MRI Fellowship

Through the Cardiovascular Imaging section, the UW Department of Radiology offers the Magnetics Resonance Imaging (MRI) Fellowship program.

Fellows receive training from renowned faculty and hands-on experience in routine and state-of-the-art MRI procedures applied to all organ systems, including cardiovascular, musculoskeletal and nervous systems. A unique aspect to this fellowship is the ability to tailor the program to each fellow’s specific needs and goals.

In addition, the Department of Radiology collaborates with the UW Department of Medical Physics in a large research program aimed at developing and applying new MRI techniques for research and patient care in cardiovascular MRI/MRA, breast MRI, neurologic MRI/MRS, and functional imaging.

Upon completion of the integrated program, you will have the knowledge and skills to direct an MRI center in either a community or academic practice.

The MRI Fellowship adheres to the Society of Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments (SCARD) policies for the application and interview process. Please refer to their site for details and changes from year-to-year.

The deadline for assuring full consideration is December 6, 2024. However, positions will remain open and applications may be considered until the position is filled.

Requirements:

• American Board of Radiology (ABR) eligible with 4 years of US radiology residency or ABR certified.
• Possess a Wisconsin medical license prior to beginning fellowship. See the Wisconsin Licensing Website for more information.
• In addition, graduates of foreign medical school must:
  • Have passed the ECFMG examination.
  • Have one year of approved post-graduate training in the United States or Canada.

Additional information regarding WI license regulations can be found on the State of Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services website, or refer to Med 1.06(3).

Application Process

1. Review requirements and submit the following documents through the UW–Madison Job Site:
   • Curriculum Vitae
   • Personal Statement / Cover Letter
2. Email or mail Fellowship Coordinator Lacy Olson (LFluckiger@uwhealth.org) the following:
   • Completed UW Radiology Fellowship Application PDF
   • USMLE scores Step 1, 2, 3 (copy acceptable)
   • Three letters of recommendation including one from residency program director
   • Note: These must be received prior issuing invitations to interview

Apply by December 6

While the MRI fellowship provides training and experience in all aspects of MRI, your ‘home section’ will be the Cardiovascular Imaging Section.

The Cardiovascular Imaging section has long provided innovative, advanced clinical care in non-invasive cardiovascular imaging, including cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), cardiac and coronary computed tomography (CCTA), and computed tomography angiography (CTA).

Our faculty are active and renowned locally, nationally, and internationally with over 550 peer-reviewed publications, 30 book chapters, 1200 scientific presentations, and 50 patents. Time-resolved contrast-enhanced MRA (TRICKs), pulmonary MRA for pulmonary embolism, non-contrast-enhanced MRA, four-dimensional (4D) flow MRI, low-dose CTA and CCTA, and 3D printing are just a few examples of the innovations developed by our group that have had a significant impact on clinical care locally and beyond.