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Neuroradiology Fellowship

Overview & Training Prerequisites

vascular The neuroradiology training program emphasizes excellence in teaching, cutting edge technology, and superb case material. It is supported by the University of Wisconsin Medical School Department of Radiology, UW Hospital and Clinics, American Family Children's Hospital, and the William S. Middleton Memorial Veterans Hospital. Prerequisites for the training program include completion of an approved residency training program in radiology. The first year of the neuroradiology program is accredited by the American College of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME).

Applicants will be considered for both one year and two year training programs. The two year diagnostic training program is divided into a 12-month fellowship and a 12-month clinical instructorship. Following completion of the first year, candidates will be eligible for the certificate of added qualification (CAQ) in neuroradiology.

Techniques

Fellows and instructors gain experience in a wide variety of neuroradiology procedures (~30,000/yr), including advanced techniques such as:

functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI)
MR spectroscopy
advanced diffusion and perfusion MRI
diffusion tensor MRI
advanced magnetic resonance angiography
CT perfusion

Interview and Match Information

Our program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Fellowship Match. For further information on the application process regarding the NRMP match, please visit www.nrmp.org. We adhere to the NRMP guidelines and the suggestions of the ASNR. Fellowship application (word doc)

Current Fellows

Gregory Avey, MD

Cory Duffek, MD

Thomas Gallagher, MD

Tabassum Kennedy, MD

Ciaran Powers, MD

Equipment & Facilities

These MR applications are supported by:

6 General Electric 1.5 Tesla scanners
6 GE 3T systems
One of the MR suites is undergoing conversion to a hybrid MR capable operating room.

Equipment Highlights

In addition to exceptional MR capabilities, neuroradiology fellows and instructors are involved in the review of positron emission tomography examinations, CT-PET exams, and Doppler ultrasound studies.
Seven multi-row detector CT scanners with advanced applications including CT angiography and CT perfusion are also in use in the section.
Bariatric CT used for procedures with fluoroscopic capability.
Conventional angiography and myelography are integral parts of the diagnostic neuroradiology fellowship.
A large array biomagnetometer is used for magentoencephalography studies in pre-operative brain mapping and epilepsy studies.
Neuroangiography is dedicated to a Siemens digital flat panel 3D neuroangiographic system.
A state of the art PACS system with integrated Vital Images Vitrea has brought real-time 3D post-processing and on-line reconstruction capabilities to daily readouts.
Reading rooms are equipped with GE Advantage Windows workstations for more additional post-processing capabilities.
A dedicated 3D imaging lab with 3 full time technologists supports advanced post-processing applications and teaching for the fellows.

spine The neuroradiology section serves about 600 beds at the two hospitals and performs more than 25,000 CT and MRI examinations a year. Ten staff neuroradiologists support the section and have focused interests in the areas of interventional and neurovascular radiology, head and neck neuroradiology, stroke, epilepsy, and functional imaging using advanced magnetic resonance techniques.

Formal teaching includes weekly neuroradiology seminars specifically for the neuroradiology fellows. Additional interdisciplinary, brain cutting, and departmental conferences are also held weekly. A monthly journal club is incorporated into neuroradiology fellows' schedules.

Research & Advanced Applications

mri The world-renowned Medical Physics section, headed by Dr. Charles Mistretta, collaborates closely with the section in cutting edge MR and CT advances. A strategic partnership with GE Medical systems helps bring the latest advanced software and hardware packages to our site ahead of most facilities. A state of the art animal angiography lab and full time angio research technologist support a large number of basic and industrial research studies in neurointerventional applications. The section is also supported by a large number of highly trained technologists and nursing staff.

Fellows participate in regular clinical-research conferences and have excellent research opportunities as a result of these collaborations.

Contact Us

For more information on the neuroradiology training program, contact:

Dr Aaron Field, Program Director
UW Department of Radiology - E3/311 CSC
600 Highland Avenue
Madison, WI 53792-3252
(608) 263-7952 office
(608) 265-4152 fax
E-mail: afield@uwhealth.org

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