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Breast Radiology Fellowship

The UK College of Medicine Department of Radiology is proud to offer a fellowship in breast imaging. This non-ACGME accredited fellowship is a one-year program and offers one fellowship spot per year.

Breast Imaging Center

The University of Kentucky Department of Radiology provides breast radiology services at the Markey Comprehensive Breast Care Center (CBCC) located on the Chandler Medical Center campus. The Comprehensive Breast Care Center is a designated Breast Imaging Center of Excellence (BICOE) by the American College of Radiology, accredited in mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, and stereotactic breast biopsy. It is the first health care provider in Kentucky, and one of the first in the United States, to offer tomosynthesis. This leading-edge technology is the next level in breast imaging and has revolutionized how breast cancer is detected.

Training Program

The ultimate goal of the breast radiology fellowship program is to fully prepare fellow graduates to assume the role of lead interpreting physician in any breast imaging facility. Training includes all aspects of breast imaging including screening and diagnostic mammography with tomosynthesis, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, and interventional procedures, including percutaneous procedures (stereotactic, ultrasound and MRI-guided core biopsies, vacuum assisted biopsies, cyst aspirations, fine needle aspirations, and needle localizations). Fellows also have the opportunity to spend elective time in breast surgery, medical oncology, radiation therapy, and breast pathology.

Research and Teaching

The breast radiology fellow plays an important role in the multidisciplinary approach to breast care and actively participate in multidisciplinary conferences, resident and medical student teaching, as well as clinical research and quality improvement. In support of these pursuits, fellows are provided with faculty mentorship, instruction in research design/analytic methods, and one-half day of dedicated academic time per week, on average. Fellows are also provided with the opportunity to attend a national scientific meeting (fully funded) and are expected to submit at least one journal manuscript during the fellowship year.

Dr. Aurela Clark
Aurela Clark, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiology
Director, Breast Imaging Fellowship
Faculty, Breast Imaging Division

Specific Learning Objectives

  1. Obtain subspecialty expertise in the protocoling and interpretation of all aspects of breast imaging including screening and diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound, breast MRI, tomosynthesis and interventional procedures, including percutaneous procedures (stereotactic, ultrasound and MRI-guided core biopsies, vacuum assisted biopsies, cyst aspirations, fine needle aspirations, and needle localizations).
  2. Learn the epidemiology, diagnosis, pathology and treatment of breast cancer.
  3. Communicate effectively with patients, including how to recommend biopsy, how to explain a cancer diagnosis, and how to develop sensitivity to patients’ emotional needs.

4. Interact proficiently with surgeons, pathologists, medical oncologists and radiation oncologists in providing multidisciplinary care.

5.  Be familiar with federal accreditation and regulatory roles in breast imaging including peer review standards and quality control measures.

6.  Be involved in all aspects of the Department’s academic and research activities, including the teaching of medical students and residents and participation in scholarly/research/quality improvement projects.

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 Aurela Clark , MD, Breast 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, please feel free to contact:

 

Joey Stuckelman, MFA, C-TAGME

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