Abdominal Imaging Fellowship 2028-2029

Emory • Atlanta, GA

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About The Position

Emory University School of Medicine’s Department of Radiology and Imaging Sciences offers a full-time, one-year Abdominal Imaging Fellowship. The role combines supervised and independent patient evaluation and management, progressively complex imaging interpretation, and formal educational activities. Fellows provide care appropriate to their level of advancement and competence under the general supervision of appropriately privileged attending teaching staff.

Fellows interpret CT, MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopic, and plain-film examinations of the abdomen and pelvis across a broad range of indications and subspecialties. They participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards, share evening and weekend call, and may use dedicated elective time to develop expertise in abdominal imaging or other areas of the radiology department, including procedural experience with Interventional Radiology. Fellows receive graduated levels of independence and may, based on performance, gain experience final-signing reports.

The position includes patient care, educational and teaching activities, participation in institutional committees and programs, and duties performed in accordance with institutional and program policies. Coverage responsibilities and duty hours may vary slightly among Emory University Hospital, Emory University Hospital Midtown, Emory St. Joseph’s Hospital, and Grady Memorial Hospital.

Requirements

• Complete, or be scheduled to complete before July 1 of the fellowship year, a diagnostic radiology residency accredited in the United States or Canada.
• Hold an MD degree or equivalent.
• Meet the requirements for medical licensure in the state of Georgia.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate, appropriate, safe, and effective patient care under the supervision of attending teaching staff.
• Interpret CT, MRI, ultrasound, fluoroscopic, and plain-film examinations of the abdomen and pelvis, including general, urologic, gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pancreatic, adrenal, splenic, pelvic, and other specialized examinations.
• Gain experience with CT colonography, MR PET, and other highly specialized abdominal imaging procedures.
• Prepare for and participate in multidisciplinary tumor boards, including hepatobiliary, inflammatory bowel disease, genitourinary, gastrointestinal, general oncology, and gynecologic oncology conferences.
• Share nightly beeper call from home and weekend call responsibilities with the other fellows.
• During weekend call, interpret overnight Grady Health cases with preliminary readings by overnight residents, as well as abdominal cases performed during the day; provide beeper coverage from home from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m. the next morning.
• Use dedicated elective time to pursue in-depth abdominal imaging experience or experience in other areas of the radiology department, potentially including procedural experience with the Interventional Radiology division.
• Participate in the investigation and evaluation of patient-care practices and the appraisal and assimilation of scientific evidence to improve care.
• Participate in training-program educational activities and, as appropriate, teach and supervise residents and students.
• Participate in institutional orientation and educational programs, activities involving clinical staff, and assigned or invited institutional committees and councils.
• Carry out professional duties in accordance with institutional, program, and departmental policies and applicable state licensure requirements.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree