Cardiothoracic Fellowship

***AS OF AUGUST 1, 2022 WE WILL BEGIN ACCEPTING cardiothoracic FELLOWSHIP APPLICATIONS VIA E-MAIL or mail. PLEASE SEE INSTRUCTIONS BELOW ON HOW TO APPLY. ***

The Department of Radiology at University of California, San Diego is offering a 12-month fellowship in cardiothoracic radiology. This position provides comprehensive training in cardiothoracic imaging including chest radiography, chest CT, coronary CT, cardiac CT, chest MRI, cardiac MRI, and 4D Flow MRI. We are a high volume division with studies generated across multiple clinical sites including UC San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest (a designated Level I trauma center), Jacobs Medical Center, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, and Moores Cancer Center. UC San Diego boasts highly active cardiac and pulmonary transplant services and is among the world's largest referral center for chronic pulmonary thromboendarterectomy surgery.

Faculty is comprised of eight dedicated cardiothoracic radiologists pursuing interests in all aspects of thoracic imaging and cardiac imaging in close collaboration with cardiology colleagues. With dedicated academic time, fellows will be encouraged to participate in ongoing research, including interdisciplinary research in cardiac CT and MR. A large and varied patient population assures a wealth of clinical experience and exposure to a full spectrum of clinical pathology. Training includes daily interaction with the pulmonary, oncology, infectious disease, cardiology, and cardiothoracic surgery services. Additionally, fellows will have opportunities to participate in dedicated cardiothoracic radiology and interdisciplinary conferences including pulmonary tumor board, interstitial lung disease, adult congenital heart disease, CTEPH, advanced cardiac imaging, and lung transplant conferences.

Please click the link below, to learn more about the general aspects of the Graduate Medical Education space at UC San Diego:
UCSD GME Space

Applying to the Cardiothoracic Fellowship: 

We welcome all interested applicants to apply to the Cardiothoracic Fellowship program. At the time of matriculation to the fellowship, you are expected to have completed an accredited radiology residency, be ABR board certified/eligible, and have a valid California medical license.  

The dates for the 2023 Radiology Fellowship cycle for academic year 2024-25 appointments are: 

August 1, 2022:             Applications accepted  

November 7, 2022:        Interviews begin