Program Overview

University of Cincinnati College of Medicine

The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine offers a one-year ACGME accredited fellowship in neuroradiology.

About the Program

The Neuroradiology fellowship program in the Department of Radiology at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center is designed to provide fellows with cutting-edge technology and superb case material. The large patient population allows fellows to gain experience in the full continuum of neuroradiologic examinations, procedures, and interpretations.

• Fellows share imaging and procedure responsibilities.
• The rotations include:
  • ENT (4 weeks)
  • Advanced imaging (4 weeks)
  • Pediatric neuroradiology (4 weeks at CCHMC)
  • Spine procedures (4 weeks)
  • Elective (4 weeks)
  • Interventional neuroradiology (3 weeks)
• There is flexibility in the schedule to tailor the fellows' interests.
• The fellows are allocated half a day of academic time per week on average.

Why Train at UC?

The Section of Neuroradiology has a high volume of patients with a large variety of neurological, neurosurgical, ophthalmologic, otorhinolaryngologic, and spinal and other pertinent disorders, which contribute to a well-rounded learning experience. UCMC's neurosciences are nationally recognized for their achievements in stroke intervention, neuro-oncology, skull base tumors, neurovascular therapy, functional neurosurgery, and epilepsy.

• Additional subspecialty trained experts in spine surgery, neuro-ophthalmology, and head and neck surgery provide a broad patient base.
• UCMC is a Level I trauma center with a nationally recognized emergency medicine program.
• All of these resources provide a large volume of invasive procedures, including neuroangiography, myelography, and interventional procedures, as well as noninvasive examinations such as MR, CT, and plain film radiography.

Program Goals

The goal of the program is to produce excellent neuroradiologists with a strong clinical background, based upon daily exposure to recognized leaders in the field, advanced technology, and a widely diverse patient population.

Program Offerings

The program offers trainees state-of-the-art equipment and facilities and access to:

• Internationally recognized Stroke program - a collaborative effort between Neuroradiology, Emergency Medicine, and Neurology.
• Cutting-edge technology and state-of-the-art equipment.
• Advanced imaging rotation with specific participation (spectroscopy, perfusion, and functional MRI/DTI) and review of CT angiography in the Advanced 3-D Imaging Laboratory.
• One of the most internationally acclaimed pediatric hospitals, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, which is also recognized for its Pediatric Neuroradiology program.
• Spine procedures rotation at UCMC, West Chester Hospital, and UC Gardner Neuroscience Institute.
• Large and diverse patient population.
• Strong didactic teaching program with multi-disciplinary exposure to Neurology, Neurosurgery, Ophthalmology, Otolaryngology, Pediatric Neuroradiology, Nuclear Radiology, and Neuro-oncology.
• Dedicated academic/research time and exposure to fundamentals of experimental design, performance, and interpretation of results with access to departmental statistician and access to research space and laboratory facilities.
• Multi-completely digital PACS system and voice recognition transcription system.
• Mentors provide guidance and career advice.
• Funding support for national meeting attendance.
• Access to the College of Medicine's Donald C. Harrison Health Sciences Library and online resources.

Faculty and Staff

• 11 neuroradiologists are on staff at the UC Medical Center.
• All faculty are fellowship-trained and hold academic positions in the Department of Radiology.
• Additional pediatric neuroradiologists are on staff at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center and provide instruction in pediatric neuroradiology.
• All faculty participate in didactic teaching and direct supervision of trainee performance.

Conferences and Meetings

• Multiple intradepartmental as well as numerous multidisciplinary conferences are given routinely.
• Neuroradiology fellows are expected to attend and participate in the majority of weekly neuroscience conferences.
• In addition, neuroradiology fellows supervise/conduct monthly conferences for the radiology residents.
• Regular multidisciplinary conferences include:
  • Neurocritical care conference
  • Neuro-oncology tumor board
  • Head and neck tumor board
  • Epilepsy surgery conference
  • Skull base conference
  • Headache conference
  • Stroke team meeting
• Pediatric neuroradiology conference is available through CCHMC.

Fellowship Positions

• Three fellowship positions are available each year.
• A separate one-year pediatric neuroradiology fellowship is also available through Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center.

Program Director and Coordinator

• The program is directed by Lily Wang, MBBS.
• The program coordinator is Annalee Cochran.