Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Imaging

1. Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Radiology Residency.
2. Eligibility for or certification by the American Board of Radiology.
3. Hold or be eligible for a permanent medical licence in Connecticut.
4. Provide evidence of valid United States work authorisation.
5. Applicants must already be authorised to work in the United States.
6. The programme does not sponsor applicants requiring a work visa.

The Musculoskeletal Imaging Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine, Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, provides one year of advanced clinical training in musculoskeletal and orthopaedic imaging. The programme offers comprehensive exposure to X-ray, Computed Tomography and Magnetic Resonance Imaging for diagnosing musculoskeletal conditions, including trauma, orthopaedic oncology, sports injuries, rheumatological diseases, infections and paediatric conditions. Fellows also gain practical experience in diagnostic and therapeutic ultrasound, joint injections, arthrography, joint aspirations and image-guided bone and soft-tissue biopsies. Clinical training is supported by experienced musculoskeletal radiologists and multidisciplinary collaboration with orthopaedics, rheumatology and oncology specialists. Academic activities include weekly sports medicine and orthopaedic oncology conferences, orthopaedic grand rounds, multiple myeloma conferences, journal clubs and specialised imaging lectures. Research opportunities are also available in sports injuries, joint imaging, orthopaedic trauma and interventional procedures.

1. Applications for the 2028–2029 academic year are accepted from 1 September 2026 through 6 January 2027.
2. Apply through the Yale Radiology Fellowship Applicant Portal.
3. Submit the completed Society of Skeletal Radiology Fellowship Application.
4. Upload the curriculum vitae and one-page personal statement.
5. Submit medical school transcripts or the Dean's Letter.
6. Provide three signed recommendation letters on official institutional letterhead.
7. Include one recommendation letter from the residency programme director.
8. Submit United States Medical Licensing Examination Steps One, Two and Three score reports.
9. Provide the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certificate, if applicable.
10. Shortlisted applicants are contacted by email for virtual interviews.
11. Interviews are conducted between 11 January and 31 March 2027.
12. Final selection is conducted through the National Resident Matching Program.