Fellow Radiology Musculoskeletal

About the Role

This is a one-year, non-ACGME accredited fellowship within the department of Radiology, focusing on musculoskeletal imaging, interventional and elective rotations, research, and participation in interdisciplinary oncology conferences.

Requirements

• Completion of medical school - MD/DO or equivalent
• Completion of radiology residency
• Completion of USMLE Steps I, II, and III or equivalent Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination
• Dean's letter from medical school
• Curriculum vitae
• Exchange Commission of Foreign Medical Graduates Certification (if applicable)
• Personal statement or letter of interest explaining career choice and goals
• Three letters of recommendation addressed to the program director
• Eligible for a North Carolina training license

Educational Goals

Upon completion of the fellowship, the fellow will:

• Independently plan and safely execute basic and advanced diagnostic and therapeutic procedures
• Be sensitive to pain management and independently anticipate and manage potential post-procedural complications
• Begin to develop novel diagnostic or therapeutic procedures and techniques
• Function at a high clinical level in terms of productivity and knowledge with respect to musculoskeletal imaging
• Understand basic biomechanics and injury mechanisms for musculoskeletal trauma
• Recognize detailed anatomy on cross-sectional imaging
• Provide feedback to technical staff members regarding image acquisition in complex cases
• Serve as a teacher and mentor for junior learners
• Teach residents to identify subtle findings and develop an approach to image analysis across multiple musculoskeletal imaging modalities
• Understand basic bone physiology and recognize drug- and treatment-induced changes in bone
• Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding of orthopedic procedures and their radiographic, CT, US, or MR appearance
• Be well-equipped to pursue a career in academic medicine
• Present at a national or international meeting, advancing knowledge of musculoskeletal conditions through research or teaching peers

In summary, the goals of the Wake Forest Musculoskeletal Imaging Fellowship are to produce well-trained radiologists who have the foundation and training to become leaders in the field.