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Department

Body Imaging Fellowship at Denver Health

Denver Health is proud to offer a one-year comprehensive body imaging fellowship. We offer outstanding training with a wide range of clinical cases and imaging modalities in a supportive educational environment. All radiology attendings hold academic appointments at the University of Colorado School of Medicine (a separate, but affiliated institution) and are actively involved in teaching students, residents, and fellows.

We are accepting fellow applicants for:

Off cycle applications for the upcoming 2024- 2025 academic year

On cycle applications for the 2025-2026 academic year

Our mission is to provide an excellent educational experience for our fellows covering all aspects of body imaging. All radiology attendings are actively involved in a variety of educational activities. We offer the full spectrum of state-of-the-art imaging at our 7-story outpatient imaging facility and in our 550-bed main in-patient tower which includes a Level 1 trauma center. Both of these facilities are located on the main campus in the heart of downtown Denver. Graduating fellows will receive the necessary training and resources to excel in either academic or private practice settings following completion of the program.

The Organization

Denver Health is an integrated, efficient, academic safety net health care system and considered a model for the region and the nation. As Colorado's primary safety net institution, Denver Health provides care to one third of Denver's residents at our main campus located at the heart of downtown Denver and our network of community health centers and school-based health clinics. The most recent addition is our 7-story 293,000 square foot outpatient medical center opened in spring of 2021 on the same campus as our inpatient hospital with a total 555 adult, pediatric, and OB/GYN beds.

Denver Health is well known for its world-renowned Level 1 Trauma Center and has one of the highest survival rates in the country. The trauma center sees 18,000 patients annually, resulting in 2,700 admissions and many arrive as transfers from 60 regional hospitals for higher level care.

The scope of our medical services extends well beyond trauma care. We offer the full spectrum of medical services from primary to specialized oncologic care, which continue to grow with our new outpatient facility.

Modalities

As a body imaging fellow, you will receive in-depth training in all aspects of body imaging in MRI, CT, US, X-ray, and fluoroscopic exams.

MRI - The fellow will be trained in interpreting and protocoling a broad spectrum of body MRI, including the following: hepatobiliary (including Eovist and iron deposition protocols); pancreatic/MRCP; adrenal; renal; gastrointestinal (including MR enterography and rectal cancer); male genitourinary (including MR urography, prostate, and penile); obstetric/gynecologic (including endometriosis, endometrial cancer, cervical cancer, pelvic floor dysfunction, pregnancy); MR angiography; and cancer-syndrome whole body screening. For those interested, cardiac MRI training is also available.

CT - The fellow will be comprehensively trained in emergency, inpatient, and outpatient imaging, including vascular imaging and dual energy. For those interested, cardiac CT training is also available, predominately made up of coronary CTAs.

Ultrasound - The fellow will be trained in a wide variety of general body ultrasound, including liver elastography. The fellow will also receive training in first trimester obstetric, pediatric, and musculoskeletal ultrasound.

PET/CT - The fellow will interpret oncologic FDG PET studies, as well studies using novel radiotracers for prostate cancer (PSMA) and neuroendocrine tumors (DOTATATE).

Fluoroscopy - The fellow will perform and interpret standard gastrointestinal and genitourinary studies, including upper GIs, esophagrams, modified barium swallows, barium enemas, retrograde urethrograms, and hysterosalpingograms.

Image Guided Nonvascular Procedures - Interventional body procedures are offered as an optional part of fellowship training depending on fellow preference.

Education:

The fellow will participate with attendings in the following conferences:

Multidisciplinary Conferences

Tumor Board

Hepatobiliary

Pulmonary Nodule

Cardiac Imaging

Additional Conferences

Peer Learning Conference

Optional Conferences/Meetings

Relevant radiology resident noon conferences

CT Quality Improvement meeting

Rad Aid Conference

As integral members of the section, fellows participate in the supervision and education of radiology residents on service.

The fellowship offers the opportunity for additional scholarly opportunities with mentorship.

Position Details, Salary, and Benefits

Denver Health fellow salaries are highly competitive locally and nationally. Dedicated academic funds are available to assist with academic pursuits.

For the 1-year contract, Denver Health offers full benefits, including an attractive 401(a) Social Security replacement savings program, and an optional 457(b) retirement savings program. Full details are available online and from human resources.

Application Procedure

To apply, please email a CV and brief expression of interest to:

Elizabeth Dee, MD

Chief, Body Imaging

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Diana Mares

Administrative Assistant

All successfully received CV/cover letters will result in an email confirmation. Interviews for the 2024-2025 fellowship, with the start date of July 1, 2024 will be scheduled as soon as possible. Interviews for the 2025-2026 fellowship year, with an intended start date of July 1, 2025 will begin January 8, 2024, with offer(s) extended after January 8th until the fellowship spot has been filled.

We will request references and/or letters of recommendation prior to the selection of a final candidate for each academic year.

Denver Health values diversity and is committed to equal opportunity for all persons regardless of age, color, disability, ethnicity, marital status, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by law.

Minimum Requirements:

Education: Graduation from an accredited medical school and completed accredited radiology residency program. Equivalent training for those physicians who are not U.S. residency trained. New finishing residents generally are not expected to be board-certified but should be board-certified within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Office of Medical Administration. Experience: Requirements will be determined on a position-by-position basis.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: Knowledge of, and ability to, apply professional medical principles and techniques. Thorough knowledge of pharmacological agents used in patient treatment. Able to effectively manage and direct medical staff support activities while providing quality medical care. Able to receive detailed information through oral communications; express or exchange ideas by verbal communications. Excellent written and verbal communications, listening, and social skills. Able to interact effectively with people of varied educational, socioeconomic and ethnic backgrounds, skill levels and value systems. Performs in a tactful and professional manner. A wide degree of creativity and latitude is expected. Relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals.

Certificate/License/Registration: Medical license to practice in State of Colorado. All physicians must be board-certified within a reasonable amount of time as determined by the Office of Medical Administration. BLS/CPR. ACLS, PALS, or NRP as outlined in HR Principles and Practices #2-110 Appendix, maintaining licensures, certifications, and registrations. All certifications and licenses required for this job must be kept current as a condition of continued employment.

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Knowledge of core diagnostic radiology principals

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General skills related to the interpretation of general diagnostic radiology examinations, as would be expected/required at the completion of a diagnostic radiology residency. Skills related to teaching medical students, residents, and other trainees.

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Ability to work full shifts, as assigned

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Board eligible or Board certified in diagnostic radiology by the beginning of fellowship

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Eligible to be on the medical staff at Denver Health and for a "instructor fellow" appointment at the University of Colorado School of Medicine

Essential Functions

Provide medical oversight of imaging.

20%

Interpret the full spectrum of relevant subspecialty diagnostic radiology examinations.

20%

Perform relevant procedures for the subspecialty

20%

Participate in multidisciplinary team meetings.

20%

Teaching medical and health professions students and residents on service.

20%

Shift

Work Type

Salary

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits including up to 27 paid days off per year, immediate retirement plan employer contribution up to 9.5%, and generous medical plans

• Free RTD EcoPass (public transportation)

• On-site employee fitness center and wellness classes

• Childcare discount programs & exclusive perks on large brands, travel, and more

• Tuition reimbursement & assistance

• Education & development opportunities including career pathways and coaching

• Professional clinical advancement program & shared governance

• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer+ free student loan coaching and assistance navigating the PSLF program

• National Health Service Corps (NHCS) and Colorado Health Service Corps (CHSC) eligible employer

Our Values

• Respect

• Belonging

• Accountability

• Transparency

All job applicants for safety-sensitive positions must pass a pre-employment drug test, once a conditional offer of employment has been made.

Denver Health is an integrated, high-quality academic health care system considered a model for the nation that includes a Level I Trauma Center, a 555-bed acute care medical center, Denver's 911 emergency medical response system, 10 family health centers, 19 school-based health centers, Rocky Mountain Poison & Drug Safety, a Public Health Institute, an HMO and The Denver Health Foundation.

As Colorado's primary, and essential, safety-net institution, Denver Health is a mission-driven organization that has provided billions in uncompensated care for the uninsured. Denver Health is viewed as an Anchor Institution for the community, focusing on hiring and purchasing locally as applicable, serving as a pillar for community needs, and caring for more than 185,000 individuals and 67,000 children a year.

Located near downtown Denver, Denver Health is just minutes away from many of the cultural and recreational activities Denver has to offer.

We strongly support diversity in the workforce and Denver Health is an equal opportunity employer (EOE).

Denver Health values the unique ideas, talents and contributions reflective of the needs of our community. For more about our commitment to diversity visit: