Our Advanced Musculoskeletal (MSK) Imaging Fellowship provides a comprehensive and specialized training experience in the latest diagnostic imaging techniques and treatments. Fellows will gain experience covering both routine and complex musculoskeletal disorders, including athletic injuries and performance-related pathologies.
Imaging Modalities
Fellows will receive in depth training involving the imaging modalities used to assess a wide variety of musculoskeletal related conditions
- MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging): In-depth training in musculoskeletal MRI, including joint, soft tissue, bone, and cartilage imaging.
- CT (Computed Tomography): Advanced applications of CT for assessing bony structures, fractures, and complex anatomy.
- Ultrasound: Expertise in musculoskeletal ultrasound for both diagnostic imaging and image-guided procedures (e.g., injections, aspirations).
- Radiography: Advanced interpretation of musculoskeletal X-rays, including fracture patterns and degenerative conditions.
Clinical Training
Fellows will learn to address conditions in areas of the spine, extremities, joints, pelvis, mandible, musculature system and conditions such as TMJ, sacroiliac joint dysfunction and rheumatic disease.
MSK performs fluoro /ultrasound guided procedures such as MR joint injections, and CT arthrograms for athletes under fifty (50) years of age. Other procedures include Diagnostic joint/bursa/tenosynovial sheath aspirations for infection/inflammatory etiologies as well as Therapeutic joint/bursa/tenosynovial sheath injections used for pain relief and as a bridge to joint replacement.
Training in radiofrequency tumor ablations is available with the opportunity to spend a minimum of two weeks on a dedicated biopsy service. Additionally, interested fellows are able to participate in a range of procedures, including epidural injections, facet and sacroiliac joint blocks, nerve root blocks, vertebroplasty/kyphoplasty, discography, and more, in conjunction with the Divisions of Interventional Radiology and Neuroradiology.
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Fellows involved with the Division of Musculoskeletal Radiology are a valuable part of the team. We work together to support the University of Arizona Athletic Association. Working closely with the Department of Orthopedic Surgery, our team reads all professional and U of A studies they cover. We also collaborate with Banner University Medicine-Tucson orthopedic surgeons and outside orthopedic surgeons, as well as the University of Arizona sports medicine doctors.
Research and Academic Development
There are outstanding research opportunities involving an on-site Research MRI. Fellows are also exposed to a large number of interdisciplinary conferences. Learn more about research opportunities in the Department of Medical Imaging.
Special Strengths
- High volumes of MRI and CT studies and sports medicine cases
- Training in Level I Trauma Center
- Collaborations with the Departments of Orthopaedic Surgery, Podiatry, Rheumatology and Oncology
- Expert training in musculoskeletal ultrasonography and ultrasound-guided procedures
Please note: the Fellow Candidate must be eligible to obtain an Arizona Medical License prior to the start of the program. This program participates in the NRMP Match.
- Fellowship Application (download above)
- Curriculum Vitae formatted to include month/year for all educational and employment periods; please address any gaps in time.
- Personal Statement
- Medical School Transcripts
- Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
- Three current letters of recommendation (LOR), dated no more than 12 months prior to the application date. Each letter should be on official letterhead and signed by the reference giver.
- Pass on The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 1, Step 2 and Step 3
- Photo
- Visa Status, if applicable
- ECFMG Certificate, if applicable