MSK Fellows receive instruction in a wide spectrum of image interpretation across all modalities. Fellows have the opportunity for further training in spine imaging and intervention in conjunction with our Neuroradiology and Interventional Radiology sections.
Our department emphasizes imaging in sports medicine and maintains a strong relationship with the Orthopedic Surgery Department. Our clinical volume and gamut of pathology prepares musculoskeletal fellows for a bright future in academic medicine or private practice.
Our non-accredited fellows may have the opportunity to serve as attending radiologists outside their fellowship area, for up to approximately 20% time, after sufficient time in fellowship (typically 3 months) for us to assess clinical skills and interests.
Attending assignments are for mutually agreeable services, based on our clinical needs and a fellow's comfort level/skill set. For those interested in and qualified for these assignments, we offer substantial extra compensation.
2026-2027 Recruiting Cycle (in compliance with SCARD Policies and Guidelines)
*All interviews will be virtual*
In-person "Second Look" requests are welcome!
We will be recruiting for one fellowship position. Invitations to interview will be sent as early as November 1st, and interviews will be held from January 11th through March 31st.
Our clinical volume and gamut of pathology prepares musculoskeletal fellows for a bright future in academic medicine or private practice. Imaging includes:
Advanced MR imaging at 1.5 and 3T.
In excess of 5,000 Musculoskeletal MRIs are performed by our department annually
The Musculoskeletal teaching block for Diagnostic Radiology residents takes place during August every year with a core of didactic lectures from UNM Musculoskeletal Radiology faculty and fellows.
Additional lectures from guest speakers vary from year to year.
An academic drawing account is awarded to fellows for reference materials and/or meeting leave expenses.
Fellows are encouraged to participate in resident education by providing case conferences.
There is no research requirement; however, there are ample opportunities for research. Furthermore, fellows have the opportunity to participate at our annual departmental Research Day in May.
A monthly multidisciplinary sports medicine conference with sports medicine faculty and fellows who are the team physicians for the UNM Lobos Athletic Department.
In addition, we work closely with the orthopedic oncology service and participate in a bi-monthly multidisciplinary sarcoma tumor board.
MSK Faculty and Fellows participate in periodic conferences with Rheumatology Fellows
Fellows are active participants in all conferences.
Musculoskeletal fellows are paired with faculty every weekday for coverage of the clinical musculoskeletal radiology service.
Up to one day per week, fellows may be scheduled on a non-musculoskeletal service depending on participant interest and staffing needs of the department and given additional compensation.
