Pediatric Neuroradiology Fellow

Pediatric Neuroradiology Fellowship

Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) and Emory University offer a one-year non-ACGME accredited advanced fellowship in Pediatric Neuroradiology.

Minimum Qualifications

• MD degree or equivalent
• American Board of Radiology certified or eligible to be certified in Diagnostic Radiology
• Completed or scheduled to complete fellowship training in Pediatric Radiology or Neuroradiology prior to July 1 of the fellowship year
• Meet requirements for medical licensure in the state of Georgia

Educational Program

The goal of the Pediatric Neuroradiology Fellowship program is to train fellows in all aspects of pediatric neuroradiology. Our faculty are board certified radiologists subspecialized in pediatric neuroradiology and are dedicated to excellence in clinical neuroradiology, education, and research. The pediatric neuroradiology fellowship provides extensive experience in all neuroimaging modalities, including CT, MRI, PET, SPECT, and advanced neuroimaging techniques, such as perfusion, DTI, MR spectroscopy, and fMRI. Our neuroradiologists lead multiple interdisciplinary conferences that the fellows can participate in. The fellowship can be tailored to provide candidates greater exposure in any areas of subspecialized interest they may have. Our fellows learn the art of targeted protocoling, keeping in mind sedation and contrast administration indications, use of radiation, and appropriateness of rapid and high-resolution MR imaging techniques. Our team of imaging technologists, physicists, medical imaging nurses, anesthesiologists, sedation specialists, and child-life experts are valuable partners in providing safe neuroimaging examinations of the highest quality. There are numerous opportunities and support for research projects and academic endeavors made possible by the close working relationship with neuroscientists throughout CHOA, Emory University, and the Georgia Institute of Technology.

Fellows receive one half-day of academic time per week. An academic stipend is available to all fellows. Each fellow must complete at least one academic project during the course of their fellowship training and is expected to submit their work to scientific society meetings such as the American Society of Pediatric Neuroradiology (ASPNR), American Society of Neuroradiology (ASNR), and the Radiologic Society of North America (RSNA), among others.

Supervision

• The pediatric neuroradiology fellow will be under the supervision of the pediatric neuroradiology faculty, receive hands on training, follow a formal educational curriculum, engage in academic activities, and have the opportunity to work independently. All diagnostic radiology reports produced by the fellow will be finalized by the supervising neuroradiology attending.
• The pediatric neuroradiology fellow's progress will be evaluated on a regular basis by the Fellowship Program Director.
• The Professional Staff has overall responsibility for the quality of professional services provided to patients within Children's through the normal channels of the Medical Executive Committee and Peer Review.

Scope of Practice

• The fellow is authorized to provide patient care under the supervision of an Active Member of Children's Professional Staff.
• The fellow is allowed to:
  • Review, dictate, and provide preliminary interpretations of diagnostic imaging studies under the supervision of a Professional Staff member.
  • Perform those clinical duties consistent with the privileges held by the Professional Staff member responsible for the patient's care to whom they are assigned.
  • Attend Children's and Emory educational programs and meetings.
• The fellow has the following responsibilities:
  • Maintain responsibility, within the scope of current professional competence, for the care of assigned patients.
  • Provide the patients with care at the generally recognized professional level of quality and efficiency established for CHOA
  • Abide by the policies and procedures of Children's and the Rules and Regulations of the Professional Staff.
  • Abide by the ethical principles of their profession.
  • Participate in the quality management/improvement activities of Children's

Competency Based Goals and Objectives:

Goals: The goal of the Pediatric Neuroradiology Fellowship Program is to graduate fellows with expertise in pediatric neuroradiology. The fellow will become familiar with special aspects of pediatric patient care, develop advanced skills as an educator, and participate in the section's research projects.

Objectives:

• Imaging Strategies: Mastering the appropriate application of imaging modalities for effective, safe, and efficient pediatric care
• Knowledge base: Understanding of CNS disorders of the pediatric brain, spine, head/neck, and fetus.
• Core Competencies: Development of core competencies specific to pediatric neuroradiology
• Research: Participation in pediatric neuroradiology research
• Communication: Develop communication skills in the form of complete and succinct reports, consultation, presentations, and teaching in small and large group settings

Additional Details

Employment will be in the Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute. The Emory + Children's Pediatric Institute is an affiliation between Emory University and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta that is improving the lives of children in Georgia and beyond. The Pediatric Institute combines the unique strengths and resources of each institution in support of our three-part academic missions of providing outstanding clinical care, conducting innovative basic science discovery and clinical research, and coordinating exceptional education of the future healthcare workforce. Our physicians, researchers, and educators have created a model where leadership, commitment and quality are fundamental components of success. Together, we are transforming pediatrics by achieving new levels of clinical excellencedriven by research, teaching and wellness. We look forward to our future together.

NOTE: Position tasks are generally required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location. Remote work from home day options may be granted at department discretion. Emory reserves the right to change remote work status with notice to employee.