Cross-sectional Imaging Fellowships at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions



Cross Sectional Imaging Fellowships Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions
Thank you for your interest in the cross-sectional imaging fellowships at the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions. Johns Hopkins is a world renowned referral center which has been consistently rated as the number 1 hospital in the country by US News & World Report. With the opening of the new Johns Hopkins Hospital in the spring of 2012, we are anticipating an increase in volume and expanding the Cross Section Body Imaging Fellowship. The primary mission of the fellowship is to provide superior clinical training in CT, US and MR imaging of the body. This mission is accomplished by the dedication of faculty members who are deeply committed to resident and fellow education The fellowships offer an unparalleled educational and clinical experience, thanks to the volume, variety and breadth of pathology seen every day. As a fellow, you will work side by side with nationally and internationally acclaimed academic Radiologists and you will interact with world renowned clinicians. Fellowships Our department currently offers 4 different 12 months fellowships 1. Cross-sectional Imaging Fellowship Cross sectional fellows will be trained in the comprehensive use and interpretation of the latest imaging techniques, including 3 D imaging and will learn protocol design and development. Fellows will also learn indications and will become proficient in a wide variety of percutaneous interventional procedures. The fellowship is divided into 13 blocks of 4 weeks each: body CT (4 blocks), 3D CT (1 block), US (3 blocks), Biopsy service (1 block), body MR (3 blocks), Musculoskeletal (1 block). In addition, one day per week of general diagnostic radiology, plain film and fluoroscopy is built into the rotations. 2. Body MRI Fellowship The dedicated Body MRI fellowship is an intensive 12 month clinical fellowship in Body MRI including musculoskeletal, cardiac, pediatric and chest, abdomen and pelvic MRI studies. In the course of the fellowship, the fellow will learn how to design MRI protocols and will gain experience with new MRI techniques. One dedicated MRI fellow is accepted each year. 3. Dedicated CT Fellowship This is a dedicated 12 month fellowship in Body CT. This includes intensive training in protocols, interpretation, and 3D imaging. This fellowship is ideal for someone interested in academic radiology. 4. Musculoskeletal Fellowship The Musculoskeletal Fellowship is a one-year clinical and research program. The fellow participates in an intensive training program in musculoskeletal imaging which includes plain radiographs, CT and MRI of the musculoskeletal system, arthrography and percutaneous bone biopsy. The fellow will be involved in a variety of novel techniques (for example, MR spectroscopy and advanced MDCT protocols for the musculoskeletal system) and be exposed to enormously wide-ranging pathologies. The fellow partakes in weekly sports medicine and musculoskeletal tumor conferences. Education is further advanced by weekly didactic conferences and weekly MRI review conferences. Finally, fellowship training is enhanced by daily interaction with the orthopedic surgical staff and members of the rheumatology division. The faculty is active in a variety of clinical and laboratory research projects in the fields of musculoskeletal CT and MRI, and a variety of evolving techniques for the evaluation of bone and soft tissue tumors. The fellow will have abundent opportunities for research. Fellow Educational and Research Activities At Johns Hopkins, there are many educational and multidisciplanary conferences available daily. In addition, a dedicated imaging fellow case conference is held every Friday at noon. The conferences are given by radiology faculty and include both didactic lectures and interesting case conferences. There are no formal research requirements for clinical imaging fellows. However, there are many ongoing projects in the department and fellows are encouraged to participate, if interested. Equipment CT : 6 Siemens Multidetector Scanners, (Dual Source Flash, Definition, 3 64 slice and 1 16 slice). We have the latest in 3D software and a dedicated 3D imaging lab. We currently do over 800 3D CT cases a month. US : 13 rooms equipped with state of the art scanners including 7 Philips 5000, 2 Philips IU-22, 2 Sequoia, 1 Siemens Elegra, 1 Acuson XP 10 dedicated for US guided biopsies and 1 sonositic Titan and 1 GE Voluson 750. Several scanners have 3 D capabilities. All studies are reviewed and stored on an a dedicated system. MR : 11 magnets including Siemens, GE, Phillios. 5 3T magnets. 