Exchange Programme for
head & neck radiology fellowships
learn from the best
Recent advances in multi-detector CT, high resolution MRI and PET CT, as well as clinical research including multimodality image fusion techniques have rapidly expanded the range of applications of these imaging modalities in the head and neck area, which constitutes with its intricate anatomy and wide spectrum of diseases a challenge for most young radiologists.
The current exchange programme offers an opportunity to complement subspecialisation training in head and neck radiology or an existing structured fellowship programme, through exchange, in this field of radiology. Through three months of training the fellows will be provided with intensive modular training in head and neck radiology and will be supervised by specialised tutors at a pre-selected, highly esteemed, academic training centre in Europe.
how to apply
To apply, please
- Log in to the MyUser Area of the ESR Website and select the button “Exchange Programmes for Fellowships”
(If you are not an ESR Member or need to renew your ESR Membership, please click here.) - Choose your respective subspeciality and preferred training centre. You should indicate also your second and third choices.
- To upload the Application Package as one single PDF file (max. 8MB). For details see below.
Please note:
Up to four places are offered and organised through ESOR. The successful applicants will receive a grant jointly provided by ESR/ESOR and ESHNR.
- This exchange programme is applicable to radiologists within the first three-four years after certification, who desire to become subspecialist radiologists in head and neck radiology.
- Basic knowledge of current clinical practice in radiology with regard to CT, MRI and US. Competence in producing a radiological report, in summarising the relevant radiologic findings, in communicating with clinicians and patients, as well as the interest to work in a clinical department with multi-disciplinary staff and high-cost equipment are essential. Understanding the immediate therapeutic consequences and the medico-legal implications of uncertainty and errors in the head and neck area are necessary. In addition, a good clinical background in other disciplines, which has been achieved through clinical experience and training prior to entering the fellowship is desirable.
- Applicants must be proficient in English.
- An active ESR and ESHNR membership fee is required.
PLEASE NOTE:
- Applicants who were selected for this programme in the past cannot be considered for a second time.
- It will be possible to apply for one programme and within this programme for one topic only.
- To ensure equal opportunities candidates should apply only to institutions outside of their country of residence/work.
- All applications will be carefully reviewed by an evaluation committee after the submission deadline.
- The selected candidates will be asked to provide additional documents to the training centre for administrative purposes.
- A valid Covid-19 vaccination certificate will be required by most hospitals.
- The selected fellows are further asked to take care of their health insurance and are responsible for their visa. (Please make sure to apply in time because of longer waiting periods.)
All applicants must provide the following documents as a single PDF file:
01
Letter of Motivation
Addressed to the Evaluation Committee and including a summary of their training background, areas of particular strength and interest and a brief description of how they would hope to implement and apply their medical training
03
Documentation of Recent Board Certification
Certification must be no more than 4 years old.
04
Letters of Recommendation
Addressed to the Evaluation Committee from the head of department of the current training centre or a previously undertaken academic training
*Each candidate is required to submit the provided ESOR CV. Any application with another CV will not be considered. Please note that only complete applications can be considered. To apply for or renew your ESR membership please click here.
Duration of Fellowship and Funding
programme structure
Based on weekly training programme modules, the trainee will familiarise him/herself with the institution’s imaging equipment. He/She will then learn data handling and post-processing at different workstations, followed by case-by-case hands-on teaching on routine clinical cases with different modalities from experienced staff. At the end of the training programme the trainee should be proficient in discussing the appropriate imaging modality and imaging technique with referring clinicians and be able to interpret different head and neck examinations on his/her own.
In non-native English speaking training centres teaching would be in English, while major radiological conferences and reporting may be in the local language. Some knowledge of the local language may be an advantage.
The trainee will be able to observe clinical activities, but will not have direct patient care responsibilities.
It is the trainee’s responsibility to communicate with the centre regarding the details of the training and whether more responsibilities than observer status can be obtained. ESOR solely acts as facilitator and coordinator between the training centre and the trainee.
Certification
After successful completion of the three-month training the trainee receives a certificate from ESR/ESOR and ESHNR. In order to receive this, the fellow must present a written report about his/her work and activities during the programme.
Evaluation committee
Tim Beale | |
Soraya Robinson | |
Berit Verbist |
