Cardiothoracic Imaging Fellowship
Our Cardiovascular Imaging and Thoracic Imaging sections jointly offer the Cardiothoracic Imaging Fellowship program to prepare the next generation of cardiothoracic leaders. Program flexibility enables fellows to focus solely on thoracic imaging or split focus between the two subspecialties.
In addition to being nationally recognized in their field, our faculty are regularly honored for their commitment to education. They provide comprehensive training in both inpatient and outpatient cardiothoracic imaging including thoracic oncology, diffuse lung disease, pulmonary vascular, cardiovascular, and peripheral vascular disease, airways disease, lung and heart transplantation, chest trauma, infectious diseases, critical care, and cardiac and thoracic surgery.
Fellows are responsible for supervised interpretation of thoracic and cardiovascular imaging exams by subspecialist faculty radiologists as well as several faculty cardiologists. In addition to supervised training, our fellows engage in independent weekend call coverage, an opportunity to further professional growth and ensure a smooth transition to independent practice, whether within an academic or private practice.
Program Snapshot
Program Length: 1 year
Start Date: July 1st
NRMP Match: No
Application: UW–Madison Job Site
Appointment: Clinical Instructor
Accredited: No
Moonlighting: Available
Application Information
The Cardiothoracic Imaging Fellowship adheres to the Society of Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments (SCARD) policies for the application and interview process. Please refer to their site for details and changes from year-to-year.
Requirements:
- Must be a graduate of an ACGME or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada accredited residency program in Diagnostic Radiology
- Possess a Wisconsin medical license prior to beginning fellowship
- Canadian residency graduates must be a Licentiate of the Medical Council of Canada and have a H1B visa to work in the U.S.
Application Materials
To apply, submit the following documents through the UW–Madison Job Site posting:
- Curriculum Vitae / Resume
- Personal Statement / Cover Letter
Please Note: The University of Wisconsin–Madison is not an authorized ACGME training site for non-accredited fellowships. Due to the clinical duties of the position, we are unable to accept or sponsor a J-1 Physician status.
Key Dates
Application Review Begins:
Nov 1, 2025
Deadline for Full Consideration:
Dec 6, 2025
Interviews Begin:
Jan 12, 2026
First Day for Offers:
Jan 26, 2026 at 11am CT
Interviews Completed:
Mar 31, 2026
Public Announcement:
June 2026
Start Date:
July 1, 2027
Program Highlights & Benefits
- An outstanding group of 15 faculty with national and international reputations as well as diverse interests in thoracic and cardiovascular imaging.
- Diverse imaging exams include radiography, high-resolution computed tomography, lung cancer screening, CT esophagograms, dynamic airway CT, CT and MR angiography, as well as cardiac CT and MRI.
- Weekly conferences on topics such as pulmonary medicine, thoracic oncology, multidisciplinary interstitial lung disease, lung transplant pathology, cardiology, and vascular surgery.
- As clinical instructors, fellows receive the benefits such as 22 vacation days and a book/travel fund.
- Opportunities and supported time to work with faculty on academic projects during the fellowship and afterwards, too!
- Dedicated academic time is built into the clinical schedule with a target academic time of 1 day per week.
- Participation in national and international meetings is encouraged and supported by the department.
- Fellows actively participate in resident and medical student education.
- Additional opportunities to teach in multiple medical school formal courses if interested in education.
- Full access provided to the entire department of radiology curated lecture archives featuring faculty resident lectures and department grand rounds dating back to 2007.
- Fun, collegial, and intellectually stimulating work environment. Make connections that last a lifetime.
Awards Recognizing Our Faculty
As demonstrated by numerous awards, our faculty are truly invested in education.
- 2025 – Mark Schiebler, MD – RSNA Honored Educator
- 2024 – David Bluemke, MD, PhD – RSNA Lifetime Honored Educator
- 2024 – Mark Schiebler, MD – RSNA Honored Educator
- 2023 – David Bluemke, MD, PhD – RSNA Honored Educator
- 2023 – Mark Schiebler, MD – RSNA Honored Educator
- 2022 – David Bluemke, MD, PhD – RSNA Honored Educator
- 2023 – Scott Reeder, MD, PhD – RSNA Honored Educator
- 2021 – David Bluemke, MD, PhD – RSNA Honored Educator
- 2021 – Jeffrey Kanne, MD – RSNA Honored Educator
- 2020 – Cristopher Meyer, MD, FACR – Donald Yandow Medical Student Award for Outstanding Faculty Teaching
- 2017 – Jeffrey Kanne, MD – ACR Choosing Wisely Champion
- 2013 – Jeffrey Kanne, MD – RSNA Honored Educator
- 2012 – Jeffrey Kanne, MD– RSNA Honored Educator
- 2010 – Jeffrey Kanne, MD – Melvin M. Figley Fellowship in Radiology Journalism (ARRS)
- 2024 – Jeffrey Kanne, MD – Faculty Teacher of the Year Award (UW Radiology Residents)
- 2024 –Prashant Nagpal, MD – Faculty Teacher of the Year Award (UW SMPH Medical Students)
- 2021 – Jeffrey Kanne, MD – Faculty Teacher of the Year Award (UW Radiology Residents)
- 2021 – Melissa Carrol, MD – Fellow of the Year (UW Radiology Residents)
- 2021 – Prashant Nagpal, MD – Red Apple Award for Medical Student Education (University of Iowa)
- 2020 – Maria Daniela Martin, MD – UW Rising Star Leadership Award
- 2020 – Prashant Nagpal, MD – Krabbenhoft Award for Excellence in Education
- 2019 – Jeffrey Kanne, MD – Faculty Teacher of the Year Award (UW Radiology Residents)
- 2019 – Prashant Nagpal, MD – Faculty Resident Teacher of the Year (University of Iowa Residents)
- 2019 – Brian Mullan, MD – Red Apple Award for Medical Student Teaching (university of Iowa)
- 2018 – Brian Mullan, MD – Red Apple Award for Medical Student Teaching (University of Iowa)
- 2018 – Brian Mullan, MD – Medical Student Teacher of the Year (University of Iowa)
- 2018 – Prashant Nagpal, MD – Faculty Resident Teacher of the Year (University of Iowa Residents)
- 2018 – Chris François, MD – Faculty Teacher of the Year Award (UW Radiology Residents)
- 2017 – Brian Mullan, MD – Medical Student Teacher of the Year (University of Iowa)
- 2017 – Brian Mullan, MD – Red Apple Award for Medical Student Teaching (University of Iowa)
- 2015 – Jeffrey Kanne, MD – UW Health Clinical Educator Excellence Award
- 2013 – Jeffrey Kanne, MD – Faculty Teacher of the Year Award (UW Radiology Residents)
- 2012 – Cristopher Meyer, MD, FACR – Faculty Teacher of the Year Award (UW Radiology Residents)
- 2009 – 2012 – Brian Mullan, MD – William and Sondra Myer Family Professor in Medical Education (University of Iowa)
Program Highlights
Inside Look
2025 Graduation
Graduating fellows and faculty gather to celebrate in summer
Teaching Hour
Daniela Martin reviews cases with trainees in the reading room.
Breaking Bread at STR
Faculty and trainees relax at dinner after a day at the Society of Thoracic Radiology annual meeting.
On the National Stage
Former fellow and current faculty member Taylor Sellers presents at the Society of Thoracic Radiology annual meeting in 2025
The Sweet Life
Trainees savoring their downtime together with a side of ice cream.
Sunsets on the Terrace
Section members hang out on the famous Memorial Union Terrace.
Halloween Fun
A chest lecture is more fun with a unicorn and penguin in attendance!
On Wednesdays We Wear Red
Working together closely means wardrobes may start coordinating
Help from Our Friends
Being able to work remotely means our feline friends can help write RadioGraphic articles!
Alumni Highlights
Kevin McDonald, MD
Year: 2025
Medical School: University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio
Residency: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Madison, Wisconsin
Current Position: Assistant Professor (CHS), Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Saralyn Beckius, MD
Year: 2024-2025
Medical School: Wayne State University, Detroit, Michigan
Residency: Sacred Heart Medical Center, Spokane, Washington
Current Position: Staff Radiologist, Advanced Radiology Services (Grand Rapids, MI)
Taylor Sellers, MD
Year: 2024-2025
Medical School: University of Iowa
Residency: University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics
Current Position: Assistant Professor (CHS), Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Thekla Oechtering, MD, PD Dr med
Year: 2024-2025
Medical School: University of Lübeck (Germany)
Residency: University Hospital Schleswig-Holstein (Germany)
Current Position: Director of 4D flow MRI,
Co-Director of Radius, and Assistant Professor, Department of Radiology, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Melissa Carroll, MD
Year: 2020-2021
Medical School: University Of Kansas
Residency: Kansas University Medical Center (Kansas City, KS)
Current Position: Director of Cardiothoracic Imaging and Associate Professor, Kansas University Medical Center (Kansas City, KS)
Elizabeth M. Johnson, MD
Year: 2019-2020
Medical School: Drexel University College of Medicine
Residency: University of South Florida, Morsani College of Medicine
Current Position: Mayo Clinic, Florida
Ruchi Sharma, MD, PhD
Year: 2019-2020
Medical School: Baylor College of Medicine
Residency: University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health
Current Position: Staff Radiology, Aurora Health Care (Milwaukee, WI)
Bradley D Allen, MD, MS
Year: 2018-2019
Medical School: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
Residency: Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, IL
Current Position: Section Chief of Cardiovascular and Thoracic Imaging and Associate Professor of Radiology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine.
