Fellowships: Chest and Cardiovascular Imaging

Program Information

The Chest and Cardiovascular training program represents a unique opportunity for a formal and extensive 12-month experience in all facets of chest and cardiovascular imaging. Currently the Department of Radiology has 3.2 faculty in the Chest and Cardiovascular Section. This training opportunity will provide the trainee full exposure to all forms of pulmonary imaging including plain film radiography, CT, interventional procedures, and PET. Additionally, the fellow can expect additional training experiences in cardiovascular CT angiography, thoracic and abdominal aortic imaging, and cardiovascular MRI. Ample research opportunities and set-aside time for research is also a component of the training program. Fellows also have an opportunity to work with Eric A. Hoffman, PhD, Director of the Iowa Comprehensive Lung Imaging Center. Duration: Twelve months

Brad H. Thompson, MD Associate Professor Director, Chest & Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship Program

Prerequisite Training/Selection Criteria:

• Physicians who are board certified/eligible in diagnostic radiology
• Permanent State of Iowa licensure
• Physicians who are willing to commit to a full-time position for the 12-month training

Goals and Objectives:
The primary goals and objectives of this fellowship program is to provide in depth hands-on training experience in all areas of cardiovascular imaging so that by the completion of the training period, the successful trainee will have unique expertise to function independently as a chest and cardiovascular radiologist in either private practice or academic medicine.

Program Certifications:
None

Facilities:
University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics

Educational Program – Basic Curriculum:
The 12-month training period is fully dedicated to clinical training. Patient care responsibilities include:

• Interpretation of all in and out-patient radiographs of the chest;
• Interpretation and oversight of chest and cardiovascular CT examinations;
• Performing invasive procedures including CT and guided biopsies and needle localizations;
• Develop unique expertise in the supervision and interpretation of cardiovascular CT exams, including coronary angiography, thoracic and abdominal CT angiography, pulmonary CT angiography, and cardiovascular MR;
• The trainee will be expected to assist the section in weekly and monthly duties, including Tumor Board, M&M Conference, and resident and medical student instruction;
• Approximately 20 percent academic time may be given upon mutual agreement between the Program Director and the trainee for research projects that will be intended for presentation at national level conferences.

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.

Chest & Cardiovascular Imaging Faculty

Brad H. Thompson, MD Associate Professor Director, Chest & Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship Program
Archana T. Laroia, MD Clinical Assistant Professor Brian F. Mullan, MD Clinical Associate Professor	John D. Newell, MD Professor William Stanford, MD Professor Emeritus

Application Procedures

The following information must be submitted:
NOTE: Applicants must have completed a Radiology Residency program prior to completing an application for this interview.

• completed application form
  
  • you may download a printable pdf application form that can be mailed or faxed
  • if you cannot download the above 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 Brad H. Thompson, MD, at the address listed below.
    

Send all application materials to:

Brad H. Thompson , 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. PLEASE NOTE: We are not currently recruiting for this position..