Vascular & Interventional Radiology Fellowship
Section: Fellowship Opportunities
Vascular and Interventional Radiology Fellowship at the Georgetown University Hospital and Washington Hospital Center provides the unique opportunity for fellows to develop clinical skills and research interests under the tutelage of a large, experienced faculty in the preeminent hospitals in the Washington, D.C. area. The fellowship program successfully prepares the trainee for a leading role as an academic or private practice interventional radiologist.
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE
The objectives are to provide trainees with a comprehensive, closely supervised educational experience in vascular/interventional radiology, emphasizing the performance of vascular and nonvascular diagnostic and interventional procedures and integration of the procedure into clinical patient care.
PROGRAM DIRECTOR
Filip Banovac, MD, Assistant Professor and Chief, Vascular & Interventional Radiology and Clinical Director, Imaging Science & Information Systems Center (ISIS) and Director, Vascular & Interventional Radiology Fellowship Program
PROGRAM FACULTY
Georgetown University Hospital
- Emil I. Cohen, MD
- Thomas C. Chang, MD
- Michael F. McCullough, MD
- Karun V. Sharma, MD, PhD
- James B. Spies, MD, MPH
Washington Hospital Center
- David R. Buck, MD
- Keith M. Horton, MD
- Foluke Otitoju, MD
- Howard M. Richard, MD
CURRICULUM
Conference Schedule:
Georgetown University Hospital
- Interventional Radiology didactic lecture (weekly)
- Interventional Case Presentation (weekly)
- Morbidity and Mortality conference (monthly)
- Multi-disciplinary vascular conference (weekly)
- Journal Club (monthly)
Washington Hospital Center
- Interventional Radiology didactic lecture (weekly)
- Center for Vascular Care conference (weekly)
- Multi-disciplinary Vascular conference (weekly)
- Interventional Radiology Section meeting (weekly)
- Interventional Radiology QA conference (monthly)
Clinical Schedule:
Georgetown University Hospital
| Clinical Service | 24 weeks | ||
| Fluoro-guided vascular/nonvascular diagnosis and interventions | 3.5 days/week | ||
| CT guided interventions | 3 hours/week | ||
| Interventional Clinic | 0.5 days/week | ||
| Research | 0.5 days/week |
Washington Hospital Center
| Clinical Service | 21 weeks | ||
| Fluoro-guided vascular/nonvascular diagnosis and interventions | 16 weeks | ||
| Neurovascular interventions | 1 week | ||
| CT guided interventions | 1 week (or equivalent) | ||
| Consult Service | 1 week | ||
| Center for Vascular Care | 2 weeks (or equivalent) | ||
| 1 week | |||
| Noninvasive Vascular Imaging | 2 weeks | ||
| Research | 1 day every other week (or equivalent) |
SELECTION PROCESS
Interested candidates should complete and return an application form together with required supporting documents including:
- APDR Universal Application
- Three letters of recommendation, including that from your residency program director
- Copy of medical school Dean’s Letter
- USMLE transcript
- Certification of Medical School Graduation
- Passport sized photo
Selected candidates will be invited for tours and interviews with faculty at both sites. Interviews typically commence at 8:30 – 9:00 a.m. and conclude by 4:00 p.m. Georgetown University Hospital and the Washington Hospital Center are easily accessed by public transportation from Union Station (Amtrak) or Ronald Reagan National Airport.
FELLOWSHIP POSITIONS
Two fellowship positions are available each year
FURTHER INFORMATION
Please contact the Radiology Academic Coordinator
Silvia Villarroel
Department of Radiology
Georgetown University Hospital
3800 Reservoir Road, NW
C2201
Washington, DC 20007-2113
Phone: 202-444-3314
Fax: 202-444-1804