Fellowship

Diagnostic Neuroradiology Fellowship

The two-year Stanford Diagnostic Neuroradiology Fellowship is a well-balanced training program that encompasses basic and advanced clinical and research skills in areas of adult and pediatric neuroradiology. The fellowship assists radiologists in becoming independent, competent contributors to the investigation of neurological disease. Fellows are exposed to all aspects of diagnostic neuroradiology and actively participate in procedures performed at state-of-the-art levels at Stanford. Weekly interdisciplinary conferences highlight the clinical interactions. 

The second year is distinguished from year one by ample elective time that can be allocated towards scholarly activity or a more focused clinical experience. Elective time provides opportunities for fellows to contribute meaningfully to scholarly and educational activities, and graduates are prepared for leadership through administrative roles during year two, and through opportunities available through the Radiology Department and University.  There are opportunities for increased independence during year two.

Diagnostic Experience

Training includes all aspects of diagnostic neuroradiology including exposure to brain, head and neck, and spine imaging in adult and pediatric populations. 

Fellows gain experience with acute neuroimaging during rotations at Stanford Hospital which is a Level 1 Trauma center, comprehensive stroke center, and tertiary/quaternary referral center. Fellows rotate through outpatient sites, including the Stanford Neuroscience Health Center. Experience in pediatric neuroimaging occurs during dedicated rotations with pediatric neuroradiology faculty at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital (LPCH), which is located on the same campus as the main hospital. 

Neuroradiology fellows will be exposed to all imaging modalities used to evaluate neurologic disease including CT, MRI, myelography, and angiography. Advanced imaging is integrated into imaging protocols and fellows will become adept at interpreting CT and MR perfusion, and functional MRI and DTI.

Image-Guided Procedure Experience

Fellows perform fluoroscopy- and CT-guided lumbar puncture and myelography, including techniques for detecting CSF leaks such as lateral decubitus CT myelography (LDCTM) and digital subtraction myelography (DSM). 

During rotations through Neurointerventional Radiology (NIR), diagnostic neuroradiology fellows will work alongside NIR fellows and faculty on vertebroplasties and spine biopsies, and gain exposure to digital subtraction angiography (DSA) in the investigation of cerebrovascular conditions, and therapeutic interventions such as endovascular thrombectomy, and endovascular management of cerebral and spinal vascular malformations.

Fellows gain experience with minimally-invasive biopsies of the head and neck using ultrasound and CT guidance on a dedicated rotation.

Interdisciplinary Conferences

Fellows present at weekly adult and pediatric neuro-oncology tumor boards and epilepsy conference with opportunities for interested fellows to participate in in skull base, head & neck, and vascular stroke conference. During any given week, there are more than fifteen interdisciplinary conferences with neuroradiology involvement.

Opportunities for Scholarship

Research opportunities are available through the neuroradiology division, radiology department, the Radiological Sciences Laboratory (RSL), and through collaborations with other subspecialties. Neuroradiology Faculty are involved in basic, translational, and clinical research activities as well as QI/QA and process improvement initiatives.

Meeting support is provided to fellows meeting eligibility requirements.

Education

In addition to learning that occurs during readout, fellows have two hours of protected time each week for structured learning activities. The lecture curriculum consists of a weekly interesting case conference led by fellows and weekly didactic given by faculty. 

Fellows teach and mentor residents in the reading room. Interested fellows have the opportunity to give lectures to residents in the classroom and teach medical students through the medical student radiology clerkship.

Faculty

Fellows work with core neuroradiology faculty with diverse clinical and research interests, and who are experts in their fields including stroke/neurovascular imaging, neuro-oncology, and head & neck. Faculty are dedicated to teaching and promoting the careers of fellows. Formal mentorship opportunities are available.

Applying to Fellowship

Applications to the fellowship program year beginning July 2026 are submitted through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), which opens on November 13, 2024. Applicants are encouraged to submit ERAS application materials ahead of December 4, 2024, when our program begins reviewing applications and inviting applicants to interview. All interviews will be conducted virtually. We participate in the National Residency Matching Program (NRMP).

Applicants must be eligible for a full unrestricted California Medical Physician’s & Surgeon’s License issued by the State for California to be considered for fellowship training. Possession of Radiology Board Certification and a California Medical License is required prior to appointment. For details, please visit the Medical Board of California website here: (https://www.mbc.ca.gov/Licensing/Physicians-and-Surgeons/)

Interview Dates for July 2026 Appointments

Friday, March 7, 2025
Friday, March 14, 2025
Friday, March 21, 2025
Friday, March 28, 2025

NRMP 2025 Calendar for July 2026 Appointments

March 12, 2025 - Match Opens
April 16, 2025 - Ranking Opens
June 4, 2025 - Rank Order List Certification Deadline
June 18, 2025 - Match Day

Program Administration

Malika Curry (contact)
Fellowship Program Coordinator

Eric Tranvinh, MD
Fellowship Program Director
Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiology

Kimberly Seifert, MD
Fellowship Associate Program Director
Clinical Assistant Professor of Radiology