The primary educational method is direct participation in clinical work performed by our department in the focus areas of Pulmonary and Cardiac imaging. The trainee will be exposed to a volume and variety of cases to gain familiarity with the cardiac and thoracic diseases. The Cardiopulomary Imaging section benefits from strong collaboration with pulmonary, cardiothoracic surgery, surgical oncology, trauma surgery and cardiology with an opportunity to engage in various clinical teams, multi-disciplinary conferences and collaborative projects. The primary educational method is direct participation in clinical work performed by our department in the focus areas of Pulmonary and Cardiac imaging. The trainee will be exposed to a volume and variety of cases to gain familiarity with the cardiac and thoracic diseases. The Cardiopulmonary Imaging section benefits from strong collaboration with pulmonary, cardiothoracic surgery, surgical oncology, trauma surgery and cardiology with an opportunity to engage in various clinical teams, multi-disciplinary conferences and collaborative projects.

Pulmonary Imaging

Fellows will receive classical training in chest radiography and chest CT interpretation. University of Cincinnati is home to experts on interstitial lung disease, pulmonary hypertension and cancer therapy. These various realms of expertise are reflected in the diversity and volume of imaging exams. In addition, UC is home to a growing and robust lung cancer screening program.

Cardiac Imaging

University of Cincinnati has a collaborative Cardiac CT and MRI program shared between Radiology and Cardiology. The fellows will spend two days per week dedicated to cardiac imaging. Responsibilities include protocolling cardiac imaging studies, supervising image acquisition at the scanner, and exam post-processing prior to readout. By the end of training, fellows will be eligible to receive Level II certification in cardiovascular CT and MRI by participating in the required number of imaging exams.

Additional rotation options include two weeks rotation in advanced imaging (3-D) post-processing laboratory, interventional radiology and PET-CT.

Didactic components:

• Core curriculum lectures in cardiopulmonary imaging
• Weekly multidisciplinary conferences (Structural Heart, Pulmonary, Thoracic Tumor Board)
• Journal Review

Duties and Responsibilities

Fellows are entrusted with graduated responsibility throughout the year. Fellows rotate with staff members in covering the department during the workday and take occasional weekend call for chest, musculoskeletal and abdominal imaging (approximately 6 weekends per year). There is no required evening or overnight call, but moonlighting shifts are often available. Participation in some general diagnostic radiology work helps to maintain competence and gain experience. The fellows also participate in resident and medical student education.