Musculoskeletal Radiology Fellowship Program 2009
Frequently Asked Questions
| When did the MSK fellowship open? | The program received ACGME accreditation in November 2008 and will accept its first fellow in July 2009. |
| What does ACGME accreditation mean? | The ACGME assesses the educational quality of graduate medical education programs in each medical specialty. This provides licensing agencies, credentialing agencies, funding agencies and the public with a measure of approval that indicates that physicians have undergone training in graduate medical education programs that are in substantial compliance with ACGME approved requirements. Completion of an ACGME-accredited program is required for a California medical license. |
| What is the length of the program? | 12 months |
| Does the program participate in the Match? | No. The National Residency Matching Program (NRMP) does not administer the match program for Musculoskeletal Radiology. |
| What is the fellow's responsibility for invasive procedures? | Fellows are given increasing levels of responsibility as their competence is demonstrated. This includes pre-procedural and post-procedural patient care for in-patients and out-patients. The fellow initially observes procedures then performs under direct supervision by an attending radiologist. Fellows are required to maintain a procedure log of invasive cases in which they have had direct participation, which is regularly reviewed by the program director. |
| Does the department allow time away from the program to attend a national meeting? | Fellows are allowed time off to attend or present at a national meeting associated with musculoskeletal radiology, paid by the department. |
| How many MSK MRI examinations are performed? | The MSK imaging section annually performs approximately: MSK MRI: 9,299 Bone CT: 3,722 Arthograms: 506 Biopsies and Drainage: 532 Bone Densitometry: 3838 Nuclear Radiology: 2513 |
| What is the impact of the Musculoskeletal Radiology program on the core program? | Our volume of inpatients and outpatients, clinical exams, attending faculty, teaching material, equipment and educational activities allows for a full educational experience without adversely impacting the residents in the core program. The fellow's participation in the core program extends only to the experience required for acquiring the medical knowledge, developing clinical competence, fostering professional develop, and compliance with the training requirements set forth by the Accreditation Council of Graduate Medical Education. |
| Are there any opportunities for research? | Fellows have opportunities to participate in research with an assigned mentor, including designing a research project, participating in statistical designs, understanding of IRB requirements, and preparation of abstracts, papers and presentations for publication. The program offers support, personnel, space, equipment, conferences and protected time for research. |
| How many hours do fellows work per week? | Fellows work an average of 40-45 hours per week. |
| Are there outside rotations? | No. All training is provided within the medical center and there are no outside rotations. |
| Do you accept IMGs? | Yes. Candidates are required to be eligible for a California medical license and must be in possession of the license by the start of the training program. |
| Which visas do you sponsor? | We sponsor the H1-B visa only. |
| What are the licensure requirements? | Completion of an ACGME-accredited or RCPSC-accredited program is required for a California medical license, along with USMLE Step 3. |
| When should I apply? | Candidates typically apply in their third year of diagnostic radiology residency. |
| Are there positions available for the 2009 or 2010 academic year? | Positions for the 2009 and 2010 academic year have been filled. We will begin accepting applications for the 2011 program in September 2009. |
| Who participates in interviews? | The program director, musculoskeletal attending, department chair and current fellow participate in interviews. |
| Are local candidates given more consideration than out-of-state candidates? | No. All candidates who have completed a diagnostic radiology residency accredited by the ACGME or RCPSC are considered. |
| What is the Stipend? | The stipend for GL6 is $57,546. |
| How do I apply? | Candidates must be currently enrolled in, or have completed a diagnostic radiology residency program accredited by the ACGME or RCPSC and eligible for board certification by the American Board of Radiology. Submit CVs and Universal Fellowship Application ( www.apdr.org ) to imaging.housestaff@cshs.org |
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