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We invite you to consider applying to the Abdominal Imaging fellowship program at MD Anderson Cancer center for the year 2022-23.

The Abdominal Imaging Fellowship is a 12-month training program offering extensive experience in cross-sectional oncologic imaging including CT, MRI, ultrasound, PET/CT and a generous set of electives both within the institution and in the Texas Medical Center to supplement any training requirement for the successful fellow as required. Fellows are offered a well-structured curriculum, scheduled didactic lectures, journal clubs and case conferences. Active participation in the tumor boards offers an unrivalled opportunity to observe and learn from some of the best Cancer physicians in the world.

The Department of Abdominal Radiology is one of the busiest departments in the country with very high volumes of studies and equipped with state-of-the-art equipment including dozens of latest MRI, CT, US, PET/CT equipment and post processing software to match. Active participation in research and clinical quality initiatives is a requirement for successful completion of the program.

For more details please visit https://www.mdanderson.org/education-training/clinical-research-training/graduate-medical-education/residencies-fellowships/body-imaging.html

Why MD Anderson

• Fellowship from the nations No 1 Cancer Center
• Comprehensive Abdominal Imaging and Cancer Imaging training with emphasis on MRI, PET/CT, CT, Ultrasound, and with opportunity to do up to 3 electives in MSK, Neuro, Thoracic, IR, Breast Imaging, cardiac imaging and Women’s Imaging. Allows the fellows to ‘customize’ your experience for a career in academics or private practice.
• Structured curriculum: weekly lectures, journal clubs, case conferences, multidisciplinary conferences
• Top class and nationally recognized faculty with ample opportunities for research / publications / generous research and academic time.
• Housed in the largest Medical Center in the World, TMC houses some top institutions which welcome our fellows for electives – choose from Texas Women’s Hospital, UT Medical School – Memorial Hermann Hospital, CHI-St. Luke’s Hospital, Texas Children’s Hospital. Ample opportunities to interact and network with other residents, fellows and faculty.
• Housed in Houston , the fourth largest and one of the most cosmopolitan cities in the US, Culturally diverse and vibrant, good weather, close to beaches, Cheap housing and an economic powerhouse with job creation that beats national average… by a lot.

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is an equal employment opportunity employer.

If you have a question, please contact:

Raghu Vikram, MD
Professor & Fellowship Program Director
Department of Abdominal Imaging
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, 1400 Pressler St.-  Unit 1476
Houston, Texas 77030
E-mail: rvikram@mdanderson.org

Interested applicants should submit by email the following; CV, USMLE transcript, Personal Statement, 3 LORS to:

Melissa Tovar- Program Manager
Telephone: 713-792-8182
E-mail: DIEducation@mdanderson.org and/or mtovar@mdanderson.org

Ideal candidate is a BC/BE candidate who is a resident in an ACGME accredited residency in the USA. Special consideration will be given to well qualified candidates from overseas who show excellent academic credentials.