The Body Imaging Fellowship at the University of California, San Diego is a clinical fellowship in MRI, CT, US, radiography, and fluoroscopy. The fellowship provides training in state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging of the abdomen and pelvis. Fellows rotate through all of the clinical services within the division and generally choose to spend a relatively large portion of their time on MRI. Prospective fellows wishing to pursue focused training in other aspects of body imaging such as CT, US, or fetal imaging can usually be accommodated and are encouraged to discuss this with the program director.
UC San Diego Health has multiple clinical care locations in La Jolla and Hillcrest, with all subspecialties represented. We are a Level I trauma center, transplant center, burn center, NCI designated Cancer Center, and tertiary referral center. This fellowship also offers a unique experience in high-risk obstetrical ultrasound at our Fetal Care and Genetics center with an integrated multidisciplinary approach working with perinatologists, genetic counselors, and sonographers. Multiple opportunities exist for research in all modalities. In addition, fellows will teach and present at conferences, including highly educational and impactful tumor boards. Twice weekly educational conferences are conducted for the residents and fellows in general body imaging and dedicated body MR imaging. A dedicated seminar series for the fellows is also presented by the faculty. Fellows may also participate in the educational lectures and seminars prepared for the residency.
We welcome all interested applicants to apply to the Body Imaging Fellowship program. At the time of matriculation to the fellowship, you are expected to have completed an accredited radiology residency and to be an ABR Board-eligible Radiologist.
The dates for the 2025 Radiology Fellowship cycle for academic year 2026-27 appointments are:
Please submit your fellowship application here.
Your completed file will be reviewed, and you will be contacted about the possibility of a virtual interview. If you have any questions about the status of your application, please email Isaac Valencia-Avendano at ivalenciaavendano@health.ucsd.edu
Your completed file will be reviewed, and you will be contacted about the possibility of an interview. If you have any questions about the status of your application, email Isaac Valencia-Avendano at ivalenciaavendano@health.ucsd.edu
Isaac Valencia-Avendano, Administrative Assistant
Department of Radiology
(619) 543-6641
ivalenciaavendano@health.ucsd.edu
Myra Dang, Fellowship Coordinator
Department of Radiology
(619) 543-5493
mndang@health.ucsd.edu
Michael Hahn, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Director of Body Imaging Fellowship
mehahn@health.ucsd.edu
Who may apply for this fellowship?
At the time of matriculation to the fellowship, you are expected to have completed an accredited Radiology residency and to be an ACR Board Eligible Radiologist
How much vacation time do fellows receive?
Fellows receive four weeks of paid vacation per year (20 working days)
What is your Maternity/Paternity Leave Policy?
Contact UC San Diego Radiology's Education Services: 619-543-5493
What Malpractice Insurance do you offer?
Professional liability insurance is supplied by the University of California Regents
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