The UCSF Postdoctoral Fellowship Training Program in Diagnostic Neuroradiology is ACGME accredited and designed to provide two years of postgraduate training for board certified radiologists interested in pursuing an academic career in neuroradiology. Individuals spend two years to acquire competence in clinical aspects of neuroradiology, to complete meaningful research projects and to fulfill senior membership requirements for the American Society of Neuroradiology.

During their fellowship, neuroradiology fellows spend at least two months per year on the diagnostic / interventional angiography service at UCSF, participating in approximately 100 cases per year. In addition, fellows perform all spine interventional procedures including transforaminal nerve blocks, epidural blood patches, biopsies, discography, spine injection, as well as CT and MRI studies with close attending physician supervision. Close interaction with the Departments of Neurosurgery, Neurology, Otolaryngology, Pediatrics, Vascular Surgery, Neuropathology and Orthopedics provides a unique experience and an educational foundation in allied sciences.

2010 Neuroradiology Fellowship

Thank you for your interest in applying to the UCSF neuroradiology fellowship program. We are participating in the neuroradiology fellowship match administered by the National Residency Match Program (NRMP). All applicants for 2011 must register with NRMP between March 4, 2010 and June 9, 2010. In addition, all applicants must complete the application process by March 1, 2010. We will be concluding our interviews by May 15, 2010, and match day is June 23, 2010. The Rank order list opens on May 12, 2010 and closes on June 9, 2010. To register for the match, please contact the NRMP office at (202) 862-6077 or at http://www.nrmp.org and request application materials for the match by early January, 2010.

We will not accept any external candidates outside the match. In the rare occasion of open fellowship positions, we will list them here and post applications.

Interventional Neuroradiology:
Open Fellowship postions for 2008: None
Open Fellowship positions for 2009: TBD
Open Fellowship positions for 2010: TBD

Those wishing to apply to a diagnostic neuroradiology fellowship and interventional neuroradiology fellowship at the same institution are excused from the match and are encouraged to apply directly to both. Please visit NIR Fellowship webpage for application information. Those pursuing a diagnostic year at a different institution from the interventional year(s) must match for the diagnostic year.

A complete application consists of the following:

• A completed Universal APDR Application Form (doc or pdf)
• A personal statement
• A copy of your curriculum vitae
• 3 letters of reference
• USMLE Test Scores 1, 2, and 3

Application by Interviews Dates & Deadlines:

• NRMP Registration Begins: March 4, 2010 (12PM ET)
• Inteviews Begin: February 15, 2010
• Match Begins:  March 3, 2010 (12PM ET)
• Rank Order Entry List Opens: May 12, 2010 (12PM ET)
• Interviews End: May 15, 2010
• Program Quota Change/Withdrawal Deadline:  May 26, 2010  (11:59PM ET)
• Rank Order List Certification Deadline:  June 9, 2010 (9PM ET)
• Match Day: June 23, 2010 (12 Noon ET)
• Letters of Appointment Sent: June 24, 2010

Only completed applications will be reviewed for interview consideration. We strongly recommend that you have your file completed and received by us by March 1, 2010. Please provide us with contact information including home phone number, pager number, and e-mail address so that we may contact you if we would like to invite you to UCSF for an interview. E-mail is our preferred method for updating you as to the status of your application. We will send you an e-mail message confirming that your application is complete. Upon acceptance into fellowship, we strongly recommend successful applicants to join the ASNR, an organization aimed to network physicians in the Neuroradiology field. In addition, we advise the fellows to read the Fellows' Manual before starting their fellowship.

Requirements for UCSF Fellowship Employment

Proof of U.S. citizenship and/or eligibility for U.S. employment upon hire will be required in conformance with regulations established pursuant to the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986. Foreign medical graduates must agree to obtain a UCSF-sponsored ECFMG-J1 visa, which is the only type of visa available for UCSF clinical trainees (fellows); no other types of visa will be allowed.
Foreign medical graduates can obtain more information regarding UCSF's policies and requirements at the following link: http://www.medschool.ucsf.edu/gme/prospective/foreign/

Possession of Radiology Board Certification and a California Medical License is required PRIOR TO APPOINTMENT. Applications for licensure should be made to the Medical Board in November prior to the year you will begin your appointment. For information and/or application please contact:

Medical Board of California
1426 Howe Avenue
Suite #54
Sacramento, CA 95825
(916) 263-2382
e-mail: webmaster@medbed.ca.gov
Web site: http://www.medbd.ca.gov

Affirmation Action

The University of California San Francisco is an affirmative action, equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable laws and regulations.

Thank you for your interest in our program.

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