Breast Imaging Fellowship

This fellowship consist of 32 weeks of breast imaging and 6 weeks elective.

The hospital sees over 3000 new breast cancers per year and performs 76,000 breast imaging studies annually, including 2,900 radioactive I-125 seed localization (as well as wire localization), 1,300 stereotactic biopsies, 5,500 breast MRIs, 900 MR-guided biopsies, 24,500 breast sonograms and 2,600 sonographically-guided breast biopsies/aspirations. The fellow is actively involved in the interpretation of examinations, performance of procedures, and consultation with referring physicians.

This fellowship also provides extensive clinical experience in body CT and ultrasound. The fellow actively participates in the performance and interpretation of studies, as well as in consultations with clinical staff.

Our state-of-the-art equipment includes fourteen digital mammography units, fourteen 1.5-T and 3-T MRI scanners, a dedicated breast MR biopsy table, ten PET/CT scanners, two SPECT-CT scanners, twelve CT scanners (16- and 64-slice and dual-energy), and twelve ultrasound units. Fellows attend and participate in various multidisciplinary clinical conferences. They are also required to participate with the faculty in clinical research projects.

On-call responsibilities at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center are shared by radiology residents, fellows (in parallel), and an overnight faculty radiologist.

Deadline

Applications will be accepted for the upcoming fellowship match starting August 1, 2023 and interviews will be finished by March 31, 2024 as per the SCARD guidelines. All applications should be submitted by January 8, 2024 via the embark link below.

Application

Download universal application form.

Length of Program

One Year

Eligibility

US applicants must be board-eligible or board-certified in radiology, as well as have a License to Practice Medicine in New York State before the start of the fellowship. Foreign applicants must obtain ECFMG certification, a clinical visa, and a Limited Permit or a full License to Practice Medicine in New York State prior to the fellowship. MSKCC sponsors H-1B and E-3 visas for this program.

Number of Positions

Six

How to Apply

The match is sponsored by the Society of Breast Imaging and it will be managed by the National Resident Matching Program. In order to become a fellow with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, you must register with the Radiology Match, of which Breast Imaging is a part.

To apply for a fellowship position, please use the link to our online application portal below. You can directly upload SBI universal application. We will then contact you about arranging an interview.

https://mskcc.embark.com/apply/radiology1

Following the Match, if fellowship positions remain open applicants may apply directly by submitting applications via email to Jacqueline Kurdziel.