Women's Imaging Fellowship

The Women's Imaging Fellowship focuses on advancing MRI, CT, US, radiography and mammography for applications in the female breast and pelvis, including cervical, ovarian, uterine and breast cancer, as well as fetal, endometriosis and pelvic floor imaging. The fellowship includes training in all modalities in body imaging, from the diaphragm through the pelvis in males and females. Fellowship training in breast includes all modalities, including procedures.

The fellow will work closely with faculty from both the body and breast divisions at UC San Diego and have opportunities for cross-departmental research collaboration, including radiation medicine, pathology, bioengineering, reproductive sciences and medicine.

Program Directors

Rebecca Rakow-Penner, MD, PhD
Program Director
Women's Imaging Fellowship
rrakowpenner@health.ucsd.edu

Applying to the Women's Imaging Fellowship

We welcome all interested applicants to apply to the Women's 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 2026 radiology fellowship cycle for academic year 2028-29 appointments are:

• September 1, 2026: Applications accepted
• Mid-January 2027: Interviews begin
• March 31, 2027: Interviews are completed

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 a 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

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 at 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

Rebecca Rakow-Penner, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Director of Women's Imaging Fellowship
rrakowpenner@health.ucsd.edu

Myra Dang
Fellowship Coordinator
mndang@health.ucsd.edu