Neuroradiology Fellowship

The neuroradiology fellowship at UC San Diego is an ACGME-certified clinical fellowship that provides training in state-of-the-art neuroimaging and neurointerventional radiology. The fellow will receive extensive experience in diagnostic neuroimaging, including brain, spine, head/neck, and four weeks in pediatric neuroradiology, as well as a longitudinal rotation in neurointerventional radiology for neurovascular procedures and spine/pain.

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, Stroke Center, Epilepsy Center, Head/Neck Tumor Referral Center, Transplant Center, Burn Center, NCI-designated Cancer Center and Tertiary Referral Center. We perform essentially all advanced/functional neuroimaging for the San Diego metropolitan area. In addition, fellows, faculty and residents provide clinical services at the San Diego Veterans Medical Center. Imaging modalities include CT, structural and advanced-technique MRI (multiple 1.5T and 3T scanners), neuroangiography and spinal interventions, and magnetoencephalography. Fellows also teach and present at conferences.

The neuroradiology fellowship program works with the UC San Diego School of Medicine Department of Radiology at locations including the UC San Diego Medical Center, the VA Medical Center, and the Jacobs Medical Center, providing neurosurgery, neurology, ENT, and spine services. All hospitals are equipped with state-of-the-art imaging equipment for MR, CT, and neuro-diagnostic and interventional angiography. The Neuroradiology section is actively involved in magnetoencephalography (MEG), positron emission tomography (PET), and the Center for Functional Magnetic Resonance Imaging (fMRI).

The one-year fellowship offers an extensive research, clinical, and teaching curriculum. At the time of matriculation to the fellowship, you are expected to have completed an accredited radiology residency and to be an ACR Board Certified radiologist.

Program Directors

James Chen, MD
Program Director
Neuroradiology Fellowship

Applying to the Neuroradiology Fellowship

This fellowship participates in the NRMP Match, and application deadlines are concordant with NRMP deadlines. You must register as a candidate on the NRMP website and the Electronic Residency Application Services (ERAS) will be used for the submission of applications.

Your completed application will be forwarded to James Chen, MD, for review. You will then be contacted about the possibility of an interview.

The application deadline for the 2026 radiology fellowship cycle for academic year 2028-29 appointments is November 18, 2026. Interview invitations will go out mid-December and interviews will begin in February 2027.

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.

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Contact Information

Myra Dang
Fellowship Coordinator
mndang@health.ucsd.edu

James Chen, MD
Professor of Clinical Radiology
Program Director, Neuroradiology Fellowship
jamesychen@health.ucsd.edu