Overview
Our fellowship offers advanced training in breast imaging at our state-of-the-art high-volume breast imaging centers in New York City. Annually, our department performs nearly 90,000 breast imaging studies, including over 48,000 mammograms, 36,000 breast ultrasounds, and 3,000 breast MRIs. We perform over 7,000 image-guided procedures each year. Fellows develop expertise in all breast imaging modalities and procedures required to provide the complete spectrum of care.
Curriculum
A typical schedule includes 36 weeks of breast imaging, 12 weeks of elective, and 4 weeks of vacation. There is no required call.
On clinical rotations, fellows actively interpret screening and diagnostic mammography, breast ultrasound, and breast MRI. Fellows perform stereotactic, ultrasound, and MRI-guided breast biopsies as well as preoperative I-125 radioactive seed and wire localizations.
Fellows present imaging at our weekly breast multidisciplinary conference attended by Breast Surgery, Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, and Pathology. Fellows also rotate with our multidisciplinary colleagues during their elective block.
Education and Research
This fellowship offers a broad spectrum of educational experiences and research opportunities. Our weekly dedicated fellow conference consists of didactic faculty lectures, journal club, interesting case conference, radiology-pathology conference, division research meetings, and fellow debates. Fellows are encouraged to attend our monthly WCM Department of Radiology Grand Rounds, annual WCM John A. Evans Alumni Day Symposium, annual WCINYP Breast/Community Health Fair, and local NYC radiology meetings hosted by the New York Breast Imaging Society and New York Roentgen Society.
The WCM Breast Imaging division is actively engaged in research, society leadership, and community outreach. Fellows are encouraged to collaborate with faculty on publications and present at national radiology conferences.
Benefits and Wellness
We offer a competitive salary, a generous academic fund, a wellness stipend, and additional conference funding to our fellows. Many social events are hosted throughout the year by the WCM Department of Radiology including monthly happy hours and welcome, holiday, and graduation receptions.
Application Process:
Our program participates in the Society of Breast Imaging Fellowship Match Program.
Applications for the July 2026 - June 2027 fellowship year will open on November 1, 2024. Invitations to interview will be sent out in January/February 2025. Interviews will be conducted virtually in February/March 2025.
To apply, please submit the following documents to Michelle DeLorenzo (Byrne) (mib2045@med.cornell.edu) and specify “Breast Fellowship” in your email subject line.
- SBI Fellowship Match- Universal Application
- Current Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Photo
- A minimum of three letters of recommendation; one of which one should be from your Program Director (NOTE: Please have your letter writers OR your coordinator send the letters of recommendation to mib2045@med.cornell.edu with a subject line of "LOR for - Name of Applicant)
- Medical School Diploma
- Medical School Transcript
- USMLE Transcript
- New York State License, if available at time of application (you must obtain an unrestricted New York State license prior to starting the fellowship)
- Copy of your ECFMG certificate, if applicable
- Personal Statement
Section Chief: Michele Drotman, MD
Program Director: Kristen Coffey, MD krc9028@med.cornell.edu
Associate Program Director: Marina Corines, MD mjc9030@med.cornell.edu
NRMP Program Code: 1492R02F0
Questions? Contact:
Michelle DeLorenzo (Byrne)
Education Administrative Manager
WCM Department of Radiology
520 East 70th Street, Starr 8a-21
New York, NY 10021
(212) 746-2527
mib2045@med.cornell.edu