The Breast Imaging Fellowship at RUSH University Medical Center is a one-year, non-accredited clinical fellowship program. Our Fellowship program offers specialized training in breast imaging, exposure to state-of-the-art technology, and mentorship and collaboration with renowned faculty.
Program Overview
The fellowship is rotational-based with rotations in the following areas:
- Screening mammography and automated breast ultrasound (ABUS)
- Diagnostic mammography and ultrasound
- Prone and upright tomosynthesis/stereotactic biopsies and ultrasound biopsies
- Breast MRI and MRI biopsies
- SAVI SCOUT® and wire localizations
- Contrast-Enhanced Mammography (CEM) and CEM-guided biopsies
Additional areas of focus include:
- Active participation in multidisciplinary breast conferences
- Presenting at quality control conferences (case presentations, grand rounds, journal club and presentation of their research)
- Discussion of management strategies, treatment planning, and follow-up recommendations
- Collaborative learning and integration of different perspectives in breast care decision-making including spending time with other disciplines such as pathology, surgery, and radiation oncology
- Participate in reading 2nd opinion Interpretation of Outside Exams (IOEs)
The Breast Imaging Fellowship is now accepting applications for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026.