Overview:

The Department of Diagnostic Radiology at the University of Washington offers four yearly Fellowship positions in Breast Imaging, beginning July 1st of each year. The Department of Radiology’s Breast Imaging Section has seven clinical faculty members who practice at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center’s Breast Center, and one full-time research faculty member. The Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center, a state-of-the-art research facility and clinic, is a partnership with The University of Washington.

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The Fellowship offers 12 months of comprehensive training in all aspects of breast imaging including:

• Screening and diagnostic mammography
• Breast ultrasound
• Breast MRI
• Digital breast tomosynthesis
• Percutaneous interventions guided by mammography, ultrasound, and MRI

Eligibility criteria:

• Radiology board certification or eligibility
• Washington state medical license
• Approved work visa (for foreign applicants)
• COVID-19 Vaccine Requirement: Per Washington State Governor Jay Inslee’s Proclamation 21-14.1, employees of higher education and healthcare institutions must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 no later than October 18, 2021, unless a medical or religious exemption is approved. Being fully vaccinated means that an individual is at least two weeks past their final dose of an authorized COVID-19 vaccine regimen. As a condition of employment, newly hired employees – including residents and fellows – will be required to provide proof of their COVID-19 vaccination.

Documents required:

• Current CV (please include ABR status)
• 3 letters of recommendation  (addressed to Section Chief, Janie M. Lee, MD, MSc). Please be sure that one is from your residency program director
• One-page personal statement (including reason(s) for choosing Breast Imaging as a sub-specialty, training at UW, and long-term career goals)
• USMLE scores (unofficial copy) or COMLEX equivalent, and an ECFMG certificate (for foreign applicants).