Ed. Pisano et al., BREAST IMAGING FELLOWSHIP PROGRAMS - A SURVEY OF THE FELLOWS OF THE SOCIETY OF BREAST IMAGING, Investigative radiology, 29(4), 1994, pp. 415-419
RATIONALE AND OBJECTIVES. Breast imaging, a subspecialty of diagnostic
radiology, is becoming more important with the increased performance
of screening mammography. Fellowships in breast imaging are being offe
red at many institutions. Information regarding the contents and struc
ture of such fellowships is important for potential trainees and depar
tments considering offering such programs. METHODS. All 79 fellows of
the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) were surveyed by mail. Those with
breast imaging fellowships were asked questions about their program. A
ll were asked their opinions about the appropriate features of a breas
t imaging fellowship. RESULTS. Forty-six (58%) surveys were returned.
Nineteen respondents described breast imaging fellowships offered at 1
8 different institutions, CONCLUSIONS. This information may be useful
as radiologists consider establishing fellowship standards within this
subspecialty.