Breast Imaging Fellowship
The Department of Radiology at Northwestern Medicine offers six one-year Advanced Specialty Training Program (ASTP) fellowship positions in breast imaging at the Lynn Sage Comprehensive Breast Center (LSCBC). Fellows are appointed to the full-time coterminous faculty of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine as an Instructor of Radiology for a term of one year. LSCBC is one of the largest, most advanced breast centers in the country, with cutting-edge equipment and an examination volume exceeding 90,000 studies per year.
Clinical Training
Fellows receive training in digital breast tomosynthesis, breast ultrasound, breast magnetic resonance imaging, and all image-guided interventional techniques. The weekly schedule consists of assignments to diagnostic, screening, interventional, MRI, and academic rotations. Breast-specific pager call is taken on a weekly basis, with no in-house weekend or overnight call. Moonlighting opportunities in breast imaging are available during the second half of the year.
Conferences/Electives
Attendance at weekly multidisciplinary breast conferences and radiology pathology concordance conferences provide a comprehensive clinical perspective on breast cancer care. Training is also enriched by a formal didactic lecture series, monthly M&M conference, and Journal Club. Electives in breast pathology and breast surgery are provided to ensure that fellows gain experience in these closely related specialties, with optional electives tailored to the individual’s interests.
Research/Education
The fellowship program provides opportunities to engage in scholarly research and medical education. Fellows interested in research will have the opportunity to work closely with faculty for submission of abstracts and publications, and are provided time to attend the annual RSNA meeting. Fellows actively participate in medical student education through a dedicated didactic lecture series.
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How to Apply
Our fellowship positions for 2025-2026 are filled.
We participate in the Society of Breast Imaging Fellowship Match Program, which is managed by the National Resident Matching Program. In order to become a fellow with Northwestern University, you must register with the Radiology Match, of which Breast Imaging is a part. See the SBI and NRMP website for details on dates of the match.
Applications for 2026-2027 will be accepted from November 1, 2024 to December 15, 2024. Applicants must complete an accredited four-year radiology residency program and be board certified or board eligible in diagnostic radiology. Offers for interviews will be made upon assessment of the completed application. Virtual interviews will be held after January 13, 2025 and will conclude by March 31, 2025. Our fellowship currently does not accept applicants with J1 or H1B visas.
To apply, submit the following:
SBI Universal ApplicationCurriculum vitae
Personal statement
Scores for USMLE Steps 1, 2 and 3 (copy acceptable)
Three letters of recommendation
Ana Serna
Fellowship Coordinator
Lynn Sage Comprehensive Breast Center
Prentice Women’s Hospital
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Department of Radiology
250 E. Superior St., 4th Floor, Room 04-2304
Chicago, IL 60611
ana.serna1@nm.org