Musculoskeletal Imaging & Intervention Fellowship
Fellowship Information
Number of Positions: 2
Length of Fellowship: 1 year
Facilities: Memorial Hermann Hospital-Texas Medical Center (MH-TMC), Memorial Hermann- TMC Outpatient Imaging, Memorial Hermann Rockets Orthopedic Hospital, MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital-Houston, Texas.
Requirements:
- Applicants must have completed a diagnostic radiology residency.
- Applicants must be American Board of Radiology Certification Eligible
How to Apply:
Apply online at: https://apps.uth.edu/radiologyfellowship
Accepting Applications: Currently accepting applications for the 2027-2028 academic year.
Selection Process:
Our fellowship participates in the National Residency Match Program (NRMP) for musculoskeletal fellowships and adheres to the SCARD Fellowship Embargo Guidelines. Further information regarding musculoskeletal fellowship embargo guidelines can be found here. The Fellowship Program Director selects fellows. All interviews will be virtual.
November 1, 2025 – First day to accept applications
January 12, 2026 – First day of interviews
March 31, 2026 – Last day of interviews.
Goals and Objectives for Training:
The Musculoskeletal Imaging & Intervention Fellowship in the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging is designed to train radiologists in musculoskeletal imaging. Musculoskeletal imaging is focused on high-end sports imaging, image-guided musculoskeletal procedures, and musculoskeletal trauma, but also contains significant musculoskeletal oncology, rheumatology, and neurography imaging.
The fellowship is designed to provide advanced training in computed tomography, ultrasound, and magnetic resonance imaging as well as ultrasound, fluoroscopy, and CT-guided musculoskeletal procedures.
Clinical emphasis
Fellows will complete 13 four-week rotations. Eleven of the rotations will be musculoskeletal focused with two elective rotations in other specialties, such as body MRI, neuroradiology, and breast imaging available for fellows to customize their fellowship to suit the needs of their future employment.
Fellows may be promoted to Instructor in the Department of Diagnostic and Interventional Imaging during their training. This change in status allows increased clinical responsibility (an average of one day per week of faculty responsibility) with a corresponding increase in salary. This also provides valuable experience for independent practice and experience in supervising residents.
Fellowship Rotations
Musculoskeletal imaging rotations are primarily at the Memorial Hermann outpatient imaging department in the Texas Medical Center and the Memorial Hermann Rockets Orthopedic Hospital. Fellows will also have the opportunity to rotate at the MD Anderson Cancer Center.
Fellows have the opportunity to interact with orthopedic surgeons, rheumatologists, PM & R, and many other specialties both in interdisciplinary conferences and daily clinical work. The program provides imaging for many professional and collegiate athletes, including providing imaging services for the Houston Rockets, Houston Dash, Houston, Dynamo, and University of Houston. Memorial Hermann is one of only two level I trauma centers servicing the greater Houston area and is home to many regionally and nationally renowned sports, joint replacement, orthopedic oncology, and orthopedic trauma surgeons. Fellows get exposure not just to a wide array of orthopedic pathology but also learn about the latest surgical techniques.
Fellows read advanced level musculoskeletal imaging for Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital. Children’s Memorial Hermann Hospital is one of only two children’s hospitals in the region and is the primary referral center for the 16 hospital Memorial Hermann Health System. Fellows interact and provide services for many pediatric musculoskeletal specialties, including rheumatology, orthopedics, and infectious disease.
Memorial Hermann Hospital has an orthopedic oncology specialty team that receives both regional and national referrals. Fellows read both initial and follow-up imaging on a wide range of orthopedic soft tissue and bone tumors as well as participate in weekly interdisciplinary orthopedic tumor conferences. Fellows can further supplement their musculoskeletal oncology experience by rotating through the MD Anderson Cancer Center, one of the premier cancer treatment centers in the nation.
Musculoskeletal interventional procedures are an emphasis of our program. Fellows are trained in fluoroscopic, ultrasound, and CT guided injections, including arthrography, cyst/joint aspirations, tendon/muscle/fascial injections, and peripheral nerve blocks. Fellows receive training in the utilization of various steroids, visco-supplements, platelet rich plasma (PRP), and soft tissue biopsies. The opportunity for experience in some spine procedures, such as epidural steroid injections and myelography, is available through elective rotations.
Education is an emphasis for our program. Fellows have the option to participate in weekly orthopedic interdisciplinary conferences as well as weekly musculoskeletal teleconferences with other academic institutions. Fellows are expected to assist in preparation for some of the interdisciplinary conferences, as well as participate in the teaching of residents as they rotate through the service.
Completion of a research project during the fellowship is not required, but is encouraged. Presentation of research material at national conferences is supported financially by the department. Dedicated academic time for work on a research project is granted on a case-by-case basis.
Program Director
Nicholas M. Beckmann, MD
Program Director- Musculoskeletal Imaging
6431 Fannin Street, MSB 2.130A
Houston, Texas 77030
[email protected]
Telephone: 713-500-7706