Department of Radiology
University of Alabama at Birmingham
619 S. 19th Street
Birmingham, AL 35233-6830
Total Skeletal Radiology Faculty: 6
Society of Skeletal Radiology Members: 5
International Skeletal Society Members (two members are pathologists): 2
Radiography, Computed Tomography (CT), Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI), Arthrography, Imaging-Guided Biopsy, Interventional, Musculoskeletal Sonography
Positions Offered: 2 in MSK match; 2 in new combined MSK/MRI fellowship program (not in match)
Duration: 12 months
Application Deadline: Contact Fellowship Coordinator
Other: We offer diverse and broad experience in musculoskeletal imaging and interventions. Our section is responsible for all musculoskeletal imaging, including CT, MR, Ultrasound and Radiography performed at UAB-affiliated hospitals.
The fellows are involved in all aspects of MSK imaging and primarily responsible for performing the MSK procedures. We also have a busy MSK ultrasound service. Training does include spine imaging and intervention.
As the only Level One Trauma and MSK Oncology referral Center in Alabama, we offer an extensive experience in traumatic musculoskeletal injuries, tumor imaging and intervention as well as sports and rheumatological imaging. Education is a mainstay of our fellowship program with a weekly morning musculoskeletal radiology conference in which faculty, fellows, and residents participate.
Ours Fellows participate in musculoskeletal backup call (home pager call) along with the entire musculoskeletal faculty. Our fellows also participate in weekend day call, usually one half day every six weeks. There are opportunities for research, electives and internal and external moonlighting in the area.
In addition to the base PGY-6 salary, you will received up to 40K compensation for reading MSK radiographs independently. The current rates for internal moonlighting are 250-300/hour.
Requirements – 3 or more years in ACGME-accredited residency or fellowship (eligibility for full licensure to practice medicine in the state of Alabama), US citizenship or Green card. Unfortunately, UAB does not provide visa sponsorship.