More than a fellow, you will be a respected team member when you join our fellowship program. Our fellows are fully integrated into our Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention section, which includes internationally known experts in all modalities and many facets of bone and joint pathology.
Our program trains all aspects of musculoskeletal radiology, including sports medicine, trauma, arthritis, rheumatology, tumors, and infectious disease. We also offer robust procedural training with ultrasound, spine injection, vertebroplasty, biopsy and ablation. Fellow education is enhanced by numerous interdisciplinary conferences, including arthroscopy correlation, orthopedic oncology, rheumatology, sports medicine and instructive case presentations.
Fellows also join our family of alumni in private practice and academics across the continent, many of whom gather at national and international meetings, for which fellows have five funded days to present and five days to attend.
Application Information
The Musculoskeletal Fellowship Program participates in the Match, adheres to the Society of Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments (SCARD) policies, and uses the Society of Skeletal Radiology common application. Please refer to their site for details and changes from year-to-year.
Requirements:
- Must be a graduate of an ACGME or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada accredited residency program in Diagnostic Radiology
- Possess a Wisconsin medical license prior to beginning fellowship
- Canadian residency graduates must be a Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada and have a H1B visa to work in the U.S.
Application Materials
Please complete and either email or mail the following materials to Fellowship Coordinator Nicole Howard:
- SSR Common Application Form (Word doc)
- Personal Statement
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three letters of recommendation (at least one from Residency Program Director)
- USMLE scores for Step 1, 2, 3 (copy acceptable)
- Medical School Dean’s letter (MSPE) and Medical School transcript (copy acceptable)
A confirmation letter or email will be sent once all application documents are received.
Key Dates for
2026-2027 Fellowship
Application Review Begins:
Nov 1, 2024
Interviews Begin: Jan 13, 2025
Interviews Completed: Mar 31, 2025
Match Day: Spring 2025 – To be Determined by the NRMP
Start Date: July 1, 2026
Contact Information
Nicole Howard
Fellowship Coordinator
UW Department of Radiology – MC 3252
600 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53792-3252
Cell: 608-617-4156
Fax: 608-263-5112
Nhoward@uwhealth.org
Benefits Overview
22 Vacation Days
Home PACS to
Enable Remote Work
Competitive Salary Package
Funded Time for
Research, CME & Meetings
Parental Leave
Moonlighting Opportunities
Inside Look
Interested in what it’s really like to join our team as a fellow? Check out the snapshots below, including the one from our Halloween party. Then watch the video to get the inside scoop from Andrew Ross, MD who started as a fellow, joined as a junior faculty member and now serves as the fellowship program director.
Program Leadership & Team
Andrew Ross, MD
Program Director
John Symanski, MD
Associate Program Director
Nicole Howard
Program Manager
Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention
As a fellow, you’ll be a key part of the Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention section.
The Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention Section at the University of Wisconsin provides imaging interpretation and imaging-guided intervention of the spine and extremities.
The section is composed of internationally renowned experts in all modalities used to image the spine and joints, and skilled professionals in injections to treat back and neck pain. The Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention Section also provides rapid, expert confidential consultation of spine, joint and extremity imaging and interventional cases, including complex sports medicine imaging.
Research Opportunities
Zachary Clark Radiology Research Symposium
Held in spring, the annual symposium celebrates the high-caliber radiology research conducted by our fellows, residents, and medical students.
Our internationally renowned research programs are shining embodiments of discovery. Our department played a pivotal role in earning the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub designation and is on the forefront of the transformative work it funds. Our research labs and groups are innovating in such areas as machine learning, ablation and molecular imaging. Our resources provide support in statistics, IRB, grant administration and study coordination. Our collaboration with industry means we’re helping to build tomorrow’s technology through efforts such as evaluating GE HealthCare’s photon counting CT scanner and quantitative MRI for cartilage health in athletes. The Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention section also closely collaborate with the NFL and NBA on sports injuries, rehabilitation and return to sport.
A key element of our research efforts is partnering with our clinical enterprise to accelerate translation of discoveries into widespread clinical practice.
From helping with the research to presenting it on the national stage, opportunities to engage in research abound for fellows!
Life in Madison
Make yourself at home! Madison ranks as one of the best places to live, work, play and raise a family.
Whether you’re looking for a night out at vibrant venues filled with live music or a peaceful day in a park with family, Madison has you covered. And while kicking back to enjoy the sunset on the Memorial Union Terrace is a winning option, there’s also recreational activities like biking, kayaking and skiing to keep you active.
Head over to Destination Madison to discover events, restaurants, recreational activities and more. Your new home awaits!