Cardiothoracic Imaging Fellowship
The fellowship in cardiothoracic imaging is designed for radiologists interested in furthering their knowledge of pulmonary and cardiac radiology. The fellow, under the supervision of faculty, will be guided in obtaining expertise in all aspects of clinical thoracic imaging including MRI (cardiovascular MRI and MRA), coronary CT angiography, chest CT, high-resolution CT and biopsy techniques.
The fellow will gain experience in a diverse array of different cardiac MRI indications including congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathies, viability MRI and valvular disease amongst others. By the end of the year, the fellow will have had enough experience in coronary CT angiography to meet the qualifications for certification from any society. The clinical cardiac experience will be complemented by weekly and monthly cardiac imaging conferences led by experts in the field.
The pulmonary radiology experience is also very diverse with a wide spectrum of both inpatient and outpatient referrals. UCSF has a very active interstitial lung disease clinic treating a wide range of both common and rare diffuse lung diseases. The fellow is encouraged to participate in the weekly interstitial lung disease multi-disciplinary conference with pulmonary medicine, radiology and pathology. There is also a very active inpatient clinical pulmonary medicine service that has a very close relationship with radiology and participates in weekly pulmonary consult radiology teaching sessions.
The fellow will also be responsible for teaching residents and conducting conferences in association with the clinical responsibilities and will be encouraged to participate in clinical and basic research projects. Overall, the chest imaging fellowship at UCSF provides a comprehensive and diverse combined cardiac and pulmonary experience which will prepare the fellow with the knowledge and experience to practice thoracic imaging in any clinical setting.
Cardiac CT/MR
All cardiac CT/MR is read by our department
We read all cardiac CT/MR exams in adults and children
- No split with cardiology
Broad array of cardiac imaging studies
- Coronary CTA including FFR
- Adult CMR
- Structural
- Congenital
- Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy Center of Excellence
- Heart failure
- Electrophysiology applications
- Pediatric CT/CMR
- Large congenital cardiac surgery program
- Valve service including TAVR/TMVR/TPVR
- Pre-ablation imaging
Biopsies
Our department does all CT guided lung biopsies
- Excellent opportunity to learn procedural skills including CT FNA, core biopsy, and fiducial placement
- By the end of fellowship will be confident independent proceduralist, having done 50+
- Marketable skill for both academics and private practice
Work Locations
Cardiothoracic Imaging Fellows will work at all of the following sites:
- UCSF Parnassus – academic medical center
- UCSF Mission Bay – pediatric/cancer/women’s academic medical center
- San Francisco VA – strong lung cancer screening program
- Zuckerberg San Francisco General – level 1 trauma center
