Radiology Fellowship

Program Overview

The pediatric radiology fellowship at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is a one-year program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education and is sponsored by Sidney Kimmel Medical College at Thomas Jefferson University (TJU).

You’ll receive well-rounded exposure to a wide variety of pathologies, hands-on training in all diagnostic imaging modalities and experience in preparing research projects.

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Our Fellowship Program 

Our program admits one fellow per year and focuses on the use of all radiological modalities, with emphasis on the unique needs of children.

Because our program is based at a major pediatric hospital in a large metro area, you’ll have exposure to a wide range of patients as well as primary care pediatricians and pediatric care providers spanning the entire gamut of pediatric subspecialties who will share their knowledge of pediatric medicine. Our faculty includes many highly accomplished radiologists in the Delaware Valley and Florida. Under their supervision, you’ll complete rotations in plain radiography, fluoroscopy and cross-sectional imaging encompassing:

  • Computed tomography (CT)
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
  • Ultrasound (US)
  • Neuroradiology
  • Nuclear medicine
  • Interventional radiology
  • Cardiovascular imaging (CVI)

During these rotations, you’ll develop skills to evaluate sick children and to interact with other members of the clinical staff as well as patients and families. Daily work schedules and call responsibilities allow you to become experienced in performing procedures with staff supervision.

Didactics

Multiple departmental conferences — as well as interdepartmental conferences, formal lectures and case reviews — serve as the didactic component of the fellowship. You’ll also have opportunities to become involved in presenting at these conferences and will have progressive teaching responsibilities involving residents and medical students. This component of your training will round out your experience and broaden your perspective.

The program provides up to 5 days of educational conference time with a $1,750 yearly travel stipend. Additional conference time is available for scholarly presentations, with approval from the department and graduate medical education (GME) office.

Electives

Elective time is provided to help tailor the program to your own academic interests. You’ll also have the option of completing an elective rotation at Nemours Children’s Hospital, Florida in Orlando, to work more closely with members of our faculty who are primarily based there.

Research

In addition to your rotations and the didactic component of your training, you’ll be expected to prepare a research project suitable for either publication in a journal or presentation at a national meeting. For help completing this requirement, you’ll be able to select a mentor who can provide guidance in choosing a suitable topic and executing your project.

Salary & Benefits

Salary

  • PGY 1: $58,714
  • PGY 2: $60,854
  • PGY 3: $62,893
  • PGY 4: $66,317
  • PGY 5: $69,016
  • PGY 6: $72,604
  • PGY 7: $74,626
  • PGY 8: $75,535

Benefits

  • Medical
  • Dental
  • Malpractice insurance
  • Prescription drug coverage

In addition to four weeks’ vacation, the fellow has five days of educational conference time with a $1,750 yearly stipend. Additional conference time is available for scholarly presentations upon department and GME office approval.

About Our Hospital in Delaware

The Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is a multispecialty, tertiary care teaching institution located on a 300-acre estate in the scenic Brandywine Valley in Wilmington, Del.

Among the hospital’s amenities for all staff are:

  • Free parking
  • Park-like setting
  • Gym/fitness center
  • On-site child care center for children of staff

Living in Delaware Valley

Because of our location in the tri-state area of Delaware, New Jersey and Pennsylvania, we offer unique living/working opportunities. For example, you can choose to live in the downtown Philadelphia area and easily commute to our park-like hospital campus in Wilmington.

Explore Wilmington

Nemours Children’s Hospital, Delaware is located in Wilmington, Del., about 30 minutes from center city Philadelphia, and an easy drive to Baltimore, Lancaster County, Pa. (“Amish Country”), and the beaches in Atlantic City and Delaware. There is much to do in and around the city, including mansion and garden tours, museums, breweries, wineries, fine restaurants and numerous state parks.

Learn More About Delaware:

Greater Wilmington Convention and Visitors Bureau

Delaware Tourism

Delaware’s Beaches

Explore Philadelphia

Philadelphia is the sixth largest metropolitan area in the United States and offers a wealth of historical, cultural and recreational opportunities. From world-class museums to its professional sports teams to the colorful, bustling districts of South Street, Chinatown and the Italian Market, Philadelphia has something for everyone.

Learn More About the Philadelphia Area:

New Jersey Beaches

Pennsylvania Mountains

Train With Recognized Leaders

If you’re looking for a rewarding program built on academic excellence and family-centered care, Nemours Children's offers outstanding medical, surgical, pharmacy, nursing, therapy and psychology programs. Train with faculty who are respected leaders in their fields, a patient care model that stands apart and access to groundbreaking research. 

Meet Our Clinical Leadership

Daniel J. Podberesky, MD

Radiology Fellowship Program

Chair, Department of Radiology, Nemours Children’s Hospital

Learn More About Dr. Podberesky

Meet Our Participants

  • Yakup Akyol, MD
  • Eric Eutsler, MD
  • Dana Jackson, MD
  • Rahul Nikam, MD
  • Vijay Krishnan, MD

Apply Today

Application Requirements

Deadline: January 2024

Training Begins: July 2024

1. Use our printable form

2. Curriculum vitae

3. Personal statement

4. Medical school transcript

5. USMLE scores (all 3 levels)

6. Three references

Questions About Applying?

Lauren May, MD
Program Director
(302) 651-4664
lauren.may@nemours.org

Cissy Delack
Administrative Assistant
(302) 651-4664
cissy.delack@nemours.org