Women's Imaging Fellowship
About the 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.
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 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
Application Process
Please submit your fellowship application here.
Your completed file will be reviewed, and you will be contacted about the possibility of a virtual interview. If you have any questions about the status of your application, please call Isaac Valencia-Avendano at (619) 543-6641.
- 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 you have requested a copy from your medical school to be sent to us via e-mail or mail to Isaac Valencia-Avendano, Administrative Assistant.
- 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, call Isaac Valencia-Avendano at (619) 543-6641.
Contact Us
Isaac Valencia-Avendano, Administrative Assistant
Department of Radiology
(619) 543-6641
ivalenciaavendano@health.ucsd.edu
Myra Dang, Fellowship Coordinator
Department of Radiology
(619) 543-5493
mndang@health.ucsd.edu
Rebecca Rakow-Penner, MD, PhD
Associate Professor
Director of Women's Imaging Fellowship
rrakowpenner@health.ucsd.edu
Graduate Medical Education
The UC San Diego School of Medicine, Office of Graduate Medical Education has information on their website concerning terms and conditions of appointment and housestaff benefits, as well as sample appointment letters.