2026-2027 Cardiovascular & Thoracic Imaging Fellowship

We are currently accepting applications for a Cardiothoracic Imaging Fellowship position in the Department of Radiological Sciences at the University of California, Irvine, for the academic year 2026-2027.

This fellowship provides comprehensive training in cardiothoracic imaging using radiography, CT, CTA, MRI, and MRA. The fellow has the opportunity to learn advanced cardiovascular imaging, coronary CTA, pulmonary vein mapping, TAVR and Watchman device planning CTA and 'triple rule out'. All aspects of thoracic imaging are also covered, including oncologic imaging as well as HRCT. The interested fellow will also have the opportunity to perform interventional procedures, including lung or mediastinal biopsy, chest tube placement, or tumor ablation under the supervision of the interventional radiology division. The department is equipped with state of the art clinical CT and MRI scanners. CT (256-slice, dual energy) and MRI (1.5 and 3T) scanners are available in the department for clinical work.

Applicants must be currently in or have completed a four year ACGME recognized Diagnostic Radiology Residency Program. Candidates must be able to obtain a full and unrestricted California medical license. Successful applicants will be Health Sciences Clinical Instructors in the School of Medicine and will actively participate in the teaching of UC Irvine residents and medical students, as well as participate in several interdisciplinary conferences.

Our mission, within the Department, and in a broader context as a University of California School of Medicine campus, is to provide an excellent educational experience so as to produce highly skilled fellows who will go on to become leaders in their fields. The University of California, Irvine Medical Center is a 411-bed tertiary and quaternary care hospital with all residencies. UCIMC is a Level 1 Trauma Center in urban Orange County. There are collegial relationships with all services. UCI offers excellent salary and benefits with an incentive plan. Orange County is world renowned for its natural beauty, perfect year-round climate, gorgeous locales on the Pacific Ocean and incomparable recreational opportunities. Great cultural opportunities abound in Orange County as well as in nearby Los Angeles, 40 minutes away and San Diego, 60 minutes away.

For further information regarding this recruitment please contact: Jennifer Rodriguez jennr18@hs.uci.edu