Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) and Emory University are pleased to offer a one-year non-ACGME accredited Pediatric Neuroradiology fellowship. We currently have openings for the upcoming (2023-24) and futureacademic years.
CHOA is one of the largest pediatric healthcare systems in the United States, with 650 beds across the system, and one of the leading children’s hospitals in the nation. It is comprised of 3 free-standing children’s hospitals in metro Atlanta; Egleston located next to Emory University Hospital, Scottish Rite located to the north of the city, and Hughes Spalding located across the street from Grady Memorial Hospital. There are 2 outpatient imaging facilities in nearby suburbs. Our state-of-the-art equipment includes 8 MRI scanners, 5 CT scanners, and 1 PET-CT scanner. An intraoperative 3T MRI scanner is located at Scottish Rite. The new 446-bed Arthur M. Blank Children’s Hospital is currently under construction, slated to open in 2024. CHOA is nationally ranked by U.S. News & World Report, including in neurology, neurosurgery, and oncology, and is the top Children’s Hospital in the Southeast. The Children’s Center for Neurosciences Research (CCNR) is ranked as one of the top programs in the country by U.S. News & World Report. The Aflac Cancer and Blood Disorders Center located at CHOA is Georgia’s top pediatric cancer research center and is number one in the nation for enrollment into Children’s Oncology Group (COG) therapeutic trials. CHOA has a recognized Level 4 Comprehensive Epilepsy Center and is a Level 1 trauma center.
Dr. Susan Palasis, the Director of Pediatric Neuroradiology, leads a team of 10 fellowship-trained pediatric neuroradiologists. Our faculty are dedicated to excellence in clinical neuroradiology and research and provide education for Emory medical students, residents, and fellows. The pediatric neuroradiology fellowship provides extensive experience in all neuroimaging modalities, including CT, MRI, PET, SPECT, and advanced neuroimaging techniques, such as perfusion, DTI, MR spectroscopy, and fMRI. A 3D lab with dedicated staff assist with post-processing of advanced neuroimaging examinations. Our neuroradiologists lead multiple interdisciplinary conferences in which the fellows participate. A dedicated didactic and interactive pediatric neuroradiology curriculum has been designed to provide optimal education to the fellows. The fellowship can be tailored to provide candidates greater exposure in any areas of subspecialized interest they may have.
There are numerous opportunities and support for research projects and academic endeavors made possible by the close working relationship with neuroscientists throughout CHOA, Emory University, and the Georgia Institute of Technology. The Emory Department of Pediatrics is currently ranked number 1 in NIH funding for all pediatric departments. The division is supported by 2 full-time medical physicists with MR expertise, 2 full-time imaging processing specialists, and a research assistant. Additionally, Emory University has 7T MRI and PET/MRI systems, with opportunities for collaborative research.
The city of Atlanta is one of the fastest growing metro areas in the nation. Atlanta is a vibrant cultural hub, rich in history and leading in diversity. Our mild weather allows year-round outdoor activities and festivities to take place and the sporting and food scenes are amongst the best in the nation. Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport is one of the top airports in the nation and the busiest in the world, connecting the city conveniently to national and international destinations.
Interested applicants should follow the link listed below for additional information.
Department of Radiology, Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta
1001 Johnson Ferry Road 30342
Atlanta, GA
Adam.Goldman-Yassen@choa.org
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta and Emory University are affirmative action / equal opportunity employers. Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the United States.
Candidates should be American Board of Radiology certified or eligible in Diagnostic Radiology and have completed or are enrolled in an accredited fellowship in pediatric radiology or neuroradiology.
