2027-2028 Breast Imaging Fellowship

University of Virginia; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia Health in Charlottesville, VA invites applications for multiple Clinical Instructor positions in the Breast Imaging Division of Radiology and Medical Imaging to begin July 1, 2027. This one-year fellowship covers screening and diagnostic mammography, tomosynthesis, contrast-enhanced mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI.

Image-guided procedures include stereotactic, tomosynthesis-guided, ultrasound-guided, and MRI-guided core biopsies; NRMP participation is

Qualifications

• MD or equivalent and completion of a residency in diagnostic radiology at an ACGME-accredited institution or diagnostic radiology residency accredited by RCPSC.

Responsibilities

• One-year post-graduate fellowship focusing on breast imaging modalities including screening and diagnostic mammography, tomosynthesis, contrast-enhanced mammography, breast ultrasound, and MRI.
• Image-guided breast procedures performed include stereotactic, tomosynthesis-guided, ultrasound-guided, and MRI-guided core biopsies and wire/radioseed localizations.

Education

MD or equivalent

ACGME Radiology Residency

RCPSC Radiology Residency

Job description

Description

The Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging, Breast Imaging Division at the University of Virginia, seeks candidates to fill multiple Clinical Instructor positions to begin July 1, 2027.

The University of Virginia Breast Imaging Division is participating in the National Residency Match Program (NRMP) Fellowship Match process, sponsored by the Society of Breast Imaging. Qualified candidates will be members of the NRMP http://www.nrmp.org/.

This one-year post-graduate fellowship program focuses on all aspects of breast imaging, including screening and diagnostic mammography (including tomosynthesis), contrast-enhanced mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI.

Image guided breast procedures that are performed include stereotactic, tomosynthesis guided, ultrasound guided, and MRI guided core biopsies and wire/radioseed localizations. To learn more about the curriculum, please visit https://med.virginia.edu/radiology/education/fellowship-program/breast-imaging/.

For individuals looking for optional moonlighting opportunities during fellowship, the UVA Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging provides final reads to our ED patients on a 24-7 basis with overnight coverage being provided by attendings and fellows who elect to participate in the program. Overnight work can be performed from home, and includes subspecialty attending back-up as needed. This optional program bolsters income in a comfortable environment, while promoting the maintenance and further development of general radiology skills in preparation for boards and practice.

University of Virginia (UVA) Health is located in Charlottesville Virginia, a beautiful and highly desirable location of the Mid-Atlantic region, two hours' drive from Washington, D.C., with the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west. It is consistently rated as one of the best US cities to live in, based on cost of living, climate, and quality of life. Affiliation with the University of Virginia provides the opportunity for constant exposure to athletic, cultural, and social events. UVA Health ranks in the top 100 hospitals in the country according to US News and World Report, and it is recognized as one of the "best benchmark hospitals".

Qualifiations

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent and have successfully completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at an ACGME accredited institution or successfully completed a diagnostic radiology residency accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC).

Application Instructions

As per the Society of Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments (SCARD), we cannot accept applications or offer an opportunity to interview with our program until November 1, 2025. A completed application and recommendation letters can be submitted before, but will not be reviewed until November 1.

Exceptions to the SCARD embargo include:

• Applicants whose spouse/domestic partner is also applying for a medical fellowship in the same year
• Internal candidates
• Military candidates
• International candidates - international candidates are defined as applicants from programs that are neither ACGME or RCPS programs (i.e. Canadian applicants are NOT excluded from the embargo.)

The position will remain open until filled.

For full consideration, applications must include a curriculum vitae, cover letter/personal statement, three current letters of recommendation, USMLE Transcript which includes Step I, II, and III scores (or equivalent), and ECFMG (if applicable). The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment.

For questions about the position, please contact Karen Hyde, Fellowship Program Administrator, via email at [e-mail].