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Program Overview and Scope of Training
The one-year Musculoskeletal Imaging Fellowship offers training in all aspects of MSK imaging, including sports medicine, trauma, bone and soft tissue tumors, spine, and rheumatology. Fellow clinical time is split between the University of Utah Hospital and the University of Utah Orthopaedic Center, a standalone specialty hospital offering the full range of orthopedic services to the community.
Sports Imaging
We are the official sports medicine and orthopedic provider for the Utah Jazz NBA team, Salt Lake City Stars (NBA G-league), Real Salt Lake MLS team, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athlete training center, and the University of Utah athletic teams.
Bone and Soft Tissue Tumors
The Huntsman Cancer Institute, located on the shared University of Utah campus, is an NCI-designated cancer hospital with a high-volume sarcoma service. In addition to interpreting imaging studies as part of the initial work-up and follow-up care of sarcoma patients, MSK fellows plan and perform bone and soft tissue biopsies and present at the weekly multi-disciplinary sarcoma treatment planning conference.
Imaging Modalities
While the main emphasis of the fellowship is on MR imaging, expertise in radiography, CT, and MSK ultrasound is also developed. Fellows also gain experience in therapeutic joint injections, arthrography, joint aspirations, and bone and soft tissue biopsies. Diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided interventions are incorporated into the fellowship training.
Academic Pursuits
Academic time is provided to facilitate preparation for multi-disciplinary conferences, resident conferences, and inter-departmental teaching conferences. Fellows are encouraged but not required to prepare and submit a project to a national meeting.
Elective Time
Fellows are encouraged to pursue electives with other sections within the department. Time available is dependent on the availability of the accepting service. Elective rotations taken by former fellows include neuroradiology, interventional spine, and breast imaging.
Appointment & Benefits
Fellows are typically appointed as Visiting Instructors. Salary, conference and vacation time, and fringe benefits are competitive with other fellowship programs. More detailed information is available when you apply for the fellowship.
MSK fellows are welcome to pursue internal moonlighting opportunities in Acute Care Imaging outside normal work hours.
Eligibility
To be eligible for appointment at the University of Utah School of Medicine, candidates must meet Utah state medical licensure requirements and one of the following qualifications:
- Be a graduate of a US or Canadian medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) OR
- Be a graduate of a college of osteopathic medicine in the United States accredited by the American Osteopathic Association Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (AOACOCA) OR
- Be a graduate of a medical school outside of the United States who currently holds a valid certificate from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) prior to appointment.
Our selection committee places significant emphasis on key factors when reviewing applications, including USMLE results—such as passing Step 1 on the first attempt and a Step 2 score of 250 or higher—along with research experience, volunteer work, leadership qualities, potential for an academic career, exceptional letters of recommendation, formative life experiences, and personal characteristics that demonstrate determination, a growth mindset, maturity, strong communication skills, and adaptability.
While we believe these characteristics make for an excellent fellowship candidate, none of these criteria are requirements. We believe in reviewing applications holistically as applicants may excel in some particular areas.
International Medical Graduates
Currently, due to regulations surrounding non-accredited ACGME fellowship programs, we are unable to accommodate J-1 visa applicants.
For candidates interested in completing the ABR Alternate Pathway Program, please visit our Alternate Pathway page for more information.
Application Overview & Timeline
We have pledged to follow the fellowship embargo program proposed by the Society of Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments (SCARD). We are committed to a fair fellowship application process that allows residents the time to make an informed decision about their sub-specialty training. Our interviews are virtual, typically held in January.
We also participate in the Fellowship Match sponsored by the Society of Skeletal Radiology (SSR) and managed by the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). The SSR has implemented an All in Policy for the Match. This means that programs participating in the Match cannot extend any offers to candidates outside of the match. Applicants can withdraw from the Match prior to the ranking deadline if they accept a position outside of the Match. In order to become a fellow at the University of Utah, you must register with the Radiology Match through the NRMP.
Summary of Important Dates
- November 1 – First day to accept applications
- November 1 – Open house webinars can begin
- January 13 – First day of interviews
- March 31 – Last day of interviews
- April 16 – Ranking opens
- June 4 – Ranking closes
- June 18 – Match Day
Sample Interview Day Schedule
| 12:00 | Meet with Program Director |
| 12:45-2:45 | Faculty & Fellow Interviews |
| 2:45 | Interview Day Conclusion |
How to Apply
Submit Letters of Recommendations here
Your application should include:
- Personal Photograph
- SSR Common Application
- Curriculum Vitae
- One-Page Personal Statement
- USMLE Scores for steps 1, 2 and 3. COMLEX scores may be substituted for USMLE
- Three Letters of Recommendation, one of which must be from your current program director
International medical graduates must also include the following:
- Valid ECFMG Certificate with Clinical Skills Assessment Certification
- Evidence of previous training in the United States (if applicable)
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Verifications
We use the standardized “Verification of Graduate Medical Education Training” (VGMET) form released in 2018 by the ACGME, AHA, NAMSS, and OPDA. If you have a customized form, require program director signature and/or our institutional seal please select the appropriate option and email us the form.
A charge of $25.00 - $55.00 will be assessed for each comprehensive letter of verification, payable via credit card using our on-line payment portal (or by check, if submitting the request by US mail). This charge is in place to offset the fees we commonly incur while credentialing our own incoming residents and fellows. We apologize for the inconvenience.
Once the request has been submitted via the link below, please e-mail a completed Authorization for Release of Information form to RadiologyResidency@utah.edu.
When we have received the payment and trainee authorization, you will receive the completed verification of training form via e-mail. If you have further questions, please call 801-581-2868.
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