Fellowships

American Board of Radiology (ABR) Alternate Pathway

The Radiology Department offers qualified candidates the opportunity to participate in the American Board of Radiology (ABR) alternate pathway to complete four years of radiology fellowship training towards eligibility for ABR certification. More details about the International Medical Graduates (IMG) Alternate Pathway can be found on the ABR website.

Scope of Training

At the University of Michigan, the required four years of training can be accomplished through a combination of the following:

  • ACGME-accredited fellowships (neuroradiology, nuclear medicine, pediatric radiology)
  • Non-accredited fellowships (abdominal radiology, advanced neuroradiology, breast radiology, cardiothoracic radiology, musculoskeletal radiology).
  • Up to two years may be completed in a faculty position.
  • One year may be completed in a research position.

Due to Michigan Medical Licensing requirements the first year must be completed in an ACGME-accredited program.

While we make an effort to accommodate your preferences, it's important to note that our training positions are limited and many of our fellowships recruit one to two years in advance. Therefore, you may be offered a four-year pathway that differs from your initial request.

Visa Requirements

Foreign applicants must be legally able to work in the U.S., or eligible to obtain work authorization.  All candidates must be eligible for H-1B visas, which includes successfully passing USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3.  We are unable to accept candidates on J-1 visas.

How to Apply

We are no longer accepting applications for 2025.  Candidates interested in pursuing the four-year Alternate ABR Pathway for 2026 are required to express their interest by submitting all required documentation by October 31, 2025.  Applications received after that date will not be reviewed.

To apply, please submit the following materials to our Education Office at [email protected]

Incomplete applications will not be reviewed.

  1. Current Curriculum Vitae
  2. Completed Universal Application for Fellowship
  3. Medical school diploma
  4. Residency certificate
  5. Personal statement
  6. USMLE (and/or COMLEX) transcripts: Steps 1, 2CS, 2CK, and 3
  7. ECFMG certificate
  8. Preferences for the combination of 4 years of training

Overview – Diagnostic Radiology

The department of Radiology offers post-residency fellowships in various specialties of diagnostic imaging for a one-year or two-year time period. Applicants may wish to study in more than one subspecialty area by dividing the year into two or three segments. Rotations for less than six months are generally discouraged (except for cross-sectional body imaging), although exceptions may be made in special circumstances.

These fellowships are designed to provide individuals an opportunity for specialized training and academic development. The fellow will actively participate in all functions of the selected division, and will assume significant responsibility for its daily operation under the supervision of a full-time faculty member. The fellowship will emphasize current state-of-the-art practices and newer imaging techniques within the selected area of sub-specialization. Opportunities to instruct radiology residents and/or perform basic or clinical research in the selected area will be provided.

The department is responsible for diagnostic imaging at the University's Medical Center, which includes nearly 1000 hospital beds in the main, children's and women's hospitals and cardiovascular center and a large outpatient facility. The range of clinical material available is reflected in the diagnostic output of approximately over 600,000 examinations yearly. Inasmuch as the University of Michigan Hospitals is a large tertiary referral center, a very high percentage of cases studied in the radiology department have significant pathology, and the variety of clinical material is outstanding.

NRMP/Radiology Fellowship Match

Three subspecialties will participate in the National Resident Matching Program fellowship match each year. If you are interested in this fellowship, please contact:

You can obtain more information about the Match at the NRMP Web site: http://www.nrmp.org/

Divisions not participating in NRMP Fellowship Match

The UM Radiology Fellowships comply with the SCARD timeline for fellowship interviews and offers. Internal candidates, international candidates, military candidates, and spouses are excluded from the embargo date timeline.