Department of
Radiology

Program Information

Abdominal Imaging Radiology Fellowship, 1 year program 

Abdominal Imaging Radiology Fellows in Training: 1 

Salary for Academic Year 2027-2028:  PG 6 - $75,808

Licensure - all residents apply for a West Virginia Medical License or Educational Training Permit as soon as possible after matching with the fellowship program. 

BCLS/ACLS - All fellows are required to be currently certified in both basic cardiac life support and advanced cardiac life support. Both courses are provided by WVU Hospitals. 

 Fellow Education  

The Abdominal Imaging Fellowship is in accordance with the latest recommendations from the ACGME and Society of Abdominal Radiology (SAR) with emphasize on a balance of diagnostic imaging and procedural experience. The fellow will attend department didactic conference and teaching sessions, as well as regular schedule interdepartmental conferences.

Program Aims

  1. To produce competent, independent abdominal radiologists capable of delivering high-quality diagnostic imaging and procedural care in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
  2. To ensure proficiency in interpreting a wide range of abdominal and pelvic imaging studies, including but not limited to oncologic imaging, hepatobiliary imaging, gastrointestinal imaging, genitourinary imaging, and emergency abdominal imaging.
  3. To train fellows in performing image-guided procedures such as biopsies, drainages, and aspirations under ultrasound, and CT guidance.
  4. To provide training in advanced imaging techniques in MRI and CT.
  5. To foster scholarly activity and research in abdominal imaging, including quality improvement (QI) and patient safety initiatives. Fellows are expected to complete at least one scholarly or QI project and contribute to resident and medical student education through lectures and case-based teaching.
  6. To prepare graduates for lifelong practice in abdominal imaging by providing a strong foundation of knowledge, procedural experience, and professional development aligned with the standards of the profession.

Fellow Schedule  

13 four-week blocks/year:

4 MRI, 3 CT, 3 ultrasound, 1 elective, 1.5 procedures/fluoroscopy

Fellows will also participate in clinical conferences and tumor boards. The degree of involvement during presentation and responsibility will gradually increase throughout the year. The following clinical conferences and tumor boards are covered:

  • GI Tumor Board, Thursday 
  • GYN Tumor Board, Thursday
  • GU Conference, Wednesday 
  • Pancreas, Wednesday
  • IBD, Tuesday Monthly

Call expectations. Moonlighting.

There are no overnight or weekend call responsibilities. Moonlighting opportunities are available, but not required and must be approved in the accordance with institutional policies.

Teaching and Academic Responsibilities

The fellow will play an active role in education by presenting at interdisciplinary conferences and several resident noon conferences throughout the year. The fellow is expected to actively participate in the education of junior residents, such as one-on-one teaching during rotations and leading small group case-based discussions. Additional opportunities are available for the fellow to teach medical students.

Research and Quality Improvement

The fellow is required to complete an academic project and a quality improvement (QI) project during the fellowship year. To support these endeavors, the fellow is allotted a half-day of protected academic time each week. The fellow should attend and participate in local conferences and at least one national meeting or subspecialty course while in training.