CHA Career Center
Lakewood, Colorado
Posted: 15-Nov-23
Location: Denver, Colorado
Type: Full Time
Salary: Open
Categories:
Internal Number: R3571
Body Imaging Fellowship at Denver Health
Denver Health is proud to offer a one-year comprehensive body imaging fellowship. We offer outstanding training with a wide range of clinical cases and imaging modalities in a supportive educational environment. All radiology attendings hold academic appointments at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (a separate, but affiliated institution) and are actively involved in teaching students, residents, and fellows.
We are accepting fellow applicants for:
Off cycle applications for the upcoming 2024- 2025 academic year
On cycle applications for the 2025-2026 academic year
Our mission is to provide an excellent educational experience for our fellows covering all aspects of body imaging. All radiology attendings are actively involved in a variety of educational activities. We offer the full spectrum of state-of-the-art imaging at our 7-story outpatient imaging facility and in our 550-bed main in-patient tower which includes a Level 1 trauma center. Both of these facilities are located on the main campus in the heart of downtown Denver. Graduating fellows will receive the necessary training and resources to excel in either academic or private practice settings following completion of the program.
The Organization
Denver Health is an integrated, efficient, academic safety net health care system and considered a model for the region and the nation. As Colorado’s primary safety net institution, Denver Health provides care to one third of Denver’s residents at our main campus located at the heart of downtown Denver and our network of community health centers and school-based health clinics. The most recent addition is our 7-story 293,000 square foot outpatient medical center opened in spring of 2021 on the same campus as our inpatient hospital with a total 555 adult, pediatric, and OB/GYN beds.
Denver Health is well known for its world-renowned Level 1 Trauma Center and has one of the highest survival rates in the country. The trauma center sees 18,000 patients annually, resulting in 2,700 admissions and many arrive as transfers from 60 regional hospitals for higher level care.
The scope of our medical services extends well beyond trauma care. We offer the full spectrum of medical services from primary to specialized oncologic care, which continue to grow with our new outpatient facility.
Modalities
As a body imaging fellow, you will receive in-depth training in all aspects of body imaging in MRI, CT, US, X-ray, and fluoroscopic exams.
MRI – The fellow will be trained in interpreting and protocoling a broad spectrum of body MRI, including the following: hepatobiliary (including Eovist and iron deposition protocols); pancreatic/MRCP; adrenal; renal; gastrointestinal (including MR enterography and rectal cancer); male genitourinary (including MR urography, prostate, and penile); obstetric/gynecologic (including endometriosis, endometrial cancer, cervical cancer, pelvic floor dysfunction, pregnancy); MR angiography; and cancer-syndrome whole body screening. For those interested, cardiac MRI training is also available.
CT – The fellow will be comprehensively trained in emergency, inpatient, and outpatient imaging, including vascular imaging and dual energy. For those interested, cardiac CT training is also available, predominately made up of coronary CTAs.
Ultrasound – The fellow will be trained in a wide variety of general body ultrasound, including liver elastography. The fellow will also receive training in first trimester obstetric, pediatric, and musculoskeletal ultrasound.
PET/CT – The fellow will interpret oncologic FDG PET studies, as well studies using novel radiotracers for prostate cancer (PSMA) and neuroendocrine tumors (DOTATATE).
Fluoroscopy – The fellow will perform and interpret standard gastrointestinal and genitourinary studies, including upper GIs, esophagrams, modified barium swallows, barium enemas, retrograde urethrograms, and hysterosalpingograms.
Image Guided Nonvascular Procedures - Interventional body procedures are offered as an optional part of fellowship training depending on fellow preference.
Education:
The fellow will participate with attendings in the following conferences:
Multidisciplinary Conferences
Tumor Board
Hepatobiliary
Pulmonary Nodule
Cardiac Imaging
Additional Conferences
Peer Learning Conference
Optional Conferences/Meetings
Relevant radiology resident noon conferences
CT Quality Improvement meeting
Rad Aid Conference
As integral members of the section, fellows participate in the supervision and education of radiology residents on service.
The fellowship offers the opportunity for additional scholarly opportunities with mentorship.
Position Details, Salary, and Benefits
Denver Health fellow salaries are highly competitive locally and nationally. Dedicated academic funds are available to assist with academic pursuits.
For the 1-year contract, Denver Health offers full benefits, including an attractive 401(a) Social Security replacement savings program, and an optional 457(b) retirement savings program. Full details are available online and from human resources.
Application Procedure
To apply, please email a CV and brief expression of interest to:
Elizabeth Dee, MD
Chief, Body Imaging
Diana Mares
Administrative Assistant
All successfully received CV/cover letters will result in an email confirmation. Interviews for the 2024-2025 fellowship, with the start date of July 1, 2024 will be scheduled as soon as possible. Interviews for the 2025-2026 fellowship year, with an intended start date of July 1, 2025 will begin January 8, 2024, with offer(s) extended after January 8th until the fellowship spot has been filled.
We will request references and/or letters of recommendation prior to the selection of a final candidate for each academic year.
Denver Health values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.
Minimum Requirements:
Education: Graduation from an accredited medical school and completed accredited radiology residency program. Equivalent training for those physicians who are not U.S. residency trained. New finishing residents generally are not expected to be board-certified but should be board-certified within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Office of Medical Administration. Experience: Requirements will be determined on a position-by-position basis.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of, and ability to, apply professional medical principles and techniques. Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment. Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care. Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications. Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills. Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems. Performs in a tactful and professional manner. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.
Certificate/License/Registration: Medical license to practice in State of Colorado. All physicians must be board-certified within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Office of Medical Administration. BLS/CPR. ACLS, PALS, or NRP as outlined in HR Principles and Practices #2-110 Appendix, maintaining licensures, certifications, and registrations. All certifications and licenses required for this job must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.
All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.
