BRACCO
CLINICAL FELLOWShIP
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The aim of the clinical fellowship is to learn about a specific disease or technique, organ, or approach, a protocol, or a clinical application. The fellowships must take place in the first half of each year (January to June).
Please note: The applicant must find and contact the desired training centre(s) themselves. ESOR does not provide a list of available training centres.
how to apply
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These fellowships are aimed at young radiologists, residents in their last years of training, or recently board-certified radiologists.
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Fellowships are available for applicants up to the age of 35 years (at the time of application).
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Applicants must be active ESR members (To renew or receive ESR membership, please proceed to this webpage).
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Candidates may only apply to institutions outside of their country of residence / work.
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Candidates from outside Europe can only apply to European training centers.
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Applicants must provide all the required documents, in English, in one single .pdf file. Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Please note:
- You may only apply to one ESOR training programme at a time. Multiple applications will not be accepted.
- Selected fellows are asked to apply for their own work permits and insurance. Please consider potentially long visa application waiting times when applying. Training centres will provide organisational and application assistance.
The following documents must be submitted to the MyESR portal in a single PDF:
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Application form
A completed and signed application form. The checklist at the bottom of the application form specifies relevant documents
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Confirmation letter(s) from training centre(s)
Proof from the training centre(s) of their ability to host the applicant. The applicant must approach potential training centre(s) on their own initiative
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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
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At least two Letters of Recommendation
Addressed to the Evaluation Committee from the head of department of the current training centre or a previously undertaken academic training
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Additional documentation
Additional documentation which may help your application must be attached at the bottom of the document, with clear titles, in English
Please submit your application through the MyESR portal.
Further information that may assist your application can be found at Clinical Fellowship Guidelines.
*Each candidate must submit their CV in the provided ESOR format. Differing CV formats 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
The fellowship will last for 2 months and must take place in the first half of 2025 (January to June). The fellow must ensure their availability for the exact agreed period as postponement is not possible. The fellow will receive a grant (€2.500,-) upon completion of the training and delivery of a final report, signed by the Head of Department of the hosting training centre. The grant is intended to contribute in part to travel and accommodation expenses during the training period. ESOR cannot guarantee that the grant will cover these costs in full. During the training period, the fellow is responsible for covering their expenses, including health insurance.
programme structure
The programme offers an intensive, individualised instruction in breast imaging interpretation and clinical research methodology. It includes training in breast imaging for screening, diagnosis and intervention, incorporating daily image interpretation of mammography, ultrasound and MRI studies; biopsy onset action and follow-up; and quality control in a busy, state-of-the-art breast center. During the training period, the radiologist will be assigned a research mentor and a clinical mentor, and will receive intensive one-on-one instruction in the use of the Breast Imaging Reporting and Data System (BI-RADS) lexicon. In addition, trainees work on a clinical research project. They are additionally helped to prepare an original research manuscript for publication and are mentored in grantsmanship to support continued research upon their return home.