7 magnets are for clinical operations, 4 are dedicated to research. Future planning includes 7 new magnets within the next three years. Nuclear Medicine : 2 GE CT-PET scanners Application Download Application Form Get the Free Adobe Acrobat reader Please fill out and print this form and fax or mail it to us. Applications for fellowships beginning in 2014 will be accepted starting July 1, 2012. After applications are reviewed, we will begin to offer interviews in the fall of 2012. Positions will be offered to suitable candidates on a rolling basis until all of the positions are filled. If you would like to apply for more than one fellowship, please fill out a separate application for each one. Candidates must be Board-Certified or Board-Qualified in Diagnostic Radiology and must be eligible to obtain a State of Maryland medical license. Along with your completed application, please include your CV, a personal statement and 3 letters of recommendation. For Cross-sectional Imaging Fellowship or the dedicated CT fellowship, mail your applications and correspondences to: The Johns Hopkins Hospital Department of Radiology 601 N. Caroline Street/ JHOC Room 3235A Baltimore MD, 21287 Attn: Hana Hamid Phone: 410-955-9446 Fax 410-614-0341 Email: hhamid1@jhmi.edu ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For MRI Fellowship, mail your applications and correspondences to: The Johns Hopkins Hospital Department of Radiology 600 N. Wolfe Street MRI Building Room 143 Baltimore MD, 21287 Attn: Christina Price Phone: 410-955-4567 Fax 410-955-9799 Email: cprice@jhmi.edu ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- For MSK Fellowship mail your applications and correspondences to: The Johns Hopkins Hospital Department of Radiology 601 N. Caroline Street/ JHOC Room 5168 Baltimore MD, 21287 Attn: Mary Cokley Phone: 443-287-6032 Fax 410-502-6454 Email: mcokley1@jhmi.edu Body MRI Director: Ihab Kamel, MD, PhD Over 5000 musculoskeletal, thoracic and abdominal examinations are interpreted each year. Examinations are performed on a state-of-the-art 2 Siemens Avanto 1.5 T scanners, 1 Siemens Trio (3T), 1 Siemens Verio (3T), 2 Philips 3T Achieva scanners (1.5 and 3T), or 1 GE LX scanners. Teleradiology examinations are also interpreted on a regular basis from community hospitals. In the next two years , 7 new 1.5 T MRI scanners will be added. Extensive clinical and research experience is offered on all aspects of body MRI. Body CT Director: Elliot Fishman, M.D. Over 75,000 body CT examinations are performed each year. There are presently 3 64 slice scanners, 2 dual source scanners (Flash and Definition) and 1 16 slice scanner. This rotation provides intensive clinical experience in CT imaging of the chest, abdomen and pelvis including CT angiography, CT colonoscopy, CT urography, and 3D imaging. We have the latest in 3D software and currently do over 800 3D CT cases a month. There are also many ongoing research projects available. Ultrasound Director: Ulrike Hamper. MD Ultrasound Over 24, 000 ultrasound examinations are performed each year. You will gain considerable experience in all aspects of ultrasound including abdominal and gynecologic US, hysterosonography, obstetrics (particularly first trimester OB), organ transplants and carotid and peripheral vascular US. A large electronic teaching file is easily accessible. All studies are reviewed and stored on a dedicated PACs system. Areas of research include prostate, 3 D and gynecological US. Image Guided Biopsy Service Director: Sheila Sheth, MD The biopsy service is coordinated through inpatient ultrasound. This service performed over 1700 aspirations and biopsies last year , including abdominal, chest, thyroid and musculoskeletal biopsies. The service is organized through a dedicated biopsy coordinator under the direction of faculty with special expertise in ultrasound and CT guided biopsies. 3D Imaging A dedicated 4 week block will be spent in our 3D imaging lab where we currently do over 800 3D studies each month. Fellows will learn how to perform and interpret a variety of studies including: CTA, virtual colonoscopy, coronary imaging, etc. Cross-sectional Imaging Attendings Saadet Atay-Rosenthal, MD Assistant Professor of Radiology CT, US, Biopsy Bruce Berlanstein, MD Clinical Associate CT, US Karen Bleich, MD Instructor in Radiology CT, US John Carrino, MD Associate Professor of Radiology Director MSK Laura Fayad, MD Associate Professor of Radiology MSK Elliot Fishman, MD Professor of Radiology and Oncology Director Diagnostic Radiology and Body CT CT Ulrike Hamper. MD Professor of Radiology and Urology Director of Ultrasound US Karen Horton, MD Professor of Radiology Director, Residency Program CT Pamela Johnson, MD Assistant Professor of Radiology CT Ihab Kamel, MD Associate Professor of Radiology Director Clinical MRI CT, MR, US Satomi Kawamoto, MD Associate Professor of Radiology CT, US Katarzyna Macura, MD Associate Professor of Radiology CT, MR, US Rohan Piyasena, MD Assistant Professor of Radiology CT, US Sheila Sheth, MD Associate Professor of Radiology and Pathology Director of Fellowship Training Program CT, US Stanley Siegelman, MD Professor of Radiology Salina Tsai, MD Assistant Professor of Radiology CT, US Atif Zaheer, MD Assistant Professor of Radiology CT, MR, US