Breast Imaging
Why UT Southwestern
Approved by the Texas Medical Board (TMB), our one-year Breast Imaging Fellowship focuses on the diagnostic radiology subspecialty of breast imaging. The program includes clinical rotations at the UT Southwestern Center for Breast Care and the Parkland Comprehensive Breast Center – full-service breast centers with state-of-the-art equipment, including digital mammography, tomosynthesis, sonography, contrast-enhanced mammography, and onsite magnetic resonance imaging.
Faculty
Firouzeh Arjmandi, M.D.
- Assistant Professor
Lindsay Compton, M.D.
- Assistant Professor
Basak Dogan, M.D., FSBI
- Director, Breast Imaging Research
- Associate Professor
Phil Evans, M.D, FACR, FSBI
- Chief, Breast Imaging
- Clinical Professor
Alheli Garza, M.D.
- Assistant Professor
Sally Goudreau, M.D., FACR
- Program Director, Breast Imaging Fellowship
- Professor
Jody Hayes, M.D.
- Assistant Professor
Emily Knippa, M.D.
- Assistant Professor
Kanwal Merchant, M.D.
- Assistant Professor
Ann Mootz, M.D.
- Associate Professor
Jessica Porembka, M.D.
- Medical Director, Breast Imaging, Parkland Hospital
- Assistant Professor
Jennifer Schopp, M.D.
- Assistant Professor
Stephen Seiler, M.D.
- Medical Director, Breast Imaging, UT Southwestern
- Assistant Professor
Program Highlights
- A combination of intense clinical training, significant research opportunities with internationally known scholars available as mentors, and elective experience with medical oncology, surgical oncology, and breast pathology
- Fellows progressively learn to manage a full-service breast-imaging center
- Fellowship training is provided by 13 dedicated Breast Imaging faculty
- Fellows are trained in an array of diagnostic imaging modalities, including digital mammography, contrast-enhanced digital mammography, sonography, magnetic resonance imaging, and tomosynthesis combined with standard and cutting-edge interventional procedures, such as seed/radiofrequency localizations and tomosynthesis-guided procedures
Beyond the clinical experience
Fellows assist in resident and medical student education, consulting with referring clinicians, and participate in a monthly journal club to review current literature in the major diagnostic radiology journals.
Benefits
- Pay is commensurate with PGY level.
- Fellows have up to 12 vacation days, as well as eight days for conference attendance. Fellows also receive four floating holidays (subject to increase/decrease each fiscal year), and up to 12 paid sick days.
Call Duty
There are minimal from-home call duties as part of this Fellowship program. There are no primary call duties and no weekend call shifts.
Facilities and Equipment
At the UT Southwestern Center for Breast Care, the following equipment is currently available:
- Hologic Selenia Dimensions mammography (including contrast-enhanced mammography)
- Siemens Mammomat Revelation mammography
- Volpara Density assessment tool
- Hologic Affirm Prone Breast Stereotactic Biopsy System
- Hologic SuperSonic Mach 30 and Philips iU22ultrasound machines
- Siemens 1.5T MRI scanner (located within the breast center) with Sentinelle breast coil
- Invivo DynaCAD MRI for breast MRI CAD
- Multiple vacuum-assisted and automated biopsy devices
- Hologic SecurView reading stations and Philips iSite PACS
At the Parkland Comprehensive Breast Center, the following equipment is currently available:
- Hologic 3Dimensions HD Clarity mammography
- GE Senographe Pristina 3D mammography
- Hologic Affirm Prone Breast Stereotactic Biopsy System
- Samsung RS85 Prestige and Siemens Acuson Sequoia ultrasound machines
- Siemens 1.5T MRI scanner (located within the breast center) with Sentinelle breast coil
- Merge CADstream for breast MRI CAD
- Multiple vacuum-assisted and automated biopsy devices
- Change Healthcare PACS and reading stations
Additional research equipment includes:
- One 3T and one 7T magnet
Conferences
Fellows are actively involved in a weekly Multidisciplinary Breast Conference
A monthly Journal Club provides fellows the opportunity to discuss current topics in breast imaging with distinguished faculty members
A biweekly Biopsy Review Conference allows in-depth review of all biopsy cases at both breast imaging facilities
A monthly Radiology-Pathology Correlation Conference provides in-depth review of interesting cases with the pathologist
Fellows are invited to attend and present at the Resident Core Lecture Series and are given priority time to do so
Radiology Grand Rounds are held monthly with prestigious visiting and local professors, offering the opportunity to meet and learn from leading national authorities on a wide variety of topics
Educational Opportunities
Intellectual vibrancy and technological innovation are core values of our Department. Breast Imaging Fellows receive dedicated time to participate in educational pursuits, which include conference preparation, meeting time, and participation in mentored research projects.
Salaries and Benefits
Hospital stipends are set annually and are competitive nationally with those of other teaching programs. The amount, shown in the chart below, depends on the year of residency training.
Low-cost hospitalization and dental insurance is available to contracted house staff, as well as a group life insurance plan.
Medical malpractice insurance is provided for Radiology house staff by the Department through the University of Texas System group plan.
The Fellow’s assignments and vacation usage will be determined and/or approved by the Program Director. Fellow will accrue vacation and sick leave on a monthly basis and may utilize such leaves consistent with State law and the Policies and Procedures adopted by UTSW to implement the State law.
| Year | Annual Salary |
|---|---|
| PGY 6 | $77,646.40 |
| PGY 7 | $80,558.40 |
| PGY 8 | $84,572.80 |
Application Process
The program provides three one-year fellowship positions annually. Information regarding the application process can be found under How to Apply on the main Fellowships page. Applications will be accepted beginning August 1 and continuing through November.
International Medical Graduates
For questions regarding International Medical Graduates, please visit our fellowships page.