Breast Imaging Fellowship

Location: Lebanon, New Hampshire, United States (on-site) · Full-Time · Job ID: 86583502

About the role

The Breast Imaging Fellowship at Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center offers a unique opportunity to develop expertise in all aspects of modern breast imaging while enjoying individualized mentorship, substantial procedural experience, and an outstanding quality of life. With only one fellowship position each year, fellows receive extensive one-on-one teaching from dedicated breast imaging faculty and gain the confidence and skills needed to thrive in either academic or private practice. The program is designed to provide a comprehensive, well-rounded educational experience with progressive autonomy, preparing graduates to become leaders in breast imaging.

Located in the beautiful Upper Valley of New Hampshire and Vermont, Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center is the academic medical center for Dartmouth Health and the teaching hospital for the Geisel School of Medicine. Fellows benefit from the resources of a major academic institution while enjoying the lifestyle advantages of a vibrant college community surrounded by world-class outdoor recreation.

Responsibilities

• Screening and diagnostic mammography
• Digital breast tomosynthesis (DBT)
• Contrast-enhanced mammography (CEM)
• Breast ultrasound
• Breast MRI
• High-risk screening and risk assessment
• Image-guided procedures including:
  • Ultrasound-guided biopsy
  • Stereotactic biopsy
  • MRI-guided biopsy
  • Wire and seed localization procedures
• Participation in weekly tumor boards and radiology-pathology conferences
• Teaching residents and medical students
• Presenting at multidisciplinary conferences
• Participating in quality improvement initiatives
• Building a strong academic portfolio
• Engaging in clinical and translational research projects (breast imaging technology, population health, breast cancer screening outcomes)

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Fellows work closely with:

• Breast surgeons
• Medical oncologists
• Radiation oncologists
• Plastic surgeons
• Breast pathologists
• Nurse navigators

Teaching, leadership & research

• Opportunities to teach residents and medical students
• Present at multidisciplinary conferences
• Develop leadership skills within a breast imaging practice
• Participate in quality improvement initiatives
• Build a strong academic portfolio
• Encouraged to participate in clinical and translational research projects
• Opportunities for presentation at national meetings and publication in peer-reviewed journals
• Supported attendance at the annual Society of Breast Imaging meeting

Qualifications

• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency prior to fellowship start
• ABR board eligible or board certified
• Eligibility for medical licensure in New Hampshire and Vermont

We welcome applicants interested in pursuing careers in academic radiology, private practice, or hybrid models of breast imaging practice. We cannot consider applicants with J-1 waivers, as it requires a 3-year commitment.

Benefits

• Market-leading, competitive salaries
• New Hampshire is an income tax-free state with no sales tax
• Fully benefited position including malpractice insurance with tail coverage
• Life insurance and disability insurance
• Affordable family medical, dental, and vision insurance plans
• Available HSA account
• Incredible department culture: respectful, transparent, communicative, supportive, optimistic, constructive, and engaged

About Dartmouth Health & the region

The selected candidate will join Dartmouth Health’s 60 radiologists — an internationally known department with a deep history dating to the first clinical X-ray in the United States (1896). Dartmouth Health includes many hospitals and clinic sites; this position is based at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center (DHMC), the tertiary care central hub and system’s Academic Medical Center. DHMC is the state’s only Level 1 trauma center, a certified Comprehensive Stroke Center, and home to a fleet of helicopter and ground-based medical transport services. Dartmouth Health maintains 802 beds total (458 at DHMC), handles over 3 million outpatient visits annually, and employs 15,000 staff and 2,300+ providers.

The region offers an exceptional blend of outdoor charm, cultural depth, and modern convenience. Nestled in the Upper Valley adjacent to Dartmouth College, with easy access to the Atlantic seacoast, major cities (Boston, Montreal, New York) within a short drive, and regional airports in Lebanon, Burlington, Manchester, and Boston. The area boasts four-season recreation, highly ranked schools, and a vibrant culinary and arts scene.