Clinical MR examinations are performed for all indications in the central nervous system, musculoskeletal system, heart, abdomen, pelvis, breasts, and extremities. In particular, abdominal and pelvic MR and MR angiography are the strengths of the program. We also have an extensive research program and perform research studies using uniquely developed, innovative pulse sequences for spectroscopy, vascular imaging, diffusion/perfusion imaging, and functional MR. There are several full-time research physicists who specialize in MRI as part of our faculty; in addition, there are full-time chemists working on contrast agent development, including agents suitable for magnetic resonance imaging.

Both clinical and research fellows play a major role in the operation of the Division. Clinical fellows spend most of their time learning the underlying principles and clinical application of MRI necessary to optimally prescribe and interpret MR images and participate in research projects. Clinical fellows are expected to be able to direct a state-of-the-art MR imaging facility on completion of training and to participate/compete at least one research project.

Our facility is unique in providing state-of-the-art clinical magnetic resonance imaging in an attractive and state-of-the-art hospital setting, closely coupled with a superb basic science program dealing with all aspects of magnetic resonance imaging, contrast agent development, and data image processing.

In addition, the Division offers a fellowship in abdominal CT and abdominal MR as part of a combined cross-sectional imaging fellowship.