The aim of the Body Imaging Fellowship is to increase the knowledge and skills of the fellow in the field of Body
Imaging beyond that of a 4th year Diagnostic Radiology resident. The areas that are covered during the fellowship
include:
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Ultrasound, CT, and MRI imaging of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities.
- Obstetrical and Gynecological Imaging
- Ultrasound/CT guided biopsies of organs,
soft tissue masses and enlarged lymph nodes of the chest, abdomen, pelvis, and extremities.
Integration of these imaging techniques
with plain radiographs, fluoroscopic studies, nuclear medicine studies and interventional procedures is taught.
These objectives are achieved through individualized daily instruction under the direct supervision of the faculty
along with departmental conferences and clinical conferences. Fellows are actively encouraged to teach residents,
use the departmental library, and research subjects for presentation at the departments conferences. The fellows are
also required to participate in quality improvement activities.
The fellowship consists of
four week rotations as follows:
- Ultrasound - Five rotations
- Computed Tomography - Five rotations
(includes body MRI)
- Electives - Two rotations in MRI
(includes Neuroradiology, Musculoskeletal, Body) and Mammography.
The fellow's progress will be assessed at
6-month intervals and the findings of the attending staff will be discussed with the fellow.
At the end of the fellowship year,
the fellow should have an advanced knowledge of all the facets of Body Imaging included in the program along
with the ability to perform all types of US/CT guided biopsies of the chest, abdomen, pelvis and soft tissues
of the extremities.
For more information regarding the Body
Imaging fellowship, please contact Dr. Michael Hill, the Chief of Cross-Sectional Imaging using either the
mailing address below, or via email.
Dr. Michael Hill
Department of Radiology
900 23rd Street, NW
Washington, DC 20037
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