Cardiothoracic Imaging Fellowship 2028-2029

University of California - Los Angeles (UCLA); Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

The UCLA Cardiothoracic Imaging Fellowship is designed to prepare graduating radiologists to be independent and proficient in specialized cardiothoracic imaging. The program supports a growing field with 4 fellows for the 2027-2028 academic year, staffed by 12 experienced cardiothoracic faculty across multiple clinical sections.

Fellows gain exposure to diverse cardiovascular and thoracic cases, including lung cancer screening, ILD, and MRI, with hands-on experience in thoracic interventions and

Qualifications

• MD/DO degree from an accredited program.
• Completion of a Radiology Residency.
• Must be eligible for full California medical licensure by 07/01/2028.

Responsibilities

• Provide cardiothoracic imaging fellowship training and patient care.
• Gain proficiency in lung cancer screening, ILD, and thoracic MRI.
• Participate in interventional procedures including lung biopsies and ablation.

Education

MD/DO degree

Completion of Radiology Residency

California medical licensure eligibility by 07/01/2028

Job description

Position overview

Position title: Cardiothoracic Imaging Fellow/Health Sciences Clinical Instructor

Salary range: $103,390 - $131,141

Review timeline: 11/1/2026

Application Window

Open date: September 1, 2026

Next review date: Tuesday, Aug 31, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Final date: Tuesday, Aug 31, 2027 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time)

Position description

The NEW UCLA Cardiothoracic Imaging Fellowship is designed to prepare graduating radiologists to be independent and proficient specialized cardiothoracic radiologists. This field is growing rapidly with ever-increasing need in academic institutes and private practice. Please see below for the link to some Job postings.

The UCLA enterprise has expanded to include several outpatient programs which offer advanced cardiothoracic imaging. The wide variety of cardiovascular and thoracic cases allow for trainees to gain exposure to various clinical settings and pathologies. 12 highly experienced Cardiothoracic faculty are actively interacting with multiple clinical sections, and through our interdisciplinary approach to disease, we intend to have the training fellows improve their independent skills and patient care. Thoracic training expands beyond routine training to include proficiency in lung cancer screening, ILD, and MRI. This fellowship also allows for hands‑on experience with thoracic interventions including lung biopsies and ablation. Cardiovascular teaching includes the review of cardiac and vascular CT and MRI studies of all territories, including coronary, thoracic, abdominal, pelvis, and extremities. The program offers a high number of coronary CT angiograms on a daily basis and allows trainee to work with advanced image processing software.

Our equipment base includes most advanced Siemens MRI and CT systems including Dual Source CT technology as well as 1.5T and 3T MRI scanners in inpatient and outpatient settings. There is an opportunity to have 4 weeks of elective rotation in another field, if needed, to prepare for future practice.

We will be recruiting a total of 4 fellows for the 2027-2028 academic year.

The posted UC salary scales [Medical Resident Income | UCLA Medical School] set the minimum pay determined by rank and step at appointment. The salary for this position is $115,477 minimum - $121,251 maximum for PGY6.

Department

https://www.uclahealth.org/radiology/cardiothoracic-imaging

Qualifications

Basic qualifications

• MD/DO degree
• Completion of a Radiology Residency
• Must be eligible and obtain full licensure by the California Medical Board by the start of fellowship 07/01/2028

Application Requirements

Document requirements

• Universal Fellowship Application - Please fill out the Fellowship Application
• Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V.
• Personal Statement
• USMLE/COMLEX Score Reports
• Medical School Diploma
• Reference check authorization release form - Complete and upload the reference check authorization release form. You may list your same letter writers.

Reference requirements

• 3 letters of reference required

3 letters of recommendation are required. Please have your letter writers upload their letters. The system will use the email provided for the letter writer to send them a direct upload link.

About UCLA

As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.

As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct.

• "Misconduct" means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
• UC Sexual Violence and Sexual Harassment Policy
• UC Anti-Discrimination Policy for Employees, Students and Third Parties
• APM - 035: Aff

Job location

Los Angeles, CA