We offer a one year appointment as lecturer in the Department of Radiology.

There are currently NO openings for the MSK fellowship in 2010-2011.

There are 3 openings for 2011-2012.

Our section is responsible for musculoskeletal imaging at Indiana University Medical Center, which consists of five hospitals with a total of 2,000 beds. In addition, we interpret examinations from two other network affiliated hospitals and multiple imaging centers. Each day, we interpret 35 to 50 cross-sectional studies that include a mix of MRI and CT examinations. We have full responsibility for the performance and interpretation of musculoskeletal MRI, multichannel CT, arthrography, and image-guided bone and soft tissue biopsies.

Equipment includes 19 clinical MRI scanners ranging in strength from 1.0 to 3.0 tesla, a 3.0 Tesla research MRI scanner, 15 multichannel CT scanners including 64 channel machines, 4 DEXA scanners, two PET scanners (one with CT), and a small parts PET research scanner. We serve as an alpha site for multichannel CT for Philips Medical Systems (Cleveland, OH). All projection radiography studies are performed digitally with the majority using direct radiography. All of the examinations are available by PACS. We use voice recognition dictation systems.

Our collaborative clinical, research, and teaching relationships with the Section of Rheumatology and Department of Orthopedic Surgery are excellent. IU has one of only 14 Multipurpose Arthritis Centers (MACs) in the country funded by the NIH. There is a strong emphasis on joint replacement in the orthopedic surgery department and our section has published much of the imaging literature in this area. Excellent sports medicine exposure is achieved through our outreach programs and our affiliation with the National Institute of Fitness and Sport. There is an active orthopedic oncology service that provides exposure to tumor imaging. Within the hospitals described above are two Level I Trauma Centers ensuring excellent exposure to trauma related musculoskeletal imaging.

Our collaborations yield much material for publication and presentation at such venues as the International Skeletal Society, the Society of Skeletal Radiology, Radiological Society of North America, and the American Roentgen Ray Society. Participants in the musculoskeletal program are encouraged to participate in all aspects of our clinical and academic work.

For more information or additional questions, interested individuals should contact:


Robert Choplin, M.D., Professor
Director, Musculoskeletal Radiology Fellowship Program
c/o Kathie Pedersen
Indiana University Hospital, Room 0279
550 N. University Blvd.
Indianapolis, IN 46202-5253
 
Telephone: 317-278-2449
Fax: 317-278-2803
Email care of: Kathie Pedersen

 

Our Musculoskeletal Radiology Faculty:

Our Past Fellows
in Musculoskeletal Radiology

2008-2009	Daniel Branam, MD Practice: Private Practice, Indiana	Alan Northington, MD Practice: Private Practice, Kentucky
2007-2008	Adam Gregory, MDIvan Ramirez, MD Practice: Private Practice, Indiana	Practice: Private Practice, California
	Jeff Wichman, MD Practice: Private Practice, Missouri
2006-2007	W. Kent Hansen, MD Practice:Private Practice, Indiana	Marc Johnson, MD Practice:Private Practice, Indiana
2005-2006	Jody Barber, MD Practice: Private Practice, Indiana	Michael Conley, MD Practice:  Private Practice, Indiana
	Peter D’Amour, MD Practice:  Staff Radiologist, Indiana of Medicine University School
2004-2005	George Dunn, MD Practice:  Private Practice, Missouri	Brad Johnston, MD Practice:  Private Practice, Indiana
	Matthew Lowery, MD Practice:  Private Practice, Colorado
2003-2004	Michael Fuchs, MD Practice: Private Practice, Idaho	Tracy Martin, MD Practice:  Private Practice, Wisconsin
2002-2003	Richard Kijowski, MD Practice:  Faculty, University of Wisconsin	Jorge Medina, MD Practice:  Private Practice, Massachusetts
2001-2002	Robert Choplin, MD Practice:  Faculty, Indiana of Medicine University School	Michael Sze, MD Practice:  Private Practice, Texas
2000-2001	Keith Crow, MD Practice:  San Antonio, Texas
1999-2000	Edward L. Yang, MD Practice:  Private Practice, Indiana
1998-1999	Scott Childress, MD Practice:  Private Practice, Indiana	Darren Davenport, MD Practice:  Private Practice, Iowa