship
Overview
The Division of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology offers: pediatric radiology fellowship training in an ACGME accredited program.
Since 1974, the Division of Diagnostic Imaging and Radiology has offered pediatric radiology fellowship training in a one year ACGME approved program. Training includes radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, nuclear medicine, PET - CT, cardiovascular imaging, interventional radiology, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging and fetal imaging. Our mission is to train individuals who will provide high quality imaging care of children and who will serve as leaders and mentors in responsible practice, in education, in research and in advocacy. Optionally, we do provide a second year of specialized training in neuroradiology, nuclear medicine or cross sectional imaging.
Responsibilities traditionally include provision of excellence, timely and compassionate patient care, communication of issues of importance in a clear and effective manner, maintaining strong and effective working relationships, assurance that deficiencies will be identified and corrected, participation in departmental governance activities, understanding and providing appropriate risk management decisions.
Over 70 fellows have successfully graduated from this program. The Division performs over 130,000 examinations annually using state-of-the-art imaging equipment.
The Division performs diagnostic and minimally invasive procedures in a family environment with the lowest possible risk and the lowest achievable exposure to radiation. Many of our radiologists are national and international authorities in their fields. The Division employs over 160 radiologist, research faculty, physicist, technologist, nurses, and support staff. The Division has 17 board certified radiologist most of which hold certificated of added qualifications in pediatric radiology, neuroradiology, and vascular/interventional radiology. Our technologists are certified in specific modalities and are trained to work specifically with the pediatric population. The Division also includes licensed nursing staffs who are expert in pediatric conscience sedation.
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