Cardiothoracic Imaging
We are currently accepting applications for clinical instructor positions in 2024-25. PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in a Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship in Cardiology, please click here.
Our Program
The Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging at the University of Virginia offers one (1) fellowship position in Cardiothoracic imaging.
The Cardiothoracic Imaging fellowship will include a balanced combination of cardiovascular and thoracic imaging during the year of training. The cardiovascular imaging content of the training year will include interpretation of CT and MRI studies of the cardiovascular system, as well as hands-on experience in the acquisition of CT and MRI cardiac images for all indications including stress testing and pediatric and adult congenital heart disease. For thoracic imaging, the trainee will acquire experience in conventional radiography, CT and MRI of the chest, with focus in pulmonary, mediastinal and pleural pathology. Extensive experience will be gained in thoracic image guided procedures, mainly under US and CT guidance.
Cardiothoracic fellows will actively participate in multidisciplinary meetings with Cardiology, Cardiovascular and Thoracic surgery, Pulmonology and Pathology, as well as in daily teaching activities through interactions with residents, medical students, and clinical faculty. In addition to teaching at the workstation, fellows will have the opportunity to present formal case conferences in the classroom and small group settings.
Fellows are expected to engage in research during training. Participation in national meetings is encouraged and financial support is available for fellows presenting scientific research. Research opportunities in both cardiovascular and thoracic imaging are offered. Regular academic time is provided.
Cardiovascular
Dr. Patrick Norton (Co-Director, Fellowship Program)
Dr. Klaus Hagspiel (Division Director, Noninvasive Cardiovascular Imaging)
Dr. Christopher Kramer (Division Director, Cardiovascular Medicine)
Dr. Todd Villines (Division of Cardiovascular Medicine)
Thoracic
Dr. Alan Ropp (Co-Director, Fellowship Program)
Dr. Michael Sneider (Section Chief, Thoracic Imaging)
Dr. Juliana Bueno (DR Program Director and Vice-Chair of Educational Operations)
Dr. Michael Hanley
Dr. Juan Olazagasti
We use state of the art equipment for cardiothoracic imaging, including a dual source/dual energy CT and 1.5T and 3T cardiovascular MRI systems. The Department of Radiology consists of 54 full-time Clinical Faculty, 13 Research Faculty, 40 Residents and 25 Fellows/Clinical Instructors.
We are currently accepting applications for the 2023-2024 and the 2024-2025 Cardiothoracic Imaging Fellowship Program.
As a non-match fellowship, our program complies with the timeline established by Society of Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments (SCARD).
For the 2023-2024 Academic Year
- Applications are being accepted now
- Interviews are taking place now
- Please apply through Workday by clicking here. Search for requisition # R0026902.
For the 2024-2025 Academic Year
- Applications will be accepted between now and March 31, 2023
- Interviews may take place between November 7, 2022 and March 31, 2023
- Please apply through Workday by clicking here. Search for requisition # R0039139.
Additional Application Information
A personal interview is required for all applicants; acceptance into the program will be on a rolling basis. The interviews will be conducted virtually for this cycle upon the recommendation of SCARD.
SCARD allows for a grace period of 7 days between the offer and the need for the applicant to either accept or decline the offer.
Fellows are selected on the basis of their medical training, general and academic achievements, and personal qualities. No preference is given to any particular medical school or geographic area, nor is race, sex, or national origin a consideration.
Minimum entry requirements include successful completion of a diagnostic radiology residency and the ability to obtain a medical license in the Commonwealth of Virginia. International medical graduates need to have a permanently validated ECFMG certificate and have passed USMLE Steps 1, 2 and 3. They will be offered a visa for the duration of their fellowship.
Applications from graduates of non-US radiology programs are considered on a case-by-case basis if the duration of the completed training is at least five years including one year of clinical training in the US. Please note that for international graduates, recommendation letters must be from radiologists in the US.
EXTERNAL APPLICANTS
Please apply through Workday by clicking here. For 2023-24, search for requisition # R0026902. For 2024-25, search for requisition # R0039139. For full consideration applications must include a Cover Letter/Personal Statement; USMLE scores (or equivalent); ECFMG (if applicable); and 3 current letters of recommendation.
INTERNAL UVA APPLICANTS
Please apply through your Workday Home page, search “Find Jobs”, and search for requisition # R0026902 (2023-24) or # R0039139 (2024-25). For full consideration applications must include a Cover Letter/Personal Statement; USMLE scores (or equivalent); ECFMG (if applicable); and 3 current letters of recommendation.
All Applicants Must:
- Upload all requested documents through the CV portal (Workday does not provide a distinct portal for these documents).
- Email all letters of recommendation to Sandy Kerns, Cardiothoracic Fellowship Coordinator, at sk9ef@virginia.edu.
- Email the Fellowship Co-directors Patrick Norton, MD, and Alan Ropp, MD, to notify them of your application at ptn7y@virginia.edu and amr9ar@virginia.edu, respectively.
For questions about the position, please contact Sandy Kerns, Cardiothoracic Fellowship Coordinator, via email at sk9ef@virginia.edu.
For questions about the application process, please contact Jeremy Brofft, Academic Recruiter, via email at xmf9ad@virginia.edu.
The University of Virginia is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer committed to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.
Evaluation
Fellows are provided with written evaluation of their performance four times during the program. The faculty performs evaluations of the fellows’ performance at 3, 6, 9 and 12 months through New Innovations.
Anonymous evaluations by the fellows of the program are completed annually, and faculty are anonymously evaluated quarterly. Faculty are evaluated using a numerical scoring system on a wide variety of clinical, teaching, and research skills.
Salary, Benefits and Academic Stipend
Our fellows receive a competitive salary and benefits package. Fellowship trainees receive medical and dental care benefits for themselves and their immediate family. Additionally, malpractice insurance is provided at no charge.
An annual stipend to cover expenses related to attending meetings or buying educational materials is provided. Each fellow is encouraged to attend one educational meeting of their choice.
Vacation and Leave Policy
Our fellows have 22 days of vacation time plus time off at holidays. Additional time off is granted for fellows presenting at national Radiology meetings.
Office Space
Fellows have combined office space with several cubicles, separate computers, telephones, and PACS.
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Fellow Testimonials
“This fellowship is unique because it allows us to get an extensive education in several subspecialties, with a large volume of chest patients. We are also able to work alongside both cardiology attendings and cardiac imaging attendings.”
-Yoo Jin Lee, M.D.
Contacts
Patrick Norton, MD
Associate Professor, Cardiothoracic Imaging
Co-Director, Cardiothoracic Fellowship Program
UVA Department of Radiology
(434)924-9391
ptn7y@Virginia.edu
Alan Ropp, MD
Assistant Professor, Thoracic Imaging
Co-Director, Cardiothoracic Fellowship Program
(434)982-6018
amr9ar@virginia.edu
Sandy Kerns
Senior Education Coordinator
(434)924-9484
sk9ef@virginia.edu
Address
For US Postal service delivery:
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging
Box 800170
Charlottesville, VA 22908
Physical address (for all other forms of delivery):
University of Virginia School of Medicine
Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging
1215 Lee Street
Charlottesville, VA 22908
The University of Virginia School of Medicine is accredited by The Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME). The University of Virginia is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer; women, minorities, veterans and persons with disabilities are encouraged to apply.