Cardiothoracic Imaging
DIRECTOR: Arthur E. Stillman, MD, PhD, FAHA, FACR, FSCBTMR, William and Kay Casarella Professor of Radiology and Medicine, Director, Division of Cardiothoracic Imaging
PROGRAM: A one-year fellowship is being offered by the Emory University School of Medicine specializing in cardiothoracic imaging. Radiologists will have the opportunity to gain experience in chest radiology as well as cardiac MRI and CT. Cardiologists concentrate on Cardiac MRI, Cardiac CT, Cardiac PET and SPECT. Training is enhanced through active participation in research projects. Multi-modality correlation is encouraged. Cardiac MR, CT, SPECT, PET and echocardiography cases may all be viewed in the same reading area which enriches the fellows' experience. The program strives to prepare individuals for an academic or specialized private practice career.
PATIENT POPULATION: A broad spectrum of pulmonary diseases contribute to training at Emory. These include infectious diseases, lung transplantation, and oncology. The Cardiac Imaging Center has taken the initiative to contribute to the Emory Healthcare effort to strive toward predictive medicine and reduce the practice of reactive medicine by offering a comprehensive screening for cardiovascular risk factors. Imaging is routinely used for evaluating chest pain including SPECT, PET, CT and MRI.
FACULTY: This fellowship provides the opportunity to interact with the established specialists of the Emory Cardiothoracic Imaging Division. There are 7 radiologists, 4 cardiologists and 1 nuclear medicine physician specializing in various aspects of cardiothoracic imaging.
FACILITIES: The fellowship includes experience at Emory University Hospital, the Emory Clinic, Emory University Hospital Midtown and Grady Memorial Hospital. Imaging facilities include Siemens Avanto 1.5T, Philips 1.5T Intera, and Siemens 3T Trio MR scanners, Siemens Biograph 40/64 PET/CT, GE multipinhole CZT Solid state camera (UFC 530), a GE and Philips gamma camera with Gd source for attenuation correction, Siemens Sensation 64 MDCT, GE Lightspeed VCT 64-slice MDCT, and Siemens Definition and Definition Flash Dual Source CT scanners.
CARDIAC MRI: Fellows will receive training in cardiac MRI including stress perfusion CMR. Hands-on training at the scanner is part of the fellowship.
CARDIAC CT: Several 64-slice and 128-slice MDCT scanners are available. These capture data twice as fast as standard 64-slice MDCT, delivering motion-free cardiac images. It also provides the option of performing dual energy CT.
CARDIAC PET/CT: Emory University has two PET/CT scanners dedicated to cardiac imaging. The Siemens Biograph scanner operates in 3D mode, provides high sensitivity, and allows quantification of coronary flow reserve. Fellows will also be trained in myocardial viability imaging with FDG.
CARDIAC SPECT: In addition to the clinical Philips gamma camera, we also have a DIGIRAD - CsI multicrystal camera for performing first pass study to evaluate LVEF. This state-of-the-art technology is revolutionizing the field of nuclear cardiology. Emory University was the core lab of a multicenter trial that brought this device to clinical practice.
APPLICATION FORMS: Click here to view and print the form.
Applications are being accepted to be considered for positions.
Please be advised that you must be eligible for a full Georgia Medical License in order to qualify for this Fellowship. Please see the website for additional details.
Please send application with cover letter and CV to:
Tina Dawson
Cardiothoracic Imaging Fellowship Program
The Emory Clinic
Department of Radiology & Imaging Sciences
1365-A Clifton Road NE, Suite AT-627
Atlanta, GA 30322
phone: (404)-778-1376
fax: (404) 778-3080
tina.dawson@emoryhealthcare.org
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