Fellows work closely with the neuroradiology attendings in the reading room for the protocolling, monitoring and interpretation of neuroimaging studies, with dedicated one-on-one teaching and direct supervision. The fellowship provides extensive experience in routine and advanced CT and MRI techniques in the evaluation of pediatric brain, spine, and head and neck pathologies. The clinical experience is well-balanced between outpatient, inpatient, critical care and emergency room studies. All attendings have focused areas of clinical and research interests, and the fellows have ample opportunities to interact and learn from them. There is hands-on experience provided for advanced imaging techniques including fMRI, DSC/DCE/ASL perfusion, DTI and fiber tracking, and MR spectroscopy. The department also performs brain PET, SPECT, transcranial Doppler and cranial ultrasound, and a tailored experience in these modalities is available if desired. Fetal MRI is performed by specialized fetal imagers and neuroangiography is performed by interventional neuroradiologists, and dedicated exposure to both these services is available to interested candidates.
The fellows also work closely with clinicians from various disciplines, and participate in weekly and monthly multidisciplinary conferences including brain tumor board, epilepsy, neurology, neurovascular, neuro-metabolic, head and neck, temporal bone, and child abuse conferences.
The fellows work approximately 3-4 evening shifts a month, and several daytime weekend shifts over the year. There are no overnight call responsibilities.