Neuroradiology

The Neuroradiology Section of Diagnostic Radiology offers comprehensive CT and MRI services for imaging of the brain, spine, and head & neck in both adult and pediatric patients. Our advanced imaging capabilities paired with subspecialty-trained neuroradiologists provides accurate diagnosis of a range of diseases including stroke, tumor, trauma, demyelinating disease, epilepsy, headache, neurodegenerative disease, degenerative spine disease, and other complex neurologic conditions. Additionally, our faculty perform image-guided spine procedures including diagnostic and therapeutic lumbar punctures, and myelography. 

Neuroradiology plays a vital role in the multidisciplinary care model at OHSU. We collaborate closely with clinical partners across neurology, neurosurgery, interventional neuroradiology, ENT surgery, orthopedic surgery, vascular surgery, internal medicine, and other specialties. Each examination is carefully tailored to the specific diagnostic questions posed by the referring clinicians 

Meet our Neuroradiologists.

Neuroradiology Fellowship

  • 1-year fellowship
  • 3 positions per year
  • ACGME accredited

Clinical Experience 

Fellows gain experience across all imaging modalities used to evaluate neurologic disease. During the fellowship year, fellows interpret a high volume of CT and MRI studies, perform lumbar punctures and myelography, and have exposure to ultrasound, nuclear medicine and radiographic studies. Fellows will receive training in and interpret advanced imaging techniques including CT and MRI perfusion, functional MRI, and PET/MRI. 

Our program is a well-balanced academic training program that encompasses all aspects of both adult and pediatric neuroradiology. As the only academic center in Oregon, OHSU serves a large and diverse catchment area, offering exposure to a broad array of both foundational and highly complex clinical cases.

OHSU provides a rich multidisciplinary learning environment for neuroradiology fellows, in collaboration with OHSU Neurology and other subspecialty departments, including centers specializing in stroke, epilepsy, and Alzheimer’s disease. The fellowship includes focused time in three key subspecialties of neuroradiology: Neurosurgery, Head and Neck Imaging, and Pediatric Neuroradiology. 

Interventional neuroradiologic procedures are also performed at state-of-the-art levels with the Dotter Institute at OHSU, and neuroradiology fellows will actively participate in these diagnostic angiographic procedures with the neurointerventional team. Additional partnership with neuroscience researchers, the Oregon Regional Primate Center, leading MR physicists and image analysis experts, offer a unique opportunity for advanced academic training. 

Program Highlights 

Our Diagnostic Neuroradiology Fellowship is ACGME-accredited and requires a one- or two-year commitment. Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible radiologists, with selection through the NRMP. 

The program is designed to train neuroradiologists with the highest level of clinical expertise, and to cultivate future leaders in academic neuroradiology. Fellows engage in comprehensive clinical, research, and educational activities through their training. 

Approximate annual imaging volumes: 

  • Neuro CT: 27,000 
  • Neuro MRI: 21,200 
  • Lumbar Punctures / Myelograms: 600 

Technology and Facilities 

Our fleet of 12 MRI scanners and 8 CT scanners are distributed among several locations in the Portland metro area, inluding: 

  • OHSU Main Hospital 
  • Doernbecher Children's Hospital
  • Center for Health & Healing
  • Portland VA Medical Center 

Faculty and Teaching 

All faculty are fellowship-trained in Neuroradiology. Our Neuroradiology faculty are also ABR subspecialty certified (via the Neuroradiology CAQ exam), or will obtain certification upon eligibility.

Location

Neuroradiology is located on the 10th floor of the main hospital. OHSU is located in Portland, Oregon, with easy access to outdoor recreation including the coast and mountains within 90 minutes. The city offers a balance of urban living and natural surroundings.

  • Anatomy Lecture Series: Weekly 30 min fast paced lectures reviewing core neuroanatomy within the first few months of fellowship.
  • Fellowship Lecture Series: Weekly 30 min didactic lectures of advanced topics, following the neuroradiology fellowship curriculum.
  • Interesting Case series: Weekly 30 min review of notable cases from the prior week and faculty teaching files.
  • Resident Lecture Series: Approximately 30 one-hour resident lectures delivered by neuroradiology faculty to residents and fellows (Near the end of the fellowship, fellows typically give at least one lecture to the residents with faculty guidance).

Fellows spend two weeks on the neurointerventional rotation performing diagnostic and therapeutic procedures. Fellows may spend additional time on rotation if desired or if they have a more focused interest in neurointerventional procedures.

Fellows take call with faculty for one week at a time beginning on Friday, approximately every four weeks. Call frequency remains every four weeks, even if there are 3 fellows. Fellows do not take neurointerventional call.

Fellows are assigned to cover various Multidisciplinary tumor boards and Case conferences, with faculty oversight, throughout the year. These high-yield conferences enhance contextual learning, and promote the development of sustained collaborative relationships with our referring clinicians. These include:

  • Neurology/Neurosurgery
    • Adult Brain Tumor Board
    • Spine tumor board
    • Neuro ICU Case Conference
    • Adult Epilepsy Conference
  • Pediatric Neuroradiology
    • Pediatric Brain Tumor Board
    • Pediatric Neurology Interesting Case conference
    • Pediatric stroke case conference
    • Pediatric Epilepsy Conference
  • Head and Neck
    • ENT Tumor Board
    • Neuro-ophthalmology interesting case conference
    • Skull base tumor board
    • Neuro Vascular malformations

Fellows are expected to participate in at least one scholarly activity, and one Quality Improvement (PQI) activity per year.

For more benefit information visit the OHSU GME Benefits page.

Questions?

Contact Administrative Coordinator, Kim Meeder: meederk@ohsu.edu.

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Admission and Application Requirements

Our fellowship program is full through 2027/28. We will be accepting applications for 2028/29 through ERAS starting September 1, 2026. 

For more information on OHSU Trainee Policies, please visit our GME page.

This is information for our diagnostic neuroradiology fellowship. If you are interested in a neurointerventional fellowship, please contact Ryan Priest, Fellowship Director, or visit Charles T. Dotter Department of Interventional Radiology for more information.

Recruitment

  • Recruiting* for 3 positions for the 2028/29 Fellowship Year and will begin accepting applications September 1, 2026

*OHSU has paused recruitment for applicants who would require a new H-1B visa, in response to recent federal changes. If you have an H1-B visa currently or do not need a visa (e.g. are a green card holder), we are still accepting applications.

Admissions

Requirements to apply to the Neuroradiology Fellowship program:

  • Must be a Board Certified or Board Eligible radiologist
  • Must be eligible for an unrestricted Oregon state medical license prior to beginning the fellowship

How to Apply

To apply, please upload to ERAS:

  • One completed and signed application form
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Personal statement
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Photocopy of the Dean's letter from your medical school or ECFMG certificate
  • USMLE Step 1, 2, 3 scores
Submit your application

Section Chief

Fellowship Director

Meet our Neuroradiologist team.