Cardiac Imaging Fellowship 2009
The Cardiac Imaging fellowship is a two-year clinical/research training program in multimodality cardiac imaging, including cardiac CT, MRI, and PET. The fellow participates in a variety of cardiac imaging research projects as well as in the clinical activities of the cardiac imaging section in the Department of Imaging. At least 50% of the fellow's time is spent in research.
The clinical part of the fellowship provides an opportunity to gain level three competencies in cardiac CT, MRI, and PET with a minimum anticipated number of cases interpreted of over 300 for each modality during training. The program provides an established lecture curriculum that covers basic and clinical science pertaining to cardiac imaging, weekly meetings for review of current cases, and a weekly research meeting, oriented around the research projects of the fellows. Since the faculty of the program are jointly appointed in the Departments of Imaging and Medicine (Division of Cardiology), the fellow has the opportunity to be a part of the fellowship program of both departments, including participation in departmental academic and clinical meetings. All non-invasive cardiac imaging with the exception of echocardiography is performed and interpreted in one center by non-invasive imaging cardiologists.
The program is housed in the S. Mark Taper Foundation Imaging Center, a new, state-of the-art imaging facility. Specifically dedicated to cardiac imaging are a 1.5T MRI, a 3T MRI for large animal and clinical research, Dual Source 64 slice CT, 64 slice PET/CT, and the latest in gamma camera technology-including the D-SPECT from Spectrum-Dynamics. There is also research access to a fully equipped facility for micro PET, SPECT, CT, and MRI.
Eligible candidates should have completed or be currently enrolled in a GME approved cardiology or radiology program, and prior knowledge of cardiac anatomy and physiology is a prerequisite. Proven research interest and capability is highly desirable. Candidates must meet minimum eligibility standards for employment at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center (GME policy #036). Details can be obtained on the Cedars-Sinai website.
Prospective applicants should send a letter expressing their interest to:
Louise Thomson, MD
Program Director, Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
8700 Beverly Blvd, Taper Room 1258
Los Angeles, CA 90048
or email louise.thomson@cshs.org by December 31, 2008. Applicants will be required to provide the following documents prior to selection for an interview: a copy of medical school diploma or transcripts, 2 letters of recommendation, and a letter from current program director verifying prior training and satisfactory completion of current training. Graduates from non-USA/Canada medical schools must also provide an ECFMG certificate, a copy of USMLE scores, and California Medical License or "Applicant Status Letter".
