Fellowship Training
The University of Pittsburgh Department of Radiology’s fellowship program is one of the most established and respected post-residency training programs in the nation. In fact, many graduates of the department’s residency program elect to stay at UPMC for fellowship — a testament to the excellent instruction available.
ACGME-approved fellowships are offered in pediatric imaging and neuroradiology, clinical instructor training positions are offered in many other radiological subspecialties, while combined programs in multiple disciplines are also available. More than 15 fellows graduate each year — and have their pick from the outstanding opportunities that await them.
Abdominal Imaging Fellowship
The abdominal imaging fellowship provides advanced training in diagnosis and image-guided interventional procedures. While hepato-biliary disease, trauma, and oncology constitute the majority of the caseload, all aspects of cross-sectional imaging are represented. A large number of image-guided biopsies and catheter procedures are performed.
Musculoskeletal Imaging Fellowship
The musculoskeletal imaging fellowship provides training in performance and interpretation of musculoskeletal radiography, tomography, CT, and MR, as well as advanced training in arthrography and musculoskeletal intervention. The fellowship covers all aspects of orthopaedic, rheumatologic, and trauma imaging.
Neuroradiology Fellowship
The neuroradiology fellowship offers the trainee experience in neurological aspects of CT (including stable xenon cerebral blood flow techniques), MR scanning, angiography, and myelography. Other rotations include pediatric neuroradiology, head and neck radiology, and clinical services. Interventional neuroradiology exposure is optional.
Pediatric Imaging Fellowship
The pediatric imaging fellowship is designed to expose radiologists to all aspects of academic pediatric imaging, including trauma, oncology, body, and interventional. The fellowship also seeks to help address the current national shortage of pediatric radiologists by training the next generation of pediatric imagers. Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh has one of the busiest pediatric radiology services in the country, and therefore fellows are exposed to a wide variety of interesting and complex cases.
PET Fellowship
The PET fellowship curriculum trains nuclear medicine physicians and radiologists to acquire skills, knowledge, and judgment pertinent to PET. The fellowship provides thorough training in the interpretation and performance of PET and PET/CT imaging. Fellows acquire training in oncological and neurological PET and develop a thorough understanding of the principles of PET.
Thoracic Radiology Fellowship
The thoracic radiology fellowship provides trainees with experience in cardiac MR and CT, as well as chest plain film, thoracic CT and MR and PET/CT of primary chest abnormalities and thoracic diseases. Research opportunities are numerous, as faculty members are currently participating in several clinical trials and multiple research projects.
Women’s Imaging Fellowship
The women’s imaging fellowship is a unique training experience where radiologists are trained in both breast imaging as well as obstetrical ultrasound and cross-sectional imaging related to gynecologic oncology, postpartum complications, and infertility. In existence since 1992, the fellowship is one of the oldest in the country.