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The Department of Radiology at the Keck School of Medicine of USC is offering a one-year fellowship in Cardiothoracic Imaging and Intervention. The goal of the fellowship is to provide comprehensive and advanced training in both pulmonary and cardiac imaging, as well as thoracic interventions. The pulmonary experience encompasses a wide variety of inpatient and outpatient studies, including high-resolution chest CT and lung cancer screening low-dose CT. Cardiac imaging includes both cardiac CT and MRI, with both acquired and congenital disease being routinely studied. The cardiothoracic section also interprets whole body CTA and MRA. Thoracic interventions include CT-guided percutaneous needle biopsy and pleural catheter placement.

The Cardiothoracic Imaging and Intervention fellow will work at the Keck Hospital of USC and Los Angeles County USC (LAC+USC) Medical Center. The fellow will also be reading studies performed at the HCC2 outpatient imaging center. A major strength of the program is the high-volume rich clinical experience derived from the tremendous variety in pathology and patient population throughout all the sites, which are conveniently located on a single medical campus. LAC+USC is one of the largest and busiest public hospitals in the United States. Keck Hospital of USC boasts an active heart and lung transplant service, as well as other specialized surgical techniques. The fellow may also rotate through the USC Norris Cancer Hospital, one of the original nine comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute. Fuji Synapse PACS workstations are employed throughout the department, and Vitrea 3-D workstations are also present at all sites for advanced post-processing.

The fellow will work closely with the Department of Radiology cardiothoracic faculty, as well as collaborating colleagues from the Department of Cardiology. The fellow will also access a valuable source of training by participating in the various pulmonary, vascular, cardiothoracic, and thoracic surgery interdisciplinary conferences offered throughout the week. The fellow is also expected to work with and teach the residents and medical students.

The fellowship can be tailored to radiologists interested in either an academic or private practice career. The volume of cardiac imaging would allow subspecialty certification. Two 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.

In summary, the Cardiothoracic Imaging and Intervention fellowship at USC provides a specialized but comprehensive experience in cardiopulmonary imaging and intervention that will benefit the fellow in any post-training clinical setting.

USC strongly values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity in employment. Women and men, and members of all racial and ethnic groups, are encouraged to apply.

Call Requirements:

The Cardiothoracic Imaging and Intervention fellowship has a call requirement which averages out to one weekend on call out of every four weekends, and the fellow will read both chest and abdomen studies while on call. 

How to apply

Thank you for your interest in the USC Cardiothoracic Imaging and Intervention fellowship.  This fellowship does not participate in the National Residency Match Program (NRMP).  Applications and interviews take place on a rolling basis.

Those wishing to apply should complete the following:

• USC Fellowship Application
• A copy of your curriculum vitae
• A personal statement
• 3 letters of recommendation

A California Medical License is required PRIOR to fellowship start. Applications for licensure should be made to the Medical Board in November prior to the year you will begin your appointment. This can be a time-consuming process and a prompt application is encouraged. For information and/or application please contact:

 Medical Board of California
1426 Howe Avenue
Suite #54
Sacramento, CA 95825
phone: (916) 263-2382
e-mail: webmaster@medbed.ca.gov
Web site: http://www.medbd.ca.gov

A California Radiology Supervisor and Operator Certificate (fluoroscopy license) is also required prior to fellowship start. Obtaining this certificate involves fee payment as well as a written exam. Applications for licensure should be made to the California Department of Public Health-Radiologic Health Branch (CDPH-RHB), in November of the prior year prior to your appointment.

All application materials or questions should be emailed to the attention of the fellowship coordinator with the Program Director included:

Tricia Barrow

Fellowship Coordinator
Email: tricia.barrow@med.usc.edu

Leah Lin, M.D.
Fellowship Director
Email: leahlin@med.usc.edu