Pediatric Neuroradiology Fellow

Emory University•Atlanta, GA

11h•Onsite

About The Position

Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) and Emory University offer a one-year non-ACGME accredited advanced fellowship in Pediatric Neuroradiology. The goal of the Pediatric Neuroradiology Fellowship program is to train fellows in all aspects of pediatric neuroradiology. Our faculty are board certified radiologists subspecialized in pediatric neuroradiology and are dedicated to excellence in clinical neuroradiology, education, and research. The pediatric neuroradiology fellowship provides extensive experience in all neuroimaging modalities, including CT, MRI, PET, SPECT, and advanced neuroimaging techniques, such as perfusion, DTI, MR spectroscopy, and fMRI. Our neuroradiologists lead multiple interdisciplinary conferences that the fellows can participate in. The fellowship can be tailored to provide candidates greater exposure in any areas of subspecialized interest they may have. Our fellows learn the art of targeted protocoling, keeping in mind sedation and contrast administration indications, use of radiation, and appropriateness of rapid and high-resolution MR imaging techniques. Our team of imaging technologists, physicists, medical imaging nurses, anesthesiologists, sedation specialists, and child-life experts are valuable partners in providing safe neuroimaging examinations of the highest quality. There are numerous opportunities and support for research projects and academic endeavors made possible by the close working relationship with neuroscientists throughout CHOA, Emory University, and the Georgia Institute of Technology. Fellows receive one half-day of academic time per week. An academic stipend is available to all fellows. Each fellow must complete at least one academic project during the course of their fellowship training and is expected to submit their work to scientific society meetings such as the American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology (ASPNR), American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR), and the Radiologic Society of North America (RSNA), among others. The pediatric neuroradiology fellow will be under the supervision of the pediatric neuroradiology faculty, receive hands on training, follow a formal educational curriculum, engage in academic activities, and have the opportunity to work independently. All diagnostic radiology reports produced by the fellow will be finalized by the supervising neuroradiology attending. The pediatric neuroradiology fellow’s progress will be evaluated on a regular basis by the Fellowship Program Director. The Professional Staff has overall responsibility for the quality of professional services provided to patients within Children’s through the normal channels of the Medical Executive Committee and Peer Review. The goal of the Pediatric Neuroradiology Fellowship Program is to graduate fellows with expertise in pediatric neuroradiology. The fellow will become familiar with special aspects of pediatric patient care, develop advanced skills as an educator, and participate in the section’s research projects.

Requirements

MD degree or equivalent
American Board of Radiology certified or eligible to be certified in Diagnostic Radiology
Completed or scheduled to complete fellowship training in Pediatric Radiology or Neuroradiology prior to July 1 of the fellowship year
Meet requirements for medical licensure in the state of Georgia

Responsibilities

Review, dictate, and provide preliminary interpretations of diagnostic imaging studies under the supervision of a Professional Staff member.
Perform those clinical duties consistent with the privileges held by the Professional Staff member responsible for the patient’s care to whom they are assigned.
Attend Children’s and Emory educational programs and meetings.
Maintain responsibility, within the scope of current professional competence, for the care of assigned patients.
Provide the patients with care at the generally recognized professional level of quality and efficiency established for CHOA
Abide by the policies and procedures of Children’s and the Rules and Regulations of the Professional Staff.
Abide by the ethical principles of their profession.
Participate in the quality management/improvement activities of Children’s
Mastering the appropriate application of imaging modalities for effective, safe, and efficient pediatric care
Understanding of CNS disorders of the pediatric brain, spine, head/neck, and fetus.
Development of core competencies specific to pediatric neuroradiology
Participation in pediatric neuroradiology research
Develop communication skills in the form of complete and succinct reports, consultation, presentations, and teaching in small and large group settings