Fellowships: Body Imaging

Program Information

We currently offer a one-year fellowship in Body Imaging with opportunities for participation in research and teaching and a broad range of clinical activities. Fellows rotate on Body CT, Ultrasound, GI/GU Fluoroscopy and Body MRI. The latter will include 3-4 months of primary responsibility in Body MRI/MRA but could also include experience in musculoskeletal, cardiac, chest, and neuro. Up to an additional three months will be flexible and chosen by the candidate if staffing allows. In addition, for each fellow we place on file, at least 2 written evaluations are done annually. The Section of Body Imaging is an active service with nine staff members whose primary interest is adult body imaging, performing GI and GU fluoroscopy and contrast studies, CT, CTA, CT colonography, US, MRI and MRA, and body interventional procedures.

Maheen Rajput, MD Clinical Assistant Professor Director, Body Imaging Fellowship Program

Our equipment is state-of-the-art, including two Siemens 16-Slice Sensations CT scanners (one devoted entirely to research), a Siemens 64-slice scanner, three Toshiba Aquilions, four 1.5 Tesla MRI scanners (with one of these being a state-of-the-art GECVII MRI scanner), a Siemens 3T MR, six Acuson Sequoia ultrasound machines, and two recently installed angiographic suites.

The Fellowship includes hands-on experience with all GI, GU, and ultrasound procedures, as well as full participation in daily conferences and imaging rounds. Opportunities also exist for research and experience in specialized procedures, such as CT colonography, and intraoperative ultrasound.

In keeping with ACGME/GME guidelines, applicants are required to have completed the USMLE Steps 1, 2 and 3. Additionally, an applicant is required to be qualified to obtain a permanent State of Iowa Medical License. The State of Iowa requires 2 years of accredited residency training in the United States in order to qualify for a Permanent Iowa Medical License.

The Fellowship carries a faculty appointment in the College of Medicine.

Fellows receive free medical and dental care for themselves and their immediate family at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Additionally, malpractice insurance is provided through the State of Iowa at no charge. The yearly stipend is competitive with other comparable programs. For more information, please visit the UI Graduate Medical Education website.

Body Imaging Faculty & Fellows

Maheen Rajput, MD Clinical Assistant Professor Director, Body Imaging Fellowship Program
Monzer Abu-Yousef, MD Professor Thomas J. Barloon, MD Associate Professor Eve D. Clark, MD Clinical Assistant Professor Wei H. Fang, MD Clinical Assistant Professor Amol S. Katkar, MD Associate David M. Kuehn, MD Clinical Assistant Professor Alan H. Stolpen, MD Associate Professor	Lokesh Khanna, MD Fellow Joshua Larson, MD Fellow

Application Procedures

PLEASE NOTE: All positions for fellowship years 2012-2013 and 2013-2014 have been filled.

The following information must be submitted:

• completed application form
  
• you may download a printable pdf application form that can be mailed or faxed
• If you cannot download the application form, you may request to receive one by mail by contacting Kathy Swanson at (319) 356-3380.
• curriculum vitae (click here to see preferred format)
• summary of your training background, areas of particular strength and interest, and a brief description of how you would hope to utilize and apply your medical training
• three letters of recommendation
  • letters should come from those persons who are familiar with your recent training and current professional activities. Please instruct reference individuals to mail their letters of recommendation directly to Maheen Rajput, MD, at the address listed below.

Send all application materials to:

Maheen Rajput, MD
c/o Kathy Swanson, Program Coordinator
Department of Radiology
University of Iowa College of Medicine
200 Hawkins Drive, 3960 JPP
Iowa City, IA 52242

Phone: (319) 356-3380
Fax: (319) 356-2220

For additional information, please contact Kathy Swanson at kathy-swanson@uiowa.edu.

After your application is complete, it will be reviewed and a decision made regarding an invitation to interview.