Donald Benson, MD
Year: 2017-2018
Medical School: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Residency: University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
Current Position: Associate Professor, University of Alabama – Birmingham
Maria Daniela Martin Rother, MD
Year: 2015-2016
Medical School: Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela
Residency: Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL
Current Position: Associate Professor, University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Radiology
Jitesh Ahuja, MD
Year: 2015-2016
Medical School: Mysore Medical College
Residency: All India Institute of Medical Sciences
Current Position: Associate Professor, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Cardiovascular and Thoracic Imaging Sections
As a Cardiothoracic fellow, you’ll be a key member of both the Cardiovascular Imaging and Thoracic Imaging sections.
Cardiovascular Imaging Section
The Cardiovascular Imaging section has long provided innovative, advanced clinical care in non-invasive cardiovascular imaging, including cardiac magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), magnetic resonance angiography (MRA), cardiac and coronary computed tomography (CCTA), and computed tomography angiography (CTA).
Our faculty are active and renowned locally, nationally, and internationally with over 550 peer-reviewed publications, 30 book chapters, 1200 scientific presentations, and 50 patents. Time-resolved contrast-enhanced MRA (TRICKs), pulmonary MRA for pulmonary embolism, non-contrast-enhanced MRA, four-dimensional (4D) flow MRI, low-dose CTA and CCTA, and 3D printing are just a few examples of the innovations developed by our group that have had a significant impact on clinical care locally and beyond.
Thoracic Imaging Section
From the Intensive Care Unit (Trauma and Life Support Center) to outpatient pulmonary medicine, Thoracic Imaging section is part of the clinical care team in helping to appropriately image and assist in treatment decisions for a host of cardiopulmonary diseases. Nationally recognized, our Thoracic Imaging radiologists are participating in the forefront of all cardiothoracic imaging modalities.
The section offers review of chest radiographs for the presence of occupational lung disease. Section Chief Jeffrey Kanne, MD has expertise in occupational and interstitial lung diseases with over 20 years of active NIOSH B reader certification and experience. This certification is mandatory for physicians who classify chest radiographs for certain federal surveillance such as the NIOSH Coal Workers’ X-ray Surveillance Program.
Research Opportunities
Zachary Clark Radiology Research Symposium
Held in spring, the annual symposium celebrates the high-caliber radiology research conducted by our fellows, residents, and medical students.
Our internationally renowned research programs are shining embodiments of discovery. Our department played a pivotal role in earning the Wisconsin Biohealth Tech Hub designation and is on the forefront of the transformative work it funds. Our research programs and labs are innovating in such areas as machine learning, ablation and molecular imaging. Our collaboration with industry means we’re helping to build tomorrow’s technology through efforts such as evaluating GE HealthCare’s photon counting CT scanner. Our resources provide support in statistics, IRB, grant administration and study coordination.
A key element of our research efforts is partnering with our clinical enterprise to accelerate translation of discoveries into widespread clinical practice.
From helping with the research to presenting it on the national stage, opportunities to engage in research abound for fellows!
Living in Madison
See What Madison Has To Offer
Where Our Current Residents Live
Activities for All
Seasons and Interests
Madison has all the amenities of a big city but the ease of living of a small town.
Top-Tier Options for Education and Childcare
Children thrive in Madison. A variety of childcare options are available including campus locations. Many local schools have a 4 star rating from the Wisconsin State Department of Public Instruction, and the private Madison Country Day School has an A+ rating on Niche.
Real Estate
Buying a house in the Madison area is a worthwhile investment. You can find homes in all types of settings: a cute city neighborhood, in the sprawling countryside, and somewhere in between.