Musculoskeletal Imaging Fellowship

Welcome!
Thank you for your interest in the MSK fellowship at the University of Colorado Denver. My name is Brian Petersen, Director of Musculoskeletal Radiology. I did my residency here at the University of Colorado and was inspired to pursue a career in MSK radiology by Dr. BJ Manaster, who directed the section during the years I was a resident. I did my MSK Radiology Fellowship at the University of Wisconsin. I ventured into private practice for a couple of years before I realized that I belonged back at the University of Colorado. The MSK section is small, but growing, consisting of myself and Dr. James Borgstede. Dr. Borgstede has most recently been the president of the ACR and remains entrenched and active in supporting and protecting Radiology as a specialty. We share his MRI expertise with the Body Imaging section and he also serves as the Vice Chairman for the Department of Radiology. We are proud to welcome a new faculty, Dr. Richard Oh, in the summer of 2008 after he completes his fellowship training at University of Rochester Medical Center.

What can we offer you?
We endeavor to provide a fellowship training experience that is fun, stimulating, and well-rounded. When you leave Colorado (if you leave!) you will have had training in all aspects of MSK imaging: Radiography, CT, MRI, focused MSK Ultrasound, and all manner of MSK interventional procedures. We are striving to build our procedural service to encompass the expertise of our staff. This includes arthrography, therapeutic and diagnostic joint injection, spinal injection to include cervical, thoracic and lumbar epidurals, selective nerve root blocks and facet injections, discography, bone and soft tissue biopsy, fractureplasty, and RF and cryoablation of primary and metastatic bone tumors.
We work closely with the Departments of Orthopaedics, Rheumatology and Rehabilitation. One of our MSK radiology reading rooms is embedded in the Orthopaedic Clinic to facilitate this strong working relationship. Clinical conferences are a must to effectively train in MSK radiology and we offer our imaging expertise at regularly scheduled multi-disciplinary conferences.
With our diverse exposure to all facets of MSK radiology, research projects are abundant. We can encourage you and facilitate your own project or you can participate in ongoing research.

Living in Colorado
It won’t take long for you to figure out why Colorado is one of the most desirable places in the country to live. Beautiful weather all year around, world class skiing, biking, climbing, and hiking make it an outdoor dream. You can’t swing a 5 iron in Denver without hitting one of the many fantastic golf courses in and around the Denver area. You hit the ball farther at altitude! Denver offers the culture of a major city with art, entertainment and food for all tastes. Come experience the magic of the Mountain West.

What next?
Print out our application from the link below and send it to Elizabeth Pae our fellowship coordinator, at the address listed below.

Musculoskeletal Imaging Fellowship Application

Elizabeth Pae, MPA
Fellowship Coordinator
Department of Radiology, Academic Division
University of Colorado Denver
Mail Stop 8200, P.O. Box 6511
12631 East 17th Avenue
Aurora, Colorado 80045
Fax: (303) 724-1983
Phone: (303) 724-1981

You will be notified when your application is complete and the date for interview invitations. If not invited for an interview you will be contacted by email and our apologies extended. We look forward to meeting you.

Sincerely,
Brian Petersen, MD
Assistant Professor of Radiology and Orthopaedics
Director Musculoskeletal Radiology
University of Colorado Denver