Department of Radiology

Nuclear Medicine Fellowship

Nuclear Medicine Faculty
  • John Hoffman, MD, Professor, Director of Nuclear Medicine 
  • Kathryn A. Morton, MD, Professor 
    • Nuclear Medicine Fellowship Director 
  • Carl Christensen, MD, Assistant Professor

Selection Policy/Process

Candidates for this program are selected based on their preparedness, ability, academic credentials, communication skills, and personal qualities such as motivation and integrity.

To be eligible for appointment to the Housestaff at the University of Utah School of Medicine, an applicant must:

  • Be a graduate of a US or Canadian medical school accredited by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) -OR-
  • Be a graduate of a college of osteopathic medicine in the United States accredited by the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) -OR-
  • Be a graduate of a medical school outside of the United States who meets one or more of the following qualifications:
a) Has a currently valid ECFMG certificate,
OR
b) Has a full and unrestricted license to practice medicine in a US Licensing jurisdiction.
  • In addition, applicants must have passed Parts I and II of USMLE as well as the Clinical Skills Assessment (CSA) prior to the time they will begin training.
  • All selected candidates will be required to comply with the Health Sciences Center Drug Testing Policy.

Program Application Process

An applicant must submit the following:
  1. Completed University of Utah, Department of Radiology Fellowship Application
  2. Curriculum Vitae and one page Personal Statement
  3. USMLE Scores, Steps 1, 2, and 3
  4. Dean’s Letter and transcripts
  5. Three letters of recommendation (one must be from current program director)
  6. Evidence of research activity
  7. Notarized proof of graduation from medical school with date of graduation

INTERNATIONAL MEDICAL GRADUATES MUST
INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING IN ADDITION TO THE ABOVE:

  1. Copy of green card, J-1 clinical visa, or documentation of U.S. citizenship
  2. Valid ECFMG certificate with Clinical Skills Assessment certification
  3. Evidence of previous training in the United States (if applicable)