UW MSK Fellowship Information

General Information

We have filled our MSK Fellowship positions for 2008-2009 and 2009-2010. 

We will begin accepting applications for the MSK Fellowship program for 2010-2011 in July 2008.        

Positions Offered: 4

Duration: 12 months

ACGME Accreditation: No

Society of Skeletal Radiology Listing: Yes

Musculoskeletal Teaching Faculty

• Felix S. Chew, M.D., Professor & Section Chief
• Michael L. Richardson, M.D., Professor 
  
• Hyo-Jeong Mulcahy, M.D., Assistant Professor
  
  

Current Fellows

• Rachel F. Gerson, M.D.
• Drew S. McMenamin, M.B.B.S.
• Nancy Shaffer, M.D.
• Laurel E. Zollars, M.D.
  

Clinical Training Offered

• Radiography
• Computed Tomography (CT)
• Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
• Arthrography
• Imaging-Guided Biopsy
• Interventional Spine (nerve block, facet injection, etc.)
• Musculoskeletal Ultrasound

Other Features:

• Outstanding Orthopedic and Rheumatology faculty with strong ties to Radiology
• Good mix and volume of Sports Medicine, Spine and Tumor MR cases
• Exceptional orthopedic trauma experience at Harborview Medical Center
• Regular rotation in spine imaging and intervention
• Active MSK ultrasound service
  
  

Application Procedure:

No applicant will be accepted for training without a personal interview.  Applicants selected for interviews will be contacted via email.

Beginning in July 2008, email your request to Savannah Goodwin, MSK Fellowship Coordinator, via e-mail at savg@u.washington.edu and the application will be sent by return e-mail as a word attachment. 

Your application packet must include:

1. UW Application.
2. A hard copy of your CV (please email a Word attachment version to Savannah as well).
3. Personal statement.
4. Recent signed & dated photograph for identification.
5. Official Medical School Transcript (no copies please).  This may also be sent by your school.

Letters should be sent separately:

6. One letter from your residency Program Director, or current director.
7. Two additional letters of recommendation.

Note: All requested letters should be mailed to Dr. Felix Chew directly, by their authors. 

Minimum Requirements:
1. Certification in diagnostic radiology by the American Board of Radiology
 2. Unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of Washington

Application Deadline: January 31, 2009.  However, we are likely to interview in October, November, and December 2008. 

Program Director:

Felix S. Chew, MD
UWMC Roosevelt, Radiology, Box 354755
4245 Roosevelt Way NE
Seattle, WA 98105
Telephone: (206) 598-6868
FAX: (206) 598-2847

E-Mail: fchew@u.washington.edu