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bUAB | Radiology | Fellowships | Breast Imaging

	Mammography Fellowship
	NOTE: Our Mammography Fellowship is filled for 2010-1011 and 2011-2012.
	The Breast Imaging section performs over 26,000 exams per year, including 4,000 breast ultrasound per year. Approximately 15,000 of these are exams are screening mammograms, approximately 600 are interventional procedures, and 1,000 are breast MRI's and/or breast MR guided biopsies. The section has been completely renovated and enjoys four new GE logic 9 ultrasound machines. There are two diagnostic digital mammography units. In 2005 they opened a digital screening center with two additional digital mammography units. Exams are performed and interpreted in The Kirklin Clinic, a 430,000sq ft. Ambulatory Patient Care Center designed by the world-renowned American architect I.M. Pei. There are five mammography faculty members and usually one fellow.
	Overview of Fellowship opportunities and responsibilities
	JULY / AUGUST
	Learn Mammography Section routines and participate in "on- line" reading of the daily studies. Observe the pathologists/cytologists as they read the FNA's done on site. When possible, observe open biopsies including the localization procedure, the open surgical biopsy, and examination of the tissue removed by specimen x-ray. Learn stereotactic biopsy procedures Learn breast MRI Learn and participate in the radiologist-performed breast ultrasound procedures, including ultrasound-guided biopsies.
	SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER
	The Mammography Fellow will assume the role of the primary imager with the faculty person as a supervisor. As deemed appropriate, the Fellow will assume responsibility for performing ultrasound and stereotactic procedures with the faculty person supervising. Academic projects will be planned and time allotted for their research and completion, if desired.
	** PROGRESS REVIEW AT THE END OF OCTOBER ***
	NOVEMBER / DECEMBER
	Continued clinical Mammography duties as fits the Fellow's overall plan.
	** PROGRESS REVIEW AT THE END OF DECEMBER ***
	JANUARY / JUNE
	Pending the review at the end of December, assignments and academic time will be individualized according to the Fellow's progress and academic pursuits.
	Thank you very much for your interest in the UAB Mammography Fellowship. Please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent as a part of the application process. After your completed application and letters are received, you will be notified. In addition, you may be asked to arrange an interview here at UAB. Contact Information: Wanda Bernreuter, M.D. Department of Radiology - University of Alabama Hospital 619 19th Street South - JT N306 - Birmingham, Alabama 35249-6830 205.801.8317 - FAX 205.801.8755
	7/20/09

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