Instructor - Breast Radiology

Job Title
Instructor - Breast Radiology

Requisition Number
FE04854

Working Title

Department Name
7H300:RADIOLOGY

Work Location
Lexington, KY

Type of Position
Faculty

Position Time Status
Full-Time

Tenure Track Status
Non-Tenure Track

Required Education

M.D or D.O Equivalent

Required Related Experience

Completion of an accredited Diagnostic Radiology residency training program.

Required License/Registration/Certification

Eligibility for, or in possession of, Kentucky Medical License, and DEA license

ABR eligible or ABR certification.

Job Summary

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine is seeking a one-year, non-ACGME Fellow in Women’s radiology. The Fellow will participate in all clinical aspects of subspecialty Women’s diagnostic radiology practice. The Fellow will also have the opportunity to participate in teaching, research and scholarly activities. The Fellow will receive an academic appointment as an Instructor in the College of Medicine.

The UK College of Medicine Department of Radiology is a strong, multidisciplinary team that is dedicated to advancing Kentucky health care together through world-class clinical care, innovation and research, and educating the next generation of physicians. Our department encompasses more than 60 faculty members and more than 500 staff.

The Department of Radiology is home to nationally recognized leaders in their fields that drive the mission of the institution forward. Radiologists interpreted more than 700,000 studies during the last year, covering our Level I Trauma Center with a census of approximately 700 beds, our NCCN-accredited Comprehensive Cancer Center, Kentucky Children’s Hospital, and our outpatient imaging facilities. This recruitment will support our continued growth, including: opening of a Cancer and Advanced Ambulatory Building, a new multi-disciplinary ambulatory care site, an expansion of our main hospital, and a new tower for Kentucky Children’s Hospital.

The Department is active in education. The Diagnostic Radiology residency program has 32 residents (8 per class). The Integrated Interventional Radiology residency has 10 residents (2 per class). The Department has both the Early Specialization in IR (ESIR) pathway and the Independent Interventional Radiology residency. The Department also boasts a Medical Physics Residency. Fellowships in Abdominal Imaging, Chest and Cardiovascluar Imaging, Breast Imaging, Musculoskeletal Imaging, Neuroradiology, Emergency Radiology, and Oncologic Imaging are available. For those interested in Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, the accelerated pathway to dual ABNM and ABR certification is available. The Department also supports learners on the ABR alternate pathway. There are many opportunities to teach and interact with medical students as well.

The Department of Radiology participates in more than 50 on-going clinical trials across a variety of areas including, but not limited to, molecular imaging, oncology, theranostics, fMRI and neuro-imaging, interventional radiology, and AI. Faculty from the Department of Radiology published more than 50 manuscripts during the last academic year and were invited speakers at over 100 national or international conferences.

This position will provide an opportunity for advancement with generous benefit package including:

• Professional Development Funding
• Relocation Assistance
• Malpractice Insurance
• 200% 403b Retirement Match
• Educational Benefits for Family Members
• Rank and Compensation Commensurate with Experience.

The University of Kentucky http://www.uky.edu/is located in Lexington, KY in the heart of the Bluegrass. Visit http://www.visitlex.com/.

Interested candidates should submit a Curriculum Vitae along with their application. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Demonstrated proficiency in patient care, teaching and communication skills.

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No

Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply

Open Until Filled
Yes

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