Pediatric Radiology Fellowship
The Program Consists of Several Rotations:
- 12 weeks of Fluoroscopy, plain films (with NICU and PICU concentration) and Nuclear Medicine –- Concentration on Pulmonary and GI disease
- 13 weeks Ultrasound and plain films -– Concentration on GI and GU disease and Orthopedics
- 14 weeks CT/MRI (including Neuroradiology and Orthopedics with some Cardiac MRI) –- Concentration on Neuroradiology and Orthopedics
- 2 weeks Interventional Radiology / Angiography
- 3 weeks Fetal Treatment Center –- Fetal Maternal Medicine
- 4 weeks Pediatric Hematology Oncology Rotation at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital
- 1 week conference or research time
Fellows will also have a 40 lecture curriculum that is separate from the UTHSC – Methodist Radiology resident curriculum. They can attend both groups of lectures.
Applicants
In order to be considered for the program, applicants must meet the following criteria:
- Must be able to provide proof of completion of a LCME – approved U.S. or Canadian Medical School, or AOA accredited Osteopathic Medical School.
- Satisfactory completion of a diagnostic radiology residency program accredited by the ACGME or the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
- Must be able to provide proof of passing USMLE steps 1, 2, 3 to the program director and GME office.
Selection Criteria
Application information includes the following criteria:
- Application Form
- CV
- Medical school transcripts
- List of publications, if any
- USMLE Scores (steps 1-3)
- ECFMG certificate, (if International Medical Graduate)
- 3 letters of recommendation
- Personal statement about interest in Pediatric Radiology (1 page)
- Photo
Applications for the academic year beginning July 1 will be accepted September-February.
Interviews
Interviews are by invitation. Selected applicants will be contacted with potential interview dates.
IMG Requirements
International Medical Graduates:
- Must a have valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate and should have satisfactorily completed a diagnostic radiology residency position in an ACGME accredited or Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada.
- Must be able to provide proof of passing USMLE steps 1, 2, 3 to the program director and GME office.
Visa status for International Medical Graduates must fall within the following categories:
- Eligible to seek J-1 visa
- Permanent resident or Alien status (i.e., “Green Card”)
In accordance with University of Tennessee Graduate Medical Education guidelines, this program does not sponsor fellows for “H” type visas.
Faculty
- Harris L. Cohen, MD - Program Director and Chief
- Thomas Boulden, MD - Associate Program Director; Professor
- Chandra Smothers, MD - Assistant Professor
- George Young, MD - Assistant Professor
- H. Lynn Magill, MD - Professor
- Robert Gold, MD - Professor, Vascular Imaging
- Giancarlo Mari, MD - Professor, Obstetrics
- Robert Kaufman, MD - Professor; St. Jude
- Stephen Miller, MD - Assistant Professor; St. Jude
- Mildred Willis - Radiology Technologist
- Shawn Holliday - Radiology Technologist
- Thaddeus Wilson, PhD - Associate Professor; Physics, Radiation Safety
Why Memphis?
Memphis... Home of the Blues... Birthplace of Rock 'n Roll... Barbecue Pork Capital
of the World. Nestled on the banks of the Mississippi River, Memphis is a:
- Sports town (Grizzlies, Tigers, Redbirds, FedEx St. Jude Invitational, and Memphis 901 FC)
- Foodie town (Tastin' 'Round Town, Barbecue Festivals, Bucket Lists Eats)
- Outdoor town (Shelby Farms, Memphis Zoo, Big River Crossing)
- Music town (Elvis Presley's Graceland, Stax Records, Blues Hall of Fame)
- Art town (Go South Main, Broad Avenue Arts District, River Arts Fest)
Memphis is also the healthcare hub of the Mid-South. UTHSC faculty, residents, fellows, and staff can be found at:
- two phenomenal children hospitals (Le Bonheur Children's Hospital and St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital)
- one of the busiest trauma centers in the country (Regional One Health)
- a top-ten ranked cardiac surgery hospital (Baptist Memorial Hospital)
- a hospital with a state-of-the-art transplant institute (Methodist University Hospital)
- a hospital that serves almost 200,000 veterans a year from 53 different counties in the area (Memphis VA Medical Center)
There's no better time than now to choose Memphis!