Medical students and pediatric residents assigned radiology electives jointly participate with the fellow in film and procedure interpretation. In addition, the fellow actively participates in regularly scheduled teaching conferences and daily radiology rounds with the pediatric staff. Rounds provide an excellent opportunity to teach practical approaches to current clinical problems to medical students, residents, and allied health personnel. Opportunities for clinical research include participation in ongoing cranial ultrasound studies of high-risk infants. Brenner Children's Hospital further enhances clinical experience and research opportunities.
Financial support is provided for attendance at one medical education meeting.
Additional funds are available for travel to any major meeting at which the fellow presents a scientific paper. Radiology residents who desire to begin a fellowship immediately following the completion of their residency should apply in the fall of their third year of radiology residency. Minimum qualifications for the fellowship include successful completion of a diagnostic radiology residency and ability to obtain a license to practice medicine in North Carolina. A personal interview is required unless there are exceptional circumstances. Completed applications, letters of recommendation, and supporting documents should be addressed to Dr. Barbara Specter.