The fellow will gain experience in all facets of breast imaging including screening and diagnostic mammography, contrast mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI. In addition, the fellow will become skilled in performing stereotactic, ultrasound, and MRI-guided percutaneous needle procedures including cyst aspirations, large core needle biopsies, and radioactive I-125 seed and wire-localizations.

The available equipment is truly state-of-the-art, including digital mammography/ tomosynthesis, high-end ultrasound systems, and 1.5T and 3T clinical MRI units. The breast imaging division is part of a large multidisciplinary breast program where radiologists work closely with breast surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, and pathologists to optimize patient care.

In addition to clinical responsibilities, fellows are encouraged to become involved in clinical research studies and teaching. Current research studies involve digital breast tomosynthesis, MRI, breast PET imaging, and contrast mammography. Protected time is available to pursue research for the motivated candidate.

SBI Fellowship Match Program

The Match is sponsored by the Society of Breast Imaging and will be managed by the National Resident Matching Program. In order to become a Breast Imaging Fellow in the Department of Radiology at Duke University Medical Center, you must first register with the Radiology Match, of which Breast Imaging is a part. Interviews will be finished by March 31, 2027.  All interviews will be conducted virtually.

Applicants must pay a $75 registration fee to register for the Match.

Eligibility

US applicants must be board-eligible or board-certified in radiology and have a North Carolina medical license before the start of the fellowship. Attention Non-US Citizens: The United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) is required to enter the Breast Imaging Fellowship Program.

Number of Positions: 3

2027 Radiology Fellowship Match for 2028 appointments. 
Match dates are determined by the NRMP and can also be found here.

October 1, 2026:  Program begins accepting applications and application review begins

November 1, 2026: Interview slots can be offered to candidates

December 1, 2026: Application deadline

January 11, 2027: Virtual interview period begins. 

February 10, 2027: Match registration opens

March 10, 2027: Ranking opens

March 31, 2027: Last day of interview period

March 10, 2027: Ranking opens

April 7, 2027: Quota deadline

April 21, 2027: Rank order list deadline

May 5, 2027: Match Day

July 1, 2028: Training begins

How to Apply:

Applications will be accepted for 2028-2029 starting on October 1, 2026.  The deadline to submit an application is December 1, 2026. Applications must be submitted via FellowshipsCAS. 

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Required application documents for preliminary review:

• Curriculum vitae
• Medical School transcript
• USMLE and/or Complex transcript
• Three additional letters of recommendation (one must be from current residency program director)
• Personal statement
• Recent photograph

What is FellowshipsCAS?

FellowshipsCAS is a centralized application service that allows applicants to submit one core application and apply to multiple fellowship programs in a streamlined, secure online platform. FellowshipsCAS empowers applicants to navigate the process with ease while providing program directors and administrators with the tools to manage applications seamlessly. For fellowship programs looking to expand their reach, it offers an innovative way to engage with top candidates, making the process faster, more transparent, and more effective for everyone involved.

How applicants apply

Applicants start and submit their applications through the FellowshipsCAS Applicant Portal.

For step‑by‑step instructions, FAQs, and troubleshooting, applicants should use the FellowshipsCAS Applicant Help Center . For questions about using the application, applicants should contact the FellowshipsCAS Applicant Support Team directly through the Help Center or by logging into their application and using the chat feature or help icon.

OUR COMMITMENT TO CULTURE, ENGAGEMENT, AND IMPACT

There are a variety of breast imaging conferences during the course of the month for which fellow participation is encouraged. Conferences are weekly, unless indicated differently.

Departmental

Breast Imaging

Multidisciplinary

Prior Fellows

Duke Breast Imaging Fellows have been successful in finding jobs at prestigious academic and competitive private practice groups. Recent fellows and their recent job status are shown below.