Cardiothoracic Fellowship

About the Fellowship

The Department of Radiology at University of California, San Diego is offering a 12-month fellowship in cardiothoracic radiology. This position provides comprehensive training in cardiothoracic imaging including chest radiography, chest CT, coronary CT, cardiac CT, chest MRI, cardiac MRI, and 4D Flow MRI. We are a high volume division with studies generated across multiple clinical sites including UC San Diego Medical Center Hillcrest (a designated Level I trauma center), Jacobs Medical Center, Sulpizio Cardiovascular Center, and Moores Cancer Center. UC San Diego boasts highly active cardiac and pulmonary transplant services and is among the world's largest referral center for chronic pulmonary thromboendarterectomy surgery.

Faculty is comprised of eight dedicated cardiothoracic radiologists pursuing interests in all aspects of thoracic imaging and cardiac imaging in close collaboration with cardiology colleagues. With dedicated academic time, fellows will be encouraged to participate in ongoing research, including interdisciplinary research in cardiac CT and MR. A large and varied patient population assures a wealth of clinical experience and exposure to a full spectrum of clinical pathology. Training includes daily interaction with the pulmonary, oncology, infectious disease, cardiology, and cardiothoracic surgery services. Additionally, fellows will have opportunities to participate in dedicated cardiothoracic radiology and interdisciplinary conferences including pulmonary tumor board, interstitial lung disease, adult congenital heart disease, CTEPH, advanced cardiac imaging, and lung transplant conferences.

Applying to the Cardiothoracic Fellowship

We welcome all interested applicants to apply to the Cardiothoracic Fellowship program. At the time of matriculation to the fellowship, you are expected to have completed an accredited radiology residency, be ABR board certified/eligible, and have a valid California medical license.

The dates for the 2025 Radiology Fellowship cycle for academic year 2026-27 appointments are:

• November 1, 2024: Applications accepted
• January 13, 2025: Interviews begin
• March 31, 2025: Interviews are completed

*Applications will be accepted until position(s) are filled.

Application Materials & Instructions

A link to our application portal will be available on November 1, 2024. 

Your application will be reviewed once it is completed.

• 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)
• Photo
• Curriculum Vitae
• Copy of Dean's Letter
• Copy of USMLE/LMCC transcript
• Copy of medical school diploma

Contact Information

Myra Dang
Fellowship Coordinator
mndang@health.ucsd.edu

Michael Horowitz, MD, PhD
Assistant Clinical Professor of Radiology
Cardiothoracic Radiology Fellowship Program Director
mjhorowitz@health.ucsd.edu