University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics is a beautiful, state-of-the-art, 734-bed tertiary care center located in the Big 10 community of Iowa City, Iowa. It is closely allied with a 200-bed Veterans Affairs Hospital on the same campus. Both hospitals serve as major referral centers for the Midwest. The Department of Radiology at UI Hospitals & Clinics consists of 60 staff physicians and researchers, 14 fellows, and 34 residents. There are currently four faculty members in Pediatrics who now work in state-of-the-art facilities in the new UI Stead Family Children’s Hospital.
Our one-year accredited fellowship positions in pediatric radiology involves imaging of children from the newborn period through adolescence. All areas of pediatric imaging are emphasized, including magnetic resonance imaging, pediatric neuroradiology, computed tomography, ultrasound, angiography and interventional procedures, and conventional imaging techniques. Pediatric radiologists supervise fellows who are in the role of consultants during their active pediatric radiology services. Fellows also are active in a number of research projects and are expected to become involved in the teaching mission of the section.
Fellows have an office space shared with fellows in other subspecialties with computers available for paperwork. Call is about one to two weeks per month, a week at a time including weekends. During weekends, fellows are generally in for approximately one to three hours to read overnight and daytime studies from the units. They are staffed during that time. Fellows are also expected to participate in a research project during the year of fellowship. They are encouraged to prepare material for presentation at a national meeting. Fellows will assist in teaching medical students and residents during daily work, give a mock board presentation, and will attend weekly conferences.
| Monday | Daily morning conference |
| Rheumatology and vascular anomalies conferences (monthly) | |
| Tuesday | Pediatric Surgery-Radiology Case conference (weekly) |
| Wednesday | Daily morning conference |
| Pediatric neurology conference (monthly) | |
| Thursday | Pediatric Surgery-Radiology Case conference (weekly) |
| Hematology-Oncology conference (twice a month) | |
| NICU conference (weekly) and neuro NICU (monthly) | |
| Friday | Daily morning conference |
We offer two fellowship positions per year. The training program includes 1 month of research and 1 month of elective time.
We are very fortunate to work and be associated with many nationally ranked departments and many outstanding referring physicians in Otolaryngology, Ophthalmology, Neurosurgery, and Neurology named to the list of Best Doctors®. Enjoy the cultural offerings of a major university community, the excitement of Hawkeye athletics, low crime, an outstanding public school system, and excellent housing opportunities, many within five minutes of the medical center.
Malpractice insurance is provided through the State of Iowa at no charge. The yearly stipend is competitive with other comparable programs.
ACGME Program Requirements for GME in Pediatric Radiology