Fellow Radiology Cardiothoracic
Fellow Radiology Cardiothoracic
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Job Description:
A oneyear nonACGME accredited fellowship within the department of Radiology with focus on cardiac and thoracic imaging interventional and elective rotations as well as time for research and participation in interdisciplinary pulmonary cardiology and thoracic oncology conferences.
Requirements:
completion of ECFMG certification and/or USMLE Step III
completion of a radiology residency
medical board state license with DEA number prior to starting
and successful onboarding from Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center and the Department of Radiology.
Goals:
advanced interpretive skills in digital chest radiography CT and MR imaging of a wide spectrum of cardiopulmonary disorders
an indepth understanding of pulmonary and cardiovascular anatomy physiology and disease states
the appropriate clinical applications of these cardiothoracic imaging modalities and their role in stateoftheart diagnostic imaging algorithms
an understanding of the physical principles and technical features of the various cardiothoracic imaging methods
an understanding of image quality control issues costs as well as the benefits and risks to patients associated with the cardiopulmonary imaging methods
advanced diagnostic imaging techniques including multislice CT highresolution CT cardiac CT and MR CT and MR angiography of the heart aorta and pulmonary arteries; PET/CT; and 3D image display and analysis
rotation to develop skill in the performance of transthoracic biopsy procedures in the chest including indications prebiopsy evaluation and informed consent postbiopsy care and the management of potential complications
good interpersonal and communication skills including the dictation of accurate concise reports free of major interpretive or grammatical errors
experience in becoming an effective consultant and teacher
introduced to cardiopulmonary imaging research at the clinical translational or basic science level
fundamental academic skills including the preparation of scientific abstracts posters lectures papers and chapters
Job Details:
will begin July 1 and run one year ending June 30.
will take primary radiology call Monday to Friday 8 AM 5 PM
will be on every fourth weekend calls.
will interpret studies from Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Center and associated outpatient imaging centers. In addition to chest radiography CT and MRI imaging interested fellows will rotate through nuclear medicine acquiring the skills for stress SPECT performance and the interventional radiology service learning how to perform image guided chest biopsies.
will attend and gain sufficient knowledge to staff several multidisciplinary conferences including thoracic tumor board interstitial lung disease and cardiology conferences (typically once in a week).
is expected to present journal club once a month and present noon conference for the residents twice a year.
is expected to conduct and involve in case conference once a week.
is expected to participate in the national interesting case conference once a week.
is expected to work with and teach the residents and medical students.
months of electives are provided which can include research time for those pursuing an academic career. We encourage our fellows to become involved in research projects and present at national meetings.
will communicate with ED and consultation services for reporting acute cardiothoracic imaging findings.
will evaluate radiology faculty twice a year
fellow is an ambassador of the radiology department. As such they will conduct themselves to the highest professional and ethical standard of both the radiology department as well as the policies within Atrium Wake Forest Baptist Health.
Evaluation:
1.360 Evaluations of fellow January and June
evaluations of fellow July September; October December; January March; April June
of Faculty and Program by the fellow twice in a year
and Learning Plan (SALP) October
Based Learning Activity (SBL) launch in April and due in June
Activity Launch in April and due in June
Employment Type
Full-Time
