November 5, 2024

Wake Forest Baptist Health

Winston-Salem

FULL TIME

Non-ACGME Fellow -Radiology Pediatric Imaging

A one-year, non-ACGME accredited fellowship within the department of Radiology with focus on pediatric imaging, interventional and elective rotations, as well as time for research and participation in interdisciplinary pediatric conferences.
Requirements:
1. Successful completion of ECFMG certification and/or USMLE Step III
2. Successful completion of a radiology residency
3. NC medical board state license with DEA number prior to starting
4. Approval and successful on-boarding from Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and the Department of Radiology.
Goals:
1. Master advanced interpretive skills in digital pediatric radiography, ultrasound, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, CT, and MR imaging of a wide spectrum of pediatric disorders.
2. Develop an in-depth understanding of pediatric anatomy, physiology, and disease states.
3. Learn the appropriate clinical applications of these pediatric imaging modalities and their role in state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging algorithms.
4. Gain an understanding of the physical principles and technical features of the various pediatric imaging methods.
5. Develop an understanding of image quality control issues, costs, as well as the benefits and risks to patients associated with the pediatric imaging methods.
6. Learn advanced diagnostic imaging techniques, including multislice CT, high-resolution CT, cardiac CT, CT and MR angiography, MRI body and musculoskeletal protocols; PET/CT; and 3D image display and analysis.
7. Acquire good interpersonal and communication skills, including the dictation of accurate, concise reports free of major interpretive or grammatical errors.
8. Gain experience in becoming an effective consultant and teacher.
9. Be introduced to pediatric imaging research, at the clinical, translational, or basic science level.
10. Develop fundamental academic skills, including the preparation of scientific abstracts, posters, lectures, papers, and chapters