x-ray image of musculoskeletal system of neck and upper spine

Musculoskeletal Radiology Fellowship

ACGME-Accredited Fellowship in Musculoskeletal Radiology at the University of Kentucky

Our department offers an intensive one-year program to qualified radiologists seeking subspecialty training in this area. One position is offered each year.  The program will include all aspects of clinical musculoskeletal care, including extensive training in:

  • Sports Medicine MRI

  • Nuclear Medicine Imaging

  • Musculoskeletal Ultrasound and Intervention

  • Musculoskeletal CT

 

Close Working Relationship with Other Specialties

At UK, the musculoskeletal division has a close working relationship with orthopedic surgery and sports medicine, orthopedic oncology, and rheumatology within the department of internal medicine.  There are dedicated monthly interdepartmental conferences with sports medicine, orthopedic oncology, and rheumatology as well as conferences with the radiology department where musculoskeletal imaging is stressed.

Justin Montgomery
Justin Montgomery, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Division Chief, MSK Radiology
Program Director, MSK Radiology Fellowship

Teaching and Research

Members of the section are actively involved in teaching programs at the medical student, resident, and postgraduate levels. We participate in national meetings, in particular the Society of Skeletal Radiology (SSR). There will be opportunities for research and teaching in musculoskeletal radiology, and musculoskeletal fellows will be encouraged and supported in the development of their academic interests.  Fellows are expected to participate with the faculty in the ongoing education of medical students and diagnostic radiology residents.  Noon conference lectures are given by the musculoskeletal fellow for the radiology residents.

Salary and Benefits

For information about our competitive salary and more, review the information here.

 

Lexington, Ky.

Lexington is a great place to live, work, and raise a family. It has the all the amenities of a large city but still manages to preserve that warm, small-town feel. There are sprawling horse farms, walking and biking trails and parks. The famous Kentucky Bourbon Trail is also worth exploring. Keeneland and the Kentucky Horse Park are must-see attractions. Downtown Lexington is home to a vibrant theatre district, high-end eateries and restaurants as well as the nationally famous Rupp Arena. For more information about Lexington,  explore VisitLEX: https://www.visitlex.com/

How to Apply

To apply, please submit the following materials to Justin Montgomery, MD, Musculoskeletal Imaging Fellowship Program Director, c/o Joey Stuckelman, Medical Education Specialist, at rad.fellowships@uky.edu.

  1. Current Curriculum Vitae
  2. Completed Universal Application for Fellowship
  3. Medical school transcript
  4. Medical school dean’s letter (MSPE)
  5. A letter of recommendation from the Program Director of your Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program
  6. . Two additional letters of recommendation
  7. Personal statement
  8. USMLE (and/or COMLEX) transcripts: Steps 1, 2CS, 2CK, and 3
  9. If applicable, ECFMG certificate

For additional information or questions, please feel free to contact:

Joey Stuckelman, MFA, C-TAGME

Medical Education Specialist
Email:  rad.fellowships@uky.edu