Job Description

Description

The Department of Radiology and Medical Imaging at the University of Virginia seeks candidates for a tenure-ineligible Clinical Instructor position in the Cardiothoracic Imaging track for a July 1, 2027 start date.

  The Cardiothoracic Imaging Fellowship will include a balanced combination of cardiovascular and thoracic imaging. This includes interpretation of CT and MRI studies of the cardiovascular system, as well as hands-on experience in the acquisition of CT and MRI cardiac images for all indications, including stress testing and pediatric and adult congenital heart disease. Thoracic imaging will be configured to provide experience in conventional radiography, CT, and MRI of the chest, with focus in pulmonary, mediastinal, and pleural pathology. The opportunity to gain experience in thoracic image-guided procedures, under US and CT guidance is also available.   The Cardiothoracic Clinical Instructor will actively participate in multi-disciplinary conferences with Cardiology, Cardiovascular and Thoracic Surgery, Pulmonology, and Pathology; as well as in daily teaching activities through interactions with residents, medical students and clinical faculty. The Clinical Instructor will be encouraged to participate in research projects during the fellowship, with academic time granted to pursue these endeavors.   In addition, the Department provides final reads to our ED patients on a 24-7 basis with overnight coverage being provided by our fellows who elect to participate in the program. Overnight work can be performed from home, and includes subspecialty attending back-up as needed. This optional program bolsters income in a comfortable environment, while promoting the maintenance and further development of general radiology skills in preparation for boards and practice   To learn more about the program, please visit  . The UVA Medical Center ranks in the top 100 hospitals in the country according to US News and World Report, and is recognized as one of the "best benchmark hospitals." University of Virginia (UVA) Health is located in Charlottesville, a beautiful and highly desirable location of the Mid-Atlantic region, two hours' drive from Washington D.C., with the Blue Ridge Mountains to the west and the beaches of the Atlantic coast to the east. It is consistently rated as one of the best US cities to live in, based on cost of living, climate, and quality of life. Affiliation with the University of Virginia provides the opportunity for constant exposure to athletic, cultural, and social events. Qualifiations

Candidates must have an MD or equivalent and successfully completed a residency in diagnostic radiology at an ACGME accredited institution or successfully completed a diagnostic radiology residency accredited by the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada (RCPSC)

Application Instructions

As per the Society of Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments (SCARD), we cannot accept applications or offer an opportunity to interview with our program until  November 1, 2025 . A completed application and recommendation letters can be submitted before, but will not be reviewed until November 1.

Exceptions to the SCARD embargo include:

• Applicants whose spouse/domestic partner is also applying for a medical fellowship in the same year.
• Internal candidates
• Military candidates
• International candidates international candidates are defined as applicants from programs that are neither ACGME or RCPS programs (i.e. Canadian applicants are NOT excluded from the embargo.)

The position will remain open until filled.   To apply for this position, please go to  . For full consideration, applications must include a curriculum vitae, cover letter/personal statement, USMLE transcript that includes Step 1, 2, and 3 scores (or equivalent), and ECFMG (if applicable). Three current letters of recommendation are to be sent directly to the program coordinator. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment. A completed pre-employment health screen is required for this position prior to employment. For questions about the position, please contact Sandy Kerns, Fellowship Program Generalist, via email at  SK9EF@uvahealth.org University of Virginia

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