Program Director: Ricardo Fonseca, MD

Section Members:
Ronald Arildsen, MD
Gary Bienvenu, MD
James Green, MD
Ewa Grzeszczak, MD
Max Shaff, MD

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A one-year fellowship is offered in computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, and traditional plain radiographic examination of the chest, abdomen and extremities. Ultrasound is not included in this fellowship. The training program provides exposure to the basic principles and clinical use of CT and includes interventional procedures such as magnetic resonance imaging and magnetic resonance angiography. If desired, additional experience in magnetic resonance spectroscopy is also available.

Three state-of-the-art, high speed, third generation CT scanners with slip-ring technology and CT angiographic capability are available. There are three whole-body 1.5 Tesla magnetic resonance scanners and a 4.7 Tesla small bore research magnet available for use. Two of the body scanners have magnetic resonance angiography and cine cardiac capability. Spectroscopy capability is present on two of the whole-body scanners as well as the 4.7 Tesla unit.

The duties of the body imaging fellow include supervising and interpreting imaging studies, training radiology residents and medical students, and coordinating and conducting body imaging conferences. Opportunities for clinical or basic science research are available within the Department and the Division of Radiological Sciences. Current faculty research interest include cine MR imaging of congenital heart disease, magnetic resonance angiography of the portal venous system, and MR perfusion and diffusion imaging of stroke and ischemic renal disease.

Medical licensure in the state of Tennessee and Board eligibility in Diagnostic Radiology are prerequisite for this fellowship.

Please send all documents (Application, CV, personal statement, transcipts, recommendation letters, etc.) to:

Laura Hughes
Residency and Fellowship Coordinator
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
1161 21st Avenue South
CCC-1121 Medical Center North
Nashville, TN 37232-2675
615-322-3780
radprogram@vanderbilt.edu