Breast Imaging Fellowship

I am delighted to extend a warm welcome to you on behalf of the Breast Imaging Fellowship Program at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. As program director, it is my privilege to introduce you to our fellowship program, which emphasizes excellence in clinical breast care, research, and education.  

The Breast Imaging fellowship is a 12-month training program. The fellowship offers extensive clinical experience in screening and diagnostic mammography, tomosynthesis, breast ultrasound, breast MRI and breast interventional procedures. Expertise will be gained in all breast-related procedures, including ultrasound-guided fine needle aspiration biopsy and core biopsy, stereotactic biopsy with available prone and upright units, tomosynthesis-guided biopsy, MRI-guided biopsy, and preoperative localization procedures using a variety of localization devices. Fellows actively participate in the weekly multidisciplinary Clinical Management Conference that assesses high risk lesions for radiology-pathology concordance and optimal management. Fellows receive academic time to support their educational and research endeavors.  

One of the hallmarks of our program is our multidisciplinary approach to breast cancer care. Our 33 breast imaging faculty and (up to four) breast imaging fellows, enjoy strong relationships with our multidisciplinary clinical colleagues. Fellows receive an elective month, during which they rotate with our clinical colleagues in breast medical oncology, breast surgical oncology, breast radiation oncology, and breast pathology. Our breast imaging faculty and clinical faculty are recognized experts in their fields – our fellows work alongside and learn from them each day.  

The Breast Imaging Department provides a high-volume clinical service with access to complex cases and a wide variety of breast pathology. Our patients are diverse, coming to us from the Houston area, but also from national and international locales. Breast Imaging fellows spend the vast majority of their time at the main campus of MD Anderson Cancer Center, which is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment including:  

• 13 mammography units with tomosynthesis 
• Contrast-enhanced mammography 
• 10 breast ultrasound rooms with dedicated ultrasound technologists 
• 3T breast MRI 
• Upright and prone stereotactic biopsy capability 
• Four mobile mammography vans  

Our fellows go on to be successful on their chosen career paths, whether that be academic or private practice. At MD Anderson, we take great pride in our commitment to providing comprehensive training that equips fellows with the knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to become leaders in the field of breast imaging.  

Thank you for considering the Breast Imaging Fellowship Program at MD Anderson.