Fellowship in Neuroradiology

1. Applicants must hold a medical degree (Doctor of Medicine or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine).
2. Applicants must have completed an accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency before starting the fellowship.
3. Applicants must be eligible for American Board of Radiology (ABR) certification or already be board-certified.
4. Applicants must be eligible for a California medical license at the time of starting the fellowship.
5. International medical graduates must carefully review California medical licensing requirements, particularly if their training was not completed in an approved Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) program.
6. Applicants requiring an H-1B visa are not eligible, as the institution does not provide H-1B visa sponsorship for trainees.

The Neuroradiology Fellowship is offered by the University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) School of Medicine in La Jolla, California. UC San Diego is a public research university known for medical education, clinical care, and scientific research. Its School of Medicine provides advanced postgraduate training in diagnostic imaging and related specialties. This one-year fellowship provides comprehensive training in interpreting diagnostic images of the brain, spine, head, and neck, with additional exposure to pediatric neuroradiology and neurointerventional procedures. Fellows gain hands-on experience with computed tomography, magnetic resonance imaging, neuroangiography, spinal interventions, and advanced imaging techniques at UC San Diego Medical Center, Jacobs Medical Center, and the VA San Diego Healthcare System. The program also includes research opportunities, teaching, and multidisciplinary conferences to develop advanced clinical and academic skills.

1. Register as a candidate with the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
2. Submit the fellowship application through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS).
3. Ensure the application is complete and submitted before the applicable NRMP deadline.
4. The program reviews the application and forwards it to the Neuroradiology Fellowship Program Director, James Chen, MD.
5. Selected applicants are contacted regarding an interview.
6. Participate in the interview process if invited.
7. Participate in the NRMP Fellowship Match and complete California medical licensing and institutional credentialing requirements before starting the fellowship.