Abdominal Imaging and Intervention Fellowship
Spend a year with our renowned faculty as a fellow and you will leave as an outstanding and complete Abdominal Imager and Interventionalist with an in-depth understanding of the pathologies affecting the abdomen and pelvis. And with our culture that values teamwork, learning and laughter, you will also create lifelong connections with luminaries in the field.
What sets our program apart? Fellows learn about all aspects of abdominal radiology, but you will also learn CT colonography from the world’s pioneers in a high-volume practice, ultrasound- and CT-guided procedures, tumor ablation using microwave, histrotripsy, and cryoablation techniques, advanced MRI techniques, multienergy CT, creating indication-specific dose optimized CT protocols, organ transplantation imaging, and ultrasound scanning techniques in a dedicated scan lab.
Granted increasing level of responsibilities throughout the year, our fellows are functioning in similar capacity as early-career junior faculty towards the end of the program. Fellows are also given routine academic time and participate in both fellow-oriented educational didactics and multidisciplinary conferences. Our graduating fellows easily transition into private or academic practices, and often evolve into leaders of their chosen group.
Program Snapshot
Start Date: July 1st
Program Length: 1 year
Application: UW–Madison Job Site
Appointment: Clinical Instructor
Moonlighting: Available
Available Positions: Six
Accredited: No
Application & Interview Process: Aligned with SCARD
Application Information
The Abdominal Imaging and Intervention Fellowship adheres to the Society of Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments (SCARD) policies for the application and interview process, which will be conducted virtually. Please refer to their site for details and changes from year-to-year.
To apply, complete the following steps:
- Review requirements and submit the following documents through the UW–Madison Job Site posting:
- Curriculum Vitae
- Personal Statement / Cover Letter
- Email fellowship coordinator Michelle Samarov (msamarov@uwhealth.org) the following materials. Materials can be submitted now, but won’t be reviewed until November 1, 2025 to align with SCARD policies.
- Completed UW Radiology Fellowship Application PDF
- USMLE scores Step 1, 2, 3 (copy acceptable)
- Three letters of recommendation, including one from residency program director
- Note: These must be received prior issuing invitations to interview
If you require visa sponsorship during your fellowship year, please contact the fellowship coordinator, Michelle Samarov, before applying at msamarov@uwhealth.org.
Unless confidentiality is requested in writing, information regarding names of applicants must be released upon request. Finalists cannot be guaranteed confidentiality. UW is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
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
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 faculty with national and international reputations as well as diverse interests in cardiovascular imaging.
- Diverse imaging exams include adult and pediatric cardiac CTs, cardiac MRIs, vascular CTAs and MRAs with focus on advanced 3D post processing and 4D Flow imaging.
- Regular conferences on interesting cases and QA, Structural heart disease, congenital heart disease, and aortic pathologies.
- 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 can be 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.
- 2024 – David Bluemke, MD, PhD – RSNA Lifetime 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
- 2024 –Prashant Nagpal, MD – Faculty Teacher of the Year Award (UW SMPH Medical Students)
- 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 – Prashant Nagpal, MD – Krabbenhoft Award for Excellence in Education
- 2019 – Prashant Nagpal, MD – Faculty Resident Teacher of the Year (University of Iowa Residents)
- 2018 – Prashant Nagpal, MD – Faculty Resident Teacher of the Year (University of Iowa Residents)
Program Highlights
2025-2026 Fellows
Alumni Highlights
2023-2024 Fellows
Leslie Nelson, Jacob Fleecs, Stephen Polanski, Katharine Molinarolo
2022-2023 Fellows
Back: Matthew Mader, Scott Mauch, Brad Evans
Front: Trevor Everett, Taylor Morris, Anthony Jiang
2021-2022 Fellows
Back: Varun Razdan, Matthew Lee, Cameron Adler
Front: Margaret Soroka, Barry Rush
2020-2021 Fellows
Back: Casey McRoy, James Flannery, David Somsen, Edward Lawrence
Front: Andrew Wentland, Abdelrahman Abdelazim
Abdominal Imaging and Intervention
The Section of Abdominal Imaging and Intervention is composed of subspecialized clinical faculty physicians and research scientists. The clinical faculty are experts in the use of CT, ultrasound, MRI, plain radiographs, and fluoroscopy for diagnosis and intervention in the chest, abdomen, and pelvis. We are actively involved in advancing the research mission of the University of Wisconsin, with extensive grant funding and independent research laboratories in tumor ablation and diapeutic cancer agents.
As a fellow, you will be a valued part of our team and are not expected to simply grind out work. A premium is placed on respectful interaction at all levels and our team has a lot of fun with our technologists, residents, nurses and fellows.
“This is a cutting-edge section devoted to excellence and leadership in every part of our mission. We pride ourselves on our collegiality, and we are strongly committed to the education of the next generation of radiology leaders.”
Research Opportunties
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.
The Abdominal Imaging fellowship has dedicated academic time built into the clinical schedule, and fellows are expected to participate in, complete, and present (funded and supported) research projects during the year.
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!
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