Interested in observing our experts in Diagnostic Imaging? Take a look at some of the educational opportunities available in this specialty. Please review our eligibility criteria before applying to one of the programs listed below.

The Cancer Systems Imaging Research Experience Observer Program in the department of Cancer Systems Imaging is accepting observers interested in the research environment, watch techniques, learning laboratory etiquette and equipment uses and how a researcher plans and executes experiments.

Department
Cancer Systems Imaging

Type of Observer Experience
Research/Laboratory

Learning Objectives
The observer will participate in all aspects of the laboratory. They will observe research experiments, attend laboratory group meetings and learn how data is taken from the experiment to presentation to publication. 

Program Fees
All professional applicants are subject to pay an Education & Training administrative fee. Please refer to the main Observer Programs page for more information about the fees and the institution’s application process.

Contact
Elizabeth Roos
Administrative Director
Cancer Systems Imaging
eroos@mdanderson.org

The Diagnostic Imaging Observer Program in the division of Diagnostic Imaging provides U.S.-based and international radiologists an opportunity to visit for the purpose of observing the daily clinical and non-clinical activities in each department. The program is offered for a period of 6 days up to 3 months. Observers will focus on the use of multi-modality imaging (ultrasound, CT, MRI, PET) in the management of cancer patients. In addition, the observer will be offered educational activities, which include in person and virtual didactic lectures, case management presentations and multidisciplinary disease management team conferences. Observer programs are available in the following services: Breast Imaging, Neuroradiology, Thoracic Imaging, Musculoskeletal Radiology and Nuclear Medicine. The program can be tailored to suit individual interests including specific modalities and specialties.

Department
Diagnostic Imaging Education

Type of Observer Experience
Clinical and Research/Laboratory

Learning Objectives
In addition to observing clinical areas, the observer can expect to attend educational activities. Every department listed in the description offers several didactic lectures virtually and some in person. 

Program Dates
September - November (applications must be submitted no later than June 15th)
June - August (applications must be submitted no later than March 15th)

*Dates outside of these months will require justification for an exception by the Chair & Deputy Division Head of Education.

Program Fees
All professional applicants are subject to pay an Education & Training administrative fee. Please refer to the main Observer Programs page for more information about the fees and the institution’s application process.

Department Fee: 
Indicative fees for non-trainees: 1 week: $1800; 2 weeks: $3500; 3 weeks: $4500; 4 weeks: $5500; 5 weeks $6500; 6 weeks: $7500; 7 weeks: 8500; 8 weeks: $9500; 9 weeks $10,500; 10 weeks $11,500; 11 weeks: $12,500; 12 weeks: $13,500

In certain circumstances fees may be modified by Program Chair/Deputy Division Head of Education. Program fees waived for Medical Students/Residents/Fellows.

Please note these fees are in addition to the administrative fee charged to all professional applicants.

Application
To apply for the Diagnostic Imaging Observer Program, please fill out the corresponding Observer Inquiry Form.

Contact
Program Manager:
Melissa Tovar

Program Coordinators:
Esmeralda Fuentes
Manuel Guillen

Diagnostic Imaging-Education
dieducation@mdanderson.org

The Interventional Oncology & Radiology Observer Program in the department of Interventional Radiology is accepting observers interested in exposure to the practice of Interventional Oncology and Radiology at MD Anderson. Activities may include observation of outpatient clinics, inpatient consultation, procedures, post procedure inpatient care, and longitudinal outpatient care. The observer may see a wide variety of clinical problems and procedures including but not limited to venous disease/thrombosis/stenting, portal hypertension/TIPS, percutaneous ablation or lung, liver, soft tissue, kidney and bone, radioembolization, chemoembolization, lymphatic intervention, uterine fibroid treatments, Neuro IR procedures, carotid stenting, spinal augmentation, percutaneous fixation, Pulmonary embolism response team and PE thrombectomy procedures, percutaneous organ access and biopsy, and venous access. Observers coming for a research experience will spend time with our research faculty in the Dunn Lab, which is a full translation and animal research lab housed within the department of Interventional Radiology. 

Department
Interventional Radiology

Type of Observer Experience
Clinical and Research/Laboratory

Learning Objectives
Observers will participate in:

• Daily inpatient rounds
• Pre-procedure rounds
• Procedure suites
• Didactic sessions
• Case conference
• Multidisciplinary conferences
• Outpatient clinic
• Research lab

Program Fees
All professional applicants are subject to pay an Education & Training administrative fee. Please refer to the main Observer Programs page for more information about the fees and the institution’s application process.

Department Fee: 
Students - No additional fee
Trainees - No additional fee
Professionals - 6-15 days - $2,000, 15-30 days - $4,000, 30-60 days - $6,000, 60-90 days - $8,000

Please note these fees are in addition to the administrative fee charged to all professional applicants.

Application
To apply for the Interventional Oncology & Radiology Observer Program, please fill out the corresponding Observer Inquiry Form.

Contact
Caitlin Hammarth
Program Coordinator
Interventional Radiology
cmhammarth@mdanderson.org

The Interventional Radiology Advanced Practice Provider (APP) Observer Program is accepting observers interested in exposure to the practice of the department of Interventional Radiology at MD Anderson. Acvitivies may include observation of outpatient clinics, inpatient consultation, procedures, post procedure inpatient care and longitudinal outpatient care. 

Department
Interventional Radiology

Type of Observer Experience
Clinical

Learning Objectives
Observers will participate in:

• Outpatient clinic
• Inpatient rounding
• Procedure suites

Program Fees
All professional applicants are subject to pay an Education & Training administrative fee. Please refer to the main Observer Programs page for more information about the fees and the institution’s application process.

Contact
Caitlin Hammarth
Program Coordinator
Interventional Radiology
cmhammarth@mdanderson.org