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MSH Neuroradiology Fellowship

The Neuroradiology Fellowship at The Mount Sinai Hospital admits seven promising fellows each year into its one-year, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education-accredited training program. Each fellow is exposed to a variety of cases and imaging techniques using cutting-edge computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance (MR), and positron emission tomography (PET) equipment, as well as advanced post-processing software on dedicated workstations and network access platforms. Our magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) installations include PET-MR and 7T MRI scanners, and additional training is provided in a wide range of neurointerventional, CT fluoroscopic, and ultrasound-guided neuroradiologic procedures.

Throughout the Neuroradiology Fellowship, we leverage a variety of advanced imaging techniques to provide comprehensive training. We use stroke imaging, such as CT and MR perfusion, 3D anatomical and vascular post processing, vessel wall imaging, and MRI dynamic contrast enhancement, as well as functional MRI. We apply a number of these techniques in our advanced tumor imaging training.

Each fellow also performs a variety of neuroradiologic procedures, including lumbar puncture and myelography, CT and fluoroscopic-guided spine biopsy, CT and ultrasound biopsy of the head and neck, (including thyroid nodules), vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty, spinal pain injections, and cerebral angiography.

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Amit Aggarwal, MD

ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR | Diagnostic, Molecular and Interventional Radiology

Amit Aggarwal, M.D. is an Associate Professor of Radiology in the Division of Neuroradiology at The Icahn School of...

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Our fellows train in all major aspects of neuroradiology and learn to interpret a variety of neuroradiology cases. They acquire additional skills in processing and interpreting advanced imaging cases, as well as experience with performing multiple procedures.

Fellows are also expected to present the salient aspects of cases to their peers and faculty across a variety of specialties, including neurology, neurosurgery, and otolaryngology. These presentations ensure the fellows gain proficiency in protocoling imaging studies appropriately and tailoring each examination to answer specific clinical questions.

With each clinical rotation, our fellows expand their experience through case interpretation. In addition to clinical rotations, they gain knowledge and skills through didactic programs, such as our conferences, lectures, and journal club.

Inpatient and Outpatient Rotations

During impatient rotations, our fellows gain experience in emergency, hospital, and neurosurgical neuroradiologic imaging, including CT/MR of the brain and spine, as well as stroke CT angiography/perfusion.

Additional experience occurs for our fellows during outpatient rotations. These rotations provide further exposure to neuroradiologic imaging studies, including CT/MR of the brain and spine, as well as advanced imaging, including MR spectroscopy, MR/CT perfusion, MR permeability, and 3D reconstructions.

Head and Neck Imaging Training

Fellows also receive training in head and neck imaging studies, including CT/MR of the neck, sinuses, orbits, and temporal bones, as well as 3D reconstructions for preoperative assessment, and PET/CT of the neck.

When evaluating these inpatient and outpatient cases, newer techniques are emphasized, including 4D CT imaging for parathyroid adenomas. Additionally, we are developing and implementing diffusion-weighted imaging and advanced imaging techniques for head and neck cancer.

Neurointerventional Procedures

Through neurointerventional procedures, our fellows enhance their understanding of lumbar punctures/myelograms, kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty, spinal pain injections, spinal biopsies, head and neck/thyroid CT, and ultrasound biopsies.

Evening and Weekend Shift and Call

During evening shifts, fellows interpret emergency and inpatient studies. This provides an opportunity for fellows to independently hone their skills, manage time effectively, and serve as the primary neuroradiology contact.

Fellows also work in-house on Saturdays and Sundays from 8 am-8 pm with the weekend attending, interpreting both inpatient and outpatient studies. They are additionally on procedure call during their weekend shifts.

Interested applicants should apply for the Neuroradiology Fellowship through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Within ERAS, our neuroradiology NRMP program code is: 1490423F0. International applicants are welcome to apply.

Please note that all interviews for the 2024-2025 season will be conducted virtually. Most interviews will be held in January, February, and March 2024.