Neuroradiology and Intervention Fellowship

Brigham and Women's Hospital Department of Neuroradiology

BWH is a level 1 Trauma Center and in 2016 approximately 61,000 Neuroradiology exams were performed. 
Rotations allow exposure to a wide range of adult brain and spine pathology including neurooncology from Dana Farber Institute, as well as MRI and CT perfusion for stroke and tumor imaging, CTA and other vascular studies, functional imaging and Spectroscopy.

Boston Children’s Hospital Department of Neuroradiology

Rotations here expose the fellow to a wide range of pediatric pathology, both acquired and congenital. Advanced imaging techniques of MR Spectroscopy and Diffusion Tension Imaging complement the brain, head and neck, and spine CT and MRI exams performed here.

Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary

MEEI provides fellows with a unique opportunity to receive training in all aspects of head and neck pathology, from both radiology and clinical subspecialists at a world renowned institution.

Neurovascular Intervention at Brigham and Women’s Hospital

Fellows will participate in both diagnostic and therapeutic neurointerventional angiographic procedures including intra-arterial thrombolysis, clot retrieval, aneurysm coiling, and spine intervention.

Head and Neck, Spine Intervention

Fellows will participate in a variety of non-vascular neurointerventions including facet, nerve and epidural injections, cross-sectional spine, head and neck biopsies, and vertebroplasties and kyphoplasties.

Neurology, Neurosurgery and Neuro ICU

This elective rotation provides an opportunity for fellows to participate in patient rounds and neurosurgical procedures with colleagues in the neurosciences to broaden their clinical knowledge enhancing radiological interpretation.

Didactic Conferences

Weekly conferences led by Neuroradiology faculty are held at BWH and BCH. Dr. Hugh Curtain comes from MEEI to present the weekly ENT conference.

Interdisciplinary Conferences

Neuroradiology fellows are responsible for weekly interdisciplinary conferences with neurosurgery and neurology, including pediatric neuroradiology conference as well as a brain tumor board conference on Friday mornings. There is also a bi-monthly pituitary conference.

Fellows are provided with dedicated elective time and access to basic, translational and clinical research projects with ample supporting staff and advanced imaging equipment. Current and past research projects of the fellows have included whole brain CT perfusion using the 320 detector Toshiba Aquilion 1 scanner, resting state functional magnetic resonance imaging in neurodegenerative diseases, diffusion tensor imaging and tractography with faculty at Children's Hospital Boston, head and neck projects with faculty at Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary, and neuro-oncology projects at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute.

Neurosciences Research Center

Please submit the following items for your application:

1. Completed application - Download Fellowship Application
2. Recent photograph of yourself
3. Curriculum Vitae, including your email address
4. USMLE scores and a copy of your medical school transcript
5. Personal statement detailing your choice of a Neuroradiology Fellowship
6. Three (3) letters of recommendation from faculty members whom you know well

Address Inquires to:

Ashley Appel
Program Coordinator
Diagnostic Neuroradiology Fellowship Program
Department of Radiology
Brigham and Women's Hospital
75 Francis Street, Boston, MA 02115
Phone: (617) 732-6306
Fax: (617) 264-5250
Email: aappel@partners.org