2028-2029 Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Fellow

This position requires work to be completed onsite, at a designated campus work location.

This position has been identified as a position of trust with access to vulnerable populations. The selected candidate will be required to pass an initial caregiver check to be eligible for employment under the Wisconsin Caregiver Law and every four years.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Cardiac CT: Interpret coronary CT angiography, including quantitative and qualitative plaque assessment, coronary artery calcium scoring, CT-derived fractional flow reserve, and functional and perfusion CT. Perform structural heart imaging for TAVR, transcatheter mitral and tricuspid intervention, left atrial appendage occlusion, and electrophysiology planning.
• Cardiac MRI: Interpret and protocol cardiac MRI for cardiomyopathy, myocarditis, ischemic heart disease, myocardial viability, arrhythmogenic and infiltrative disease, valvular assessment, and cardiac masses, including parametric mapping (T1, T2, T2*, extracellular volume) and stress perfusion imaging.
• Vascular CT and MR: Interpret thoracic and abdominal aortic, pulmonary arterial, carotid, renal, mesenteric, and peripheral CT and MR angiography, including pre- and post-procedural evaluation of endovascular and open surgical repair, aortic dissection and aneurysm surveillance, and vasculitis.
• Congenital cardiovascular imaging: Evaluate pediatric and adult congenital heart disease across CT and MRI, including preoperative planning and long-term postoperative surveillance of repaired and palliated physiology, in collaboration with pediatric and adult congenital cardiology colleagues.
• 4D flow MRI and advanced quantification: Acquire, post-process, and interpret 4D flow MRI for valvular and shunt quantification, aortic and pulmonary hemodynamics, and congenital physiology, with exposure to wall shear stress, kinetic energy, and other advanced hemodynamic metrics.
• Advanced visualization and emerging technology: Participate in 3D post-processing, segmentation, cinematic rendering, 3D printing, and virtual and extended reality applications through the RADIUS laboratory, and gain exposure to photon-counting detector CT, deep learning reconstruction, and AI-based quantitative analysis tools.
• Protocoling and scanner-side training: Protocol and monitor cardiovascular CT and MRI examinations, including contrast and radiation dose optimization, ECG gating strategies, heart rate management, and troubleshooting of non-diagnostic examinations.
• Multidisciplinary and consultative work: Present at structural heart, congenital heart disease, cardiomyopathy, aortic, and vascular surgery conferences, and serve as an imaging consultant to referring services.
• Education: Teach residents, medical students, and technologists on service and through departmental didactics.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Department:

School of Medicine and Public Health, Radiology, Cardiovascular Imaging.

Join UW Radiology and UW Health-A Legacy of Innovation

The University of Wisconsin Department of Radiology, in partnership with UW Health, has been at the forefront of clinical care, imaging research, and education for nearly a century. Since its inception on May 18, 1927-when Dr. Ernst Pohle was appointed as the first professor of Radiology-the department has grown to more than 160 faculty members across 14 specialized sections, serving as a key pillar of UW Health's world-class medical enterprise.

What Sets Us Apart

• Collaborative Excellence: Strong partnerships with UW Health, Medical Physics, and leading equipment vendors drive continuous advancements in imaging.
• Cutting-Edge Technology: We utilize state-of-the-art imaging in CT, MR, PET/CT, PET/MR, angiography, ultrasound, PACS, and AI-driven medical imaging.
• Robust Research Infrastructure: Dedicated support for grant writing, media specialists, research nurses, technologists, and data managers enhance investigative success.
• Premier Imaging Facilities: The WIMR Imaging Sciences Center offers 60,000 square feet of advanced imaging space, including MRI, PET/MRI, PET/CT, CT, ultrasound, angiography, cyclotron, radiopharmaceutical production and comprehensive small animal imaging technologies.

Together, UW Radiology and UW Health are committed to advancing human health through groundbreaking clinical care, pioneering research, and excellence in education. We foster a respectful, adaptive, and accountable environment-one that prioritizes innovation while serving the needs of all patients, including underserved populations.

Visit our official website to learn more about our work and opportunities.

Compensation:

The starting full-time salary for the position $90,508.

Required Qualifications:

• 4 Year Residency in Radiology
• MD - Physician - State Licensure
• WI Medical License by start date.
• Board Eligible or Board Certified by American Board of Radiology by start date.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated interest in cardiovascular CT and MRI, evidenced by research, presentations, publications, or coursework.
• Experience with cardiovascular post-processing software and 3D advanced visualization.

Education:

Required: Terminal Degree MD, DO, or equivalent.

How to Apply:

To apply for this position, please click on the "I am a current employee" button or "I am not a current employee" button under Apply Now. You will be prompted to upload the following documents.

• Cover Letter
• Resume

Please note, there is only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents in the attachment field.

Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. The application reviewers will be relying on written application materials to determine which qualified applicants will advance in the recruitment process. We will notify selected applicants to participate further in the selection process directly. References will be requested of final candidates. All applicants will be notified after the search is complete and a candidate has been selected.

In accordance with the recommendations of the Society of Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments (SCARD), the University of Wisconsin Advanced Cardiovascular Imaging Fellowship application process for the 2028-2029 fellowship year will open on September 1, 2026, and our interview process will begin on January 11, 2027. To ensure consideration, the deadline for assuring full consideration is December 6, 2026, however, this position will remain open, and applications may be considered until this position is filled.

Your application must be received through the Jobs at UW portal to be considered as a candidate. Applications submitted outside of this system will not be considered.

In addition, please follow this link https://www.radiology.wisc.edu/education/fellowships/advanced-cardiovascular-imaging-fellowship for more information on the required supplemental application materials.

Please note the University of Wisconsin-Madison is not an authorized ACGME training site for non-accredited fellowships and is not able to offer sponsorship for the J-1 Physician status. Candidates must be H-1B or E-3 eligible if immigration sponsorship is needed.

Contact Information:

Amanda Michalski, amanda.michalski@wisc.edu,

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