Breast Imaging Fellowship Program
Program Duration: 12 Months
Accredited: No
Number of Positions: 2
Our Breast Imaging Fellowship is designed to provide advanced training in the use of magnetic resonance imaging for the diagnosis and management of a variety of conditions affecting the breast.
Strengths
- Comprehensive breast imaging expertise: advanced training in screening and diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI and multimodality problem‑solving
- High‑volume procedural experience: extensive hands‑on exposure to image‑guided biopsies, localizations and interventional breast procedures in a tertiary‑care environment
- Dedicated mentorship and multidisciplinary collaboration: close faculty guidance with active participation in tumor boards, breast surgery conferences and integrated patient‑centered care
Faculty and Fellows
Program Director
Alan Chiang, MD, PhD
Clinical Specialties
Teaching Faculty
Jacob Burns, DO
Kristin Jecius, MD
Jennifer Kramer, MD, MS
Srinivasan Vedantham, PhD, DABR, FAAPM
Fellows are an integral part of the Division of Breast Radiology and their clinical partners at Banner – University Medicine Advanced Imaging. Situated approximately 2.5 miles north of Banner – University Medical Center and the College of Medicine – Tucson, this location is commonly referred to as UMI (University Medical Imaging).
Fellows are scheduled in a full-time capacity (8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) and will be given an average of four academic days per month to work on academic pursuits such as teaching assignments and research projects.
Fellows are expected to participate in all aspects of patient care at Banner – University Medicine Advanced Imaging Center, including interpreting and reporting all types of breast imaging studies, reviewing outside imaging examinations, performing image-guided procedures, following up on pathology results, and discussing results and recommendations with patients and referring providers.
Procedure Mix
Fellows will be exposed to all types of breast imaging and procedural exams, including:
- Screening/diagnostic mammography
- Breast ultrasound
- Breast MRI
- Tomosynthesis, ultrasound and MRI-guided biopsies
- Preoperative localization procedures with SAVI SCOUT® devices
A robust MRI screening program at the Advanced Imaging Center ensures a well-rounded MRI experience.
Multidisciplinary Case Conference
Fellows will become familiar with the multidisciplinary case conference, known as “tumor board.” A list of cases is provided one to two days ahead of time. Fellows are responsible for presenting/discussing the key images and findings for the cases that are discussed each week.
Fellows will be expected to take an active role in educating radiology residents during their clinical rotations at the Advanced Imaging Center (e.g., orienting first-time residents to workstation and workflow, reviewing breast MRIs with residents, inviting residents to observe procedures and interesting cases).
Fellows will serve as liaisons and primary mentors for family practice residents, women’s health elective residents and medical students rotating through. Responsibilities will also include arranging times for the participants to rotate at the Advanced Imaging Center and submitting evaluations.
Fellows are responsible for leading monthly case conference for the radiology residents.
Fellows, in collaboration with the attending breast radiologists, will select a clinical research project to complete during the fellowship year, with the goal of presenting a scientific poster and/or publishing the findings. In addition to this valuable learning experience, the project can double as a practice quality improvement (PQI) project requirement for maintenance of certification (MOC) in radiology. In the event that a PQI project is selected, it should conform to the standards outlined by the American Board of Radiology.
How To Apply
Candidates must be eligible to obtain an Arizona medical license prior to the start of the program. To be eligible for acceptance, applicants must possess an MD or DO degree and have satisfactorily completed a diagnostic radiology residency training program accredited by the ACGME or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC). For applicants who originate from a non-ACGME-accredited residency, please note the following requirements and items that will need to accompany your application, as outlined by the ACGME under Section III.
Candidates should send the required documents to:
Application Requirements
- Fellowship application
- Curriculum vitae formatted to include month/year for all educational and employment periods; please address any gaps in time
- Personal statement
- Medical school transcripts
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
- Three current letters of recommendation (LOR), dated no more than 12 months prior to the application date. Each letter should be on official letterhead and signed by the reference giver.
- Pass the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1, Step 2 and Step 3
- ECFMG certificate (for IMG)
Training in Tucson
Learn more about the residency and fellowship programs at the College of Medicine – Tucson.
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