Body Imaging Fellowship

Overview

The UCSF Body Imaging fellowship provides comprehensive and structured training in all aspects of abdominal and pelvic imaging, maximising learning in advanced multimodality imaging using MRI, CT, PET and ultrasound.

The programme

Focus

Abdominal/Body imaging

Training type

Clinical Fellowship

Duration

1 year (8 months UCSF CT/MR, 2 months ultrasound, 2 months ZSFG)

Start

Openings for the 2026–2027 and 2027–2028 fellowship years

Positions

Not stated on official page

Accreditation

Non-ACGME

Department

Department of Radiology and Biomedical Imaging, UCSF (Abdominal Imaging)

Eligibility and visa

Eligibility

Completion of a four-year diagnostic radiology residency from an accredited program.

International applicants

Graduates of medical schools outside the US or Canada must hold a valid ECFMG certificate at the time of application, be eligible for a California Medical License and have passed USMLE Steps I, II and III (or COMLEX/LMCC equivalent).

Visa support

The University sponsors J-1 ECFMG visas for fellowship positions in the majority of cases.

Licence requirement

Radiology board certification (or board eligibility) and a California Medical License are required prior to appointment.

How to apply

Deadline

Not stated on official page

Application method

UCSF online fellowship application (CV, personal statement, headshot, USMLE/COMLEX scores, three letters of recommendation including one from current program director). Does not participate in the NRMP Match.

Funding

Funding

Institution policySalaried on UCSF CIR collective-bargaining scale (rates effective 1 Oct 2025, incl. housing allowance): PGY4 $106,127; PGY5 $109,737; PGY6 $113,149; PGY7 $116,315; PGY8 $121,494; 2026-27 scale under union negotiation

Official sources