Local Fellowship in Cardiothoracic Imaging

Division: Radiological Sciences

Department: Diagnostic Radiology

Training Objectives/Goals

The purpose is to provide supervised hands-on training in the performance, interpretation and reporting of various clinical cardiothoracic radiological examinations so that the Fellow is proficient in independent reporting upon completion of training.

Learning Goals:

To accurately identify and interpret cardiothoracic imaging pathology; diagnostic acumen to be enhanced via radiology-pathological correlation projects and short focussed attachments to relevant clinical departments. High clinical caseloads of challenging and complex cases of a wide variety to accelerate learning. Focussed supervised training in reporting of a threshold number of specific examinations e.g. coronary CT, cardiac/chest MRI, HRCTs equips the fellow for independent reporting upon Fellowship completion.

To learn how to optimise imaging protocols of various modalities to improve diagnostic efficacy and to answer specific clinical query

To learn workflow and processes that improve complex disease workup and management

To present and participate in multi-disciplinary meetings of various clinical specialties so as to be up to date with state-of-the-art disease management.

Mentored review of coronary CT reporting (both live and library cases - total of 250 cases) with a view to obtaining SCCT level II accreditation. ref. https://scct.org/page/SCCTVerificationProg

At the National level, the Fellowship imparts skills and knowledge to Fellows to take back to their institution for state-of-the-art clinical practice in cardiothoracic radiology.

Training Duration

6 months

Number of Fellowship Offered Per Year

Admission Criteria

Possess valid practicing license with the Singapore Medical Council
Satisfactory completion of a radiology residency programme (or equivalent)
Registered under the Register of Specialists with Specialists Accreditation Board (SAB) in Diagnostic Radiology
Letter of recommendation from applicant's HOD
Formal interview with hosting Department Faculty