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Musculoskeletal Radiology Fellowship
The Division of Diagnostic Imaging at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, Memorial Hermann Hospital Texas Medical Center and St. Luke's Episcopal Hospital accepts three individuals for a one-year fellowship in musculoskeletal radiology. The fellowship offers extensive clinical and academic research experience in an integrated program consisting of eight months at MD Anderson Cancer Center, two months at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital and two months at Memorial Hermann Hospital.
Fellowship Program Directors
- Behrang Amini, M.D. - Associate Professor at MD Anderson Cancer Center
- Nicholas M. Beckmann, M.D. - Associate Professor at The University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School, Memorial Hermann Hospital
- Ronald Bilow, M.D. - Associate Professor at The University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School, Memorial Hermann Hospital
- Elliott Friedman, M.D. - Associate Professor at The University of Texas Health Science Center Medical School, Houston Methodist Hospital
Goals and Objectives
The objectives of the Musculoskeletal (MSK) Radiology Fellowship are to:
- Educate fellows in the advanced interpretation of radiography, computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), Nuclear Medicine/ PET and ultrasound examinations of the musculoskeletal system and in the performance of fluoroscopy, ultrasound and CT guided procedures
- Educate fellows in the biology, treatment and complications of neoplastic and acquired musculoskeletal diseases, particularly as they are reflected in musculoskeletal imaging studies and procedures
- Provide an opportunity for clinical education and academic research using the clinical material and resources of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center, St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital and Memorial Hermann Hospital in an integrated program
Criteria for Selection of Trainees
Fellows must have completed an ACGME approved (or equivalent) residency training program in diagnostic radiology. Selection will be supervised by the program directors of musculoskeletal radiology, with the consultation of other faculty members in the section. Materials solicited for review will include a CV, medical school transcripts, residency program director’s recommendation, three other letters of reference and a personal statement. Interviews will be required.
Duties and Responsibilities of Trainees
Dictations
Dictations must be concise. Think before you speak, so the report is short, logical, telegraphic and useful. It must not be wordy. Use only pertinent positives or negatives, with no junk. Give a firm opinion. If no firm opinion is possible, state why not. Provide direction to the referring physician as appropriate.
Additional Requirements
Answer telephone and provide consultation as appropriate. Redirect calls as necessary. Host any unexpected guests and introduce them to the activities of the MSK service. MSK procedure protocoling is a vital part of MSK practice, Fellows will protocol cases and assist others in learning this skill.
Reading Recommendations
Fellows arrive with variable prior experience and knowledge. Each is expected to conscientiously seek to broaden their knowledge of MSK anatomy, physiology and pathophysiology. Faculty will identify learning opportunities and give direction for improvement with follow-up. Fellows are expected to be dedicated to continuous self-improvement and participate in the many on site conferences, self-learning activity and teaching files.
Presentations
Faculty and fellows will spontaneously share case material of educational benefit. Daily sharing of case material is the norm along with weekly clinical conference with MSK radiologist, Orthopaedics, Sarcoma and Myeloma.
Musculoskeletal Imaging Fellows Research Papers
The fellow will develop a research a project with guidance from a MSK faculty member. It is the responsibility of the fellow to identify a project early in the year and to complete a potentially publishable paper by the end of the year.
Teaching
Teaching on this service consists of weekly multidisciplinary clinical conferences, focus topic review with faculty and apprenticeship workstation clinical review activities. Teaching occurs primarily at the workstation. The fellow reviews individual examinations and prepares to explain the findings, interpretations and next steps to the selected faculty member. A similar method is used for preparation of clinical conference cases. The faculty member provides assessment, teaching and final approval of content. The resident performs the dictation.
Spontaneous additional teaching may occur at any time during the rotation. Mostly, this will occur at the workstation and will be derived from historical electronic files and sharing of cases during the day of our routine reading.
The fellow is encouraged to take advantage of any didactic lectures that may be scheduled during the MSK rotation.
Feedback
Feedback is at the core of an apprenticeship system and occurs on a case by case basis in a continuous manner as well as on periodical intervals or the fellow may request more formal feedback at any time to be provided by a faculty member.
The fellow is responsible for “in house call” on a rotating basis, but no more than every third or fourth weekend. Physical requirements are those related to visual perception, communication and manual dexterity.
Supervision and Evaluation
Faculty will provide supervision on all cases interpreted by the fellow. Interpretations and Procedures will initially be closely supervised; however, it is expected that less faculty involvement will be required as the year progresses and the fellow becomes more independent.
Evaluation of the fellows will be performed twice during the year, by means of a standardized form with comments. The program director will meet with the fellow informally to discuss his or her progress. The fellow will also evaluate the program at the end of the year and discuss his or her experience with the program.
Duration of the Training Program
The average duration of the program will be one year.
How to Apply
All applicants must have completed an ACGME approved (or equivalent) residency training program in diagnostic radiology and should be board-certified or eligible by the American Board of Radiology.
Required application materials include:
- A Curriculum Vitae
- Medical school transcripts
- Recommendation from the residency program director
- Three additional letters of reference
- Personal statement
- Interviews will be required
Applications will be accepted for academic year 2025-2026 starting November 1, 2023 and interviews will be completed beginning January 2024 as per the SCARD guidelines.
Contact Information
Behrang Amini, M.D., Ph.D.
Program Director
Division of Diagnostic Imaging, Unit 1475
1400 Pressler Street
Houston, TX 77030
Email: bamini@mdanderson.org
Program Manager:
Melissa Tovar
Email: mtovar@mdanderson.org
Program Coordinator:
Esmeralda Fuentes
Email: efuentes2@mdanderson.org
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