Abdominal Imaging Fellowship 2027-2028

About the role

The Emory University School of Medicine, Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences is offering a full-time one year Abdominal Imaging Fellowship.

Responsibilities

• Interpretation of CT, MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopic and plain film examinations of the abdomen and pelvis.
• This includes all varieties of scans and indications, including but not limited to: General exams for acute and chronic pain, tumor evaluation, chronic disease.
• Subspecialty urologic exams for hematuria, stone disease, renal, ureteral, bladder and urethral neoplasms
• Subspecialty gastrointestinal exams for bowel inflammation, neoplasm, perforation and ischemia
• Subspecialty exams of the liver, pancreas, adrenals, spleen, biliary tree, gallbladder, lymph nodes, peritoneal and retroperitoneal spaces, musculoskeletal structures, and diaphragm.
• Subspecialty pelvic imaging, including Ob/Gyn, prostate, pelvic floor dysfunction.
• Experience with CT Colonography, MR PET, and other highly specialized abdominal imaging procedures.
• Participation in multidisciplinary tumor boards, including Hepatobiliary Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Genitourinary, Gastrointestinal, General Oncology, Gyn oncology.
• "On Call" is shared evenly among the fellows. This includes nightly 'beeper' call from home, and weekend call.
• Weekend call includes in hospital (8 am - 5 pm) interpretation of overnight cases for Grady Health interpreted with preliminary readings by the overnight residents, abdominal cases performed during the day.
• Beeper coverage from home is covered from 5 pm - 8 am the next morning.
• Dedicated elective time to pursue more in-depth experience in abdominal imaging, or to gain added experience in other areas within the radiology department. This can include procedural experience with the IR division.
• Coverage responsibilities and hours of duty may vary slightly when assigned to various facilities, which include: Emory University Hospital (EUH), Emory University Hospital Midtown (EUHM), Emory St Joseph’s Hospital (ESJH), Grady Memorial Hospital (GMH).

Requirements

• Applicants must have completed or be scheduled to complete a US or Canadian accredited diagnostic radiology residency prior to July 1 of the fellowship year.
• Qualified applicants must hold an MD degree or equivalent and meet requirements for medical licensure in the state of Georgia.

Qualifications

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Skills

• Compassionate, appropriate, safe, and effective patient care.
• Understanding of established and evolving biomedical, clinical, and cognate (e.g. epidemiological and social-behavior) sciences.
• Understanding of ethical, socioeconomic, and medical/legal issues affecting graduate medical education.
• Interpersonal and communication skills resulting in effective information exchange with patients, patient’s families, and all levels of professional associates.
• Commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to a diverse patient population.
• Ability to effectively call on system resources to provide care that is of optimal value.
• Participation in educational activities of the training program and, as appropriate, assuming responsibility for teaching and supervising other residents and students.
• Participation in institutional committees and councils to which the housestaff physician is appointed or invited.
• Performance of duties in accordance with the established practices, procedures, and policies of the institution, and those of its programs, clinical departments, and other institutions to which the housestaff physician is assigned.

Benefits

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Pay

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Schedule

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Additional Details

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Emory University is an equal opportunity employer, and qualified individuals will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by state or federal law.