The Body Imaging section of Diagnostic Radiology provides a comprehensive range of diagnostic services at OHSU. We are a multimodality section, interpreting computed tomography (CT), magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), ultrasound, x-ray, and fluoroscopy to investigate abdominopelvic pathologies. We also perform a range of diagnostic image guided procedures to advance patient care. At OHSU in general, diagnostic radiology performs procedures that are diagnostic (biopsies and aspirations) and interventional radiology performs procedures that are therapeutic (drain placements, ablations, anything intravascular).  

Our staff includes 15 team-trained body radiologists and 2 physician associates. We work closely with clinical services throughout the institution including internal medicine, multiple surgical specialties, oncology, gynecology, trauma, and more. As a section, we participate in 6 multidisciplinary conferences weekly.  

Meet our Body Imaging Radiologists.

The Body Imaging Fellowship at OHSU provides comprehensive multimodality training in abdominal and pelvic imaging. Upon completion of fellowship, our fellows are experts in body imaging and ready to begin their careers as staff radiologists in academic or private practices. We have had graduates work throughout the northwest and across the country.    

Fellows gain hands-on experience at the workstation and in procedural settings, with graduated autonomy throughout the year. Active participation in interdisciplinary conferences and collaboration with residents support skill development and clinical confidence. 

Clinical Experience 

Fellows are exposed to a broad range of adult pathology. OHSU is a high-volume academic medical center, tertiary referral center, a level 1 trauma center, an active transplant center, and has a major oncology program through the Knight Cancer Institute. 

Program Highlights 

Fellows rotate weekly through 3 rotations:  

• CT/MR at the main hospital: CT and MRI focus rotation in a busy reading room in the main hospital. Location is a dedicated body imaging reading room with 6 workstations (and windows!). Fellows get 1:1 training and read out throughout the day. Fellows also participate in CT guided biopsies and have the option to learn in bore MRI guided prostate biopsies.  
• CT/MR/Fluoro at the Center for Health and Healing: Multimodality rotation in a quieter and smaller reading room with 1 attending, 1 PA, and up to 2 residents. This rotation is an opportunity to work on volume and emulates an outpatient radiology environment.  
• US/US procedures: The fellow is the primary contact and operator for ultrasound image guided procedures (solid organ biopsies, superficial biopsies, FNA, paracentesis/thoracentesis). We also perform contrast enhanced ultrasounds, the only institution in Oregon to offer this service. The fellow also reads ultrasounds and other modalities as able. The ability to workup and perform procedures makes our fellows into better diagnostic radiologists.

Fellows present cases at two multidisciplinary conferences per week. By preparing and presenting these cases, fellows build relationships with referring oncologists, surgeons, radiation oncologists, and become trusted members of the team. Fellows learn what is the most important and clinically relevant information for each report.   

Weekly body rounds. Attendings, fellows, and residents show interesting cases from the week 

• 26 days PTO 
• Up to 10 conference days.  
• One half day a week academic time. 
• Home PACS station. 
• Moonlighting opportunities.  
• Individual performance quarterly with the program director.  

Technology and Facilities 

OHSU offers state-of-the-art imaging equipment, including:  

• 7 CT scanners (with 128-slice and dose-reduction capabilities) 
• 12 MRI scanners (including 3T and large-bore systems)
• PET MRI
• Advanced ultrasound units with grayscale, Doppler capabilities, and contrast enhanced ultrasound

Location 

OHSU is in Portland, Oregon, a vibrant and exciting city with excellent food, culture, and sporting events. We have easy access to outdoor recreation including the coast and mountains within 90 minutes.