Fellowships & other training programmes
Breast Imaging Fellowships
The rapid increase in the demand for imaging women with symptoms and for population screening means that there is a need to sufficiently train further young radiologists to render confident diagnosis in breast imaging and intervention using all modalities. This has led the European Society of Radiology (ESR) and the European Society of Breast Imaging (EUSOBI) to take the initiative in establishing an exchange programme for fellowships or subspecialisation training in breast imaging.
Online application
Application is open until March 17, 2025
Details about the application process and further information are available on the ESOR website.
Aim
Breast Imaging is at the heart of modern management of breast disease, aiming to diagnose and discharge patients promptly while distinguishing between benign and growing tumours. The programme offers an opportunity to complement subspecialisation training in breast imaging or an existing structured fellowship programme, through exchange. During three months of training the trainee will be provided with intense modular training in breast imaging and will be supervised by a specialised tutor at a pre-selected, highly esteemed, academic training centre in Europe.
The programme is aimed at board-certified radiologists within the first three-four years after certification who desire to become radiologists with a subspecialist interest in breast imaging.
Number of available places
5 places are offered and organised through ESOR. Successful applicants will receive a grant jointly provided by EUSOBI and ESR/ESOR.
Eligibility
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This programme applies to radiologists within the first three-four years after certification, who desire to become subspecialist radiologists in breast imaging.
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Core training in clinical radiology in line with national training scheme and in accordance with the ESR syllabus. This should include core experience in breast imaging.
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Applicants must be fluent, and provide all documentation, in English.
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Active ESR and EUSOBI memberships are required.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Applicants who were selected for this programme in the past cannot be considered for a second time.
- You may apply to apply to one programme, and one topic, only.
- Candidates may only apply to institutions outside of their country of residence / work. No exceptions can be made.
- The selected candidates will be asked to provide additional documents to the training centre for administrative purposes.
- Selected candidates are asked to apply for their own work permits and insurance. Please consider potentially long visa application waiting times when applying. Training centres will provide assistance.
- All applications will be carefully reviewed by an evaluation committee after the submission deadline.
Duration of fellowship and funding
The training will start in the second half of the year in accordance with the training center and last for three months. The Fellowship must be completed by the end of 2025. The Fellow will receive a grant (€3.500,-) upon completion of the training, delivery of a final report and submission of original flight tickets and accommodation receipts. The grant is intended to contribute in part to travel and accommodation expenses during the training period. ESOR cannot guarantee that the grant will cover these costs in full. During the training period the Fellow is responsible for covering their expenses and their own health insurance. The training itself is offered for free. Please note that in particular cases administrative charges may arise, which are to be covered by the grant.
Programme structure
Based on a weekly training programme, the trainee will familiarise him/herself with all aspects of breast imaging and intervention by case-by-case hands-on teaching on routine clinical cases provided by an experienced staff. The trainee will design a personalised programme with their tutor to cover areas that will be most useful to their anticipated practice, ie referral-based imaging, screening, interventional, or MRI. At the end of the training programme the trainee will have developed sound knowledge in subspecialty breast disease.
Training in non-native English speaking centres is in English, but radiological conferences and reporting may be in the local language. Some knowledge of the local language may be an advantage.
The trainee will be able to observe clinical activities, but will not have direct patient care responsibilities.
It is the trainee’s responsibility to communicate with the centre should the trainee want greater responsibilities. ESOR acts solely as a facilitator and coordinator between the training centre and the trainee.
Certification
Upon the receipt of a written report from the fellow about the fellow’s activities and work during the programme, the trainee will receive a certificate from ESR/ESOR and EUSOBI.
Breast Imaging Scholarships
Online application
Application is open until March 17, 2025.
For further information please refer to the ESOR website.
Aim
The ESOR Visiting Scholarship Programme (Europe) offers qualified trainees the opportunity to get to know another training environment and to kick off an interest for subspecialisation in radiology. During three months of training the scholars will be provided with a structured, modular introduction to different subspecialties and will be supervised by a specialised tutor in a pre-selected, highly esteemed academic training centre in Europe.
Eligibility
- These scholarships are available to residents with an interest in subspecialisation, who are in their 3rd, 4th, or 5th year of training in radiology.
- Applicants must be fluent, and provide all documentation, in English.
- You must provide proof of completion of at least two years of residency, verified by the head of the department. Competence in producing a radiological report and communicating with clinicians and patients is appreciated, as well as knowledge of the principles of administration and management applied to a clinical department with multi-disciplinary staff and high-cost equipment.
- Previous experience of specialisation, including basic knowledge of imaging methods, indications for imaging and, clinical expectations, is advantageous.
- An active ESR membership is required. To apply for, or renew, your ESR Membership, please click here.
Applicants who were selected for this programme or the Visiting Scholarship Programme USA in the past cannot be considered again.
Duration of scholarship and funding
The training will start in the second half of the year in accordance with the training center and last for three months. The scholarship must be completed by the end of 2025. The scholar will receive a grant (€3.500,-) upon completion of the training, delivery of a final report and submission of original flight tickets and accommodation receipts. The grant is intended to contribute in part to travel and accommodation expenses during the training period. ESOR cannot guarantee that the grant will cover these costs in full. During the training period the scholar is responsible for covering their expenses and their own health insurance. The training itself is offered for free. Please note that in particular cases administrative charges may arise, which are to be covered by the grant.
Programme structure
The trainee will have the opportunity to follow and participate in the core knowledge training programme through tutorials and lectures, followed by hands-on teaching on routine clinical cases and/or modality techniques and protocols, led by an assigned tutor.
Training in non-native English speaking centres is in English, but radiological conferences and reporting may be in the local language. Some knowledge of the local language may be an advantage.
The trainee will be able to observe clinical activities, but will not have direct patient care responsibilities.
It is the trainee’s responsibility to communicate with the centre should the trainee want greater responsibilities. ESOR acts solely as a facilitator and coordinator between the training centre and the trainee.
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