We have a very active ACGME certified fellowship program encompassing subspecialty training in diagnostic pediatric radiology.

The fellowship is designed for individuals considering both academic and/or private practice careers. Our fellowship is structured to provide the opportunity for a candidate to excel in whichever career path they choose. Emphasis is placed upon clinical skills and speed. Fellows will receive thorough training in interpretation of plain films, fluoroscopy, computed tomography, ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, and standard techniques for imaging-guided percutaneous procedures. Additional training is provided in the form of research activities, publication, presentations, and teaching at both medical student and resident levels.

OVERVIEW

Pediatric Radiology section is housed in the McGovern-Davidson Children’s Health Center. Over 100,000 diagnostic examinations are performed on pediatric patients every year. Duke University is a level 1 trauma center, and over 7,000 radiographic examinations are performed in the emergency department yearly. We have a close working relationship with the pediatric surgical subspecialties including general and transplant surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, cardiothoracic surgery, urology, and otolaryngology. Duke University is a world leader in many pediatric fields; foremost of which is the treatment of complex pediatric congenital heart patients. The fellowship is fully ACGME accredited.

FACULTY:

The pediatric radiology faculty is fully subspecialty board certified (CAQ), with individuals participating in research, writing, education, and health policy on a nationwide level. For more complete details on the faculty, please see Physicians page.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Step One: Complete the application form 

Step Two: Submit supporting documentation to dukepediatricfellowship@duke.edu. Application review will begin once all documents have been received.

  • Completed application form
  • CV
  • Personal statement
  • USMLE Transcripts
  • 3 letters of recommendation (1 must be from your Program Director and all letters should be recently dated)

APPLICATION

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT:

PROGRAM DIRECTOR:

Joseph Cao, M.D.
Telephone: 919-684-7632

PROGRAM COORDINATOR:

Jenny McLean
Telephone: 919-218-3318
E-mail: dukepediatricfellowship@duke.edu

FOR CORRESPONDENCE, PLEASE USE THE FOLLOWING:

MAILING ADDRESS:

Duke University Medical Center
Department of Radiology
Division of Pediatric Radiology
Box 3808
Durham, NC 27710

PHYSICAL ADDRESS:

Duke University Medical Center
Department of Radiology
Division of Pediatric Radiology
2301 Erwin Road
Durham, NC 27710