Body Imaging Fellowship

The Body Imaging Fellowship at UC San Diego is a clinical fellowship in MRI, CT, ultrasound, radiography and fluoroscopy. The fellowship provides training in state-of-the-art diagnostic imaging of the abdomen and pelvis. Fellows rotate through all of the clinical services within the division and generally choose to spend a relatively large portion of their time on MRI. Prospective fellows wishing to pursue focused training in other aspects of body imaging such as CT, US or fetal imaging can usually be accommodated and are encouraged to discuss this with the program director.

UC San Diego Health has multiple clinical care locations in La Jolla and Hillcrest, with all subspecialties represented. We are a Level I trauma center, transplant center, burn center, NCI-designated Cancer Center, and tertiary referral center. This fellowship also offers a unique experience in high-risk obstetrical ultrasound at our Fetal Care and Genetics Center with an integrated multidisciplinary approach working with perinatologists, genetic counselors and sonographers. Multiple opportunities exist for research in all modalities. In addition, fellows will teach and present at conferences, including highly educational and impactful tumor boards. Twice-weekly educational conferences are conducted for the residents and fellows in general body imaging and dedicated body magnetic resonance imaging. A dedicated seminar series for the fellows is also presented by the faculty. Fellows may also participate in the educational lectures and seminars prepared for the residency.

Program Director

Applying to the Body Imaging Fellowship

We welcome all interested applicants to apply to the Body Imaging Fellowship program. At the time of matriculation to the fellowship, you are expected to have completed an accredited radiology residency and to be an ABR board-eligible radiologist.

The dates for the 2027 radiology fellowship cycle for academic year 2028-29 appointments are:

• September 1, 2026: Applications accepted
• January 11, 2027: Fellowship interviews start

Application Process

Please submit your fellowship application here.

• Fellowship Application Form (PDF)
• Personal statement. Please tell us your career goals and personal interests.
• Three letters of recommendation (including one from your program director)
• Curriculum vitae
• Copy of dean's letter: If you need to request your dean's letter, please upload a document with your name and date as confirmation that you have requested a copy from your medical school to be sent to us via e-mail or mail to Angelica Robles (arobles@health.ucsd.edu).
• Copy of USMLE/COMLEX transcript
• Copy of medical school diploma
• State preference for your focused area: CT _____, US_____, MRI _____

Your completed file will be reviewed, and you will be contacted about the possibility of an interview. If you have any questions about the status of your application, email Angelica Robles (arobles@health.ucsd.edu). 

Clinical Sites

Our diverse clinical sites provide a comprehensive learning environment, exposing residents to a wide range of complex cases and state-of-the-art procedures. This multi-site approach ensures that our trainees gain the skills, knowledge and experience needed to excel in interventional radiology and beyond.

View our clinical sites

Contact Information

Joy Liau, M.D.,
Associate Clinical Professor
Director of Body Imaging Fellowship
jliau@health.ucsd.edu 

Myra Dang
Fellowship Coordinator
mndang@health.ucsd.edu

Angelica Robles
Administrative Coordinator
arobles@health.ucsd.edu