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Thoracic Radiology Fellowship
The Diagnostic Imaging division accepts one individual per year for a one-year fellowship in thoracic radiology.
The fellowship offers extensive clinical experience in thoracic radiography, CT, MRI and PET/CT as well as an optional month of CT and US guided biopsies. Academic time of 20% is allocated and one to two elective months are part of the program.
Equipment includes:
- 12 clinical MRI scanners (nine 1.5T and three 3.0T)
- 18 CT Scanners (64-slice and 256-slice technology)
- 14 US scanners (including two ICU, EC, intraop)
- 6 PET/CT(including 1 at West Houston)
- 90 radiography units
Overall, the division performed 420,000 procedures in FY 14/15. Approximately 550 CTs and 170 MRIs are performed daily, including 90 thoracic CTs. There are 12 dedicated thoracic radiologists. The patient mix is 80% outpatient and 20% inpatient.
Goals and objectives
The objectives of the Thoracic Imaging Fellowship are to:
- Educate trainees in the advanced interpretation of chest radiography, computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography/ computed tomography and in the performance of ultrasound and CT guided procedures
- Educate trainees in the biology, epidemiology, diagnosis, staging, pathology, treatment and complications of malignant tumors, particularly lung cancer
- Provide an opportunity for academic research, with the case material and resources of MD Anderson Cancer
Criteria for selection of trainees
Trainee must have completed an ACGME approved (or equivalent) residency training program in diagnostic radiology. Selection will be supervised by the program director of thoracic 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. One fellow will be appointed each year. This will depend on the applicant pool and the availability of funds.
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center is an equal opportunity employer.
Duties and responsibilities of trainees
The trainee will spend his or her time in the areas of chest radiography including studies from the intensive care units, CT, MRI, PET/CT
Other available rotations
The Vascular /Interventional Service to plan and perform CT and ultrasound-guided biopsies and drainages
PET/CT to enhance the trainee's knowledge of the staging of lung cancer
The trainee is responsible for "call" on a rotating basis, but no more than every third or fourth weekend. Physical requirements are those related to visual perception, communication
Thoracic Imaging Fellowship research papers
The trainee will have one day per week off the regular schedule for research. It is the responsibility of the trainee to identify a project early in the year and to complete a potentially publishable paper by the end of the year. Research papers previously produced by radiology fellows include:
- Benveniste AP, Marom EM, Benveniste MF, Mawlawi OR, Miranda RN, Yang W. Metastases to the breast from extramammary malignancies - PET/CT findings. Eur J Radiol. 2014 Jul;83(7):1106-12.
- Godoy MC1, Saldana DA, Rao PP, Vlahos I, Naidich DP, Benveniste MF, Erasmus JJ, Marom EM, Ost D. Multidetector CT evaluation of airway stents: what the radiologist should know. Radiographics. 2014 Nov-Dec;34(7):1793-806.
- Shroff GS, Boonsirikamchai P, Viswanathan C, Godoy MC, Marom EM, Truong MT. Differentiating pericardial recesses from mediastinal adenopathy: potential pitfalls in oncological imaging. Clin Radiol. 2014 Mar;69(3):307-14.• Odisio EG, Truong MT, Duran C, de Groot PM, Godoy MC. Role of Dual-Energy Computed Tomography in Thoracic Oncology. Radiol Clin North Am. 2018 Jul;56(4):535:548.
- Godoy MCB, Odisio EGLC, Erasmus JJ, Chate RC, Dos Santos RS, Truong MT. Understanding Lung-RADS 1.0: A Case-Based Review. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 2018 Jun;39(3):260-272.
- Godoy MCB, Odisio EGLC, Truong MT, de Groot PM, Shroff GS, Erasmus JJ. Pulmonary Nodule Management in Lung Cancer Screening: A Pictorial Review of Lung-RADS Version 1.0. Radiol Clin North Am. 2018 May; 56(3):353-363.
- Odisio EG, Marom EM, Shroff GS, Wu CC, Benveniste APA, Truong MT, Benveniste MF. Malignant Pleural Mesothelioma: Diagnosis, Staging, Pitfalls
and Follow-up. Semin Ultrasound CT MR. 2017 Dec;38(6):559-570.
Supervision and evaluation
Faculty will provide supervision on all cases interpreted by the trainee. Procedures will initially be closely supervised; however, it is expected that less faculty involvement will be required as the year progresses.
Evaluations of the trainees will be performed twice during the year, by means of a standardized form with comments. The program director will meet with the trainee informally to discuss his or her progress. The trainee will also evaluate the program at the end of the year and discuss his or her experience with the program.
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:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Medical school transcripts
- Recommendation from the residency program director
- Three additional letters of reference
- Personal statement
- Interviews will be required
One fellow will be appointed each year, depending on the applicant pool and the availability of funds.
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
Girish Shroff, M.D.
Program Director of Thoracic Radiology Fellowship
The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Division of Diagnostic Imaging, Box 1478
1515 Holcombe Blvd.
Houston, TX 77030
Email: GShroff@mdanderson.org
Program Manager:
Melissa Tovar
Email: mtovar@mdanderson.org
Program Coordinator:
Esmeralda Fuentes
Email: efuentes2@mdanderson.org
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