Neuroradiology Fellowship

Overview

The Neuroradiology Fellowship Program is a one-year ACGME accredited training program that has been preparing world class neuroradiologists since 1979. Four fellowship positions are offered yearly.

Cleveland clinic is a large, top 5 nationally ranked tertiary medical care center with a high volume of complex neuroimaging studies performed annually. Our division reads over 3000 imaging studies per week and under the guidance of 20 experienced staff, fellows receive exceptional training and education in all aspects of neuroradiology.

The core rotations include CT, MRI, Taussig Cancer Center and Diagnostic Angiography which occur in two-week blocks. When rotating in the Taussig Cancer Center, fellows are exposed to a wide breadth of pre and post intervention oncologic imaging. Every 8th week is given to the fellows for research and/or academic pursuits. There are abundant research opportunities for trainees depending upon their interests.

Advanced imaging modalities commonly performed in our section include MR and CT Perfusion, Functional MRI, Diffusion Tensor Imaging, MR spectroscopy and High-resolution Vessel Wall imaging. A 7 Tesla MRI is used for both clinical and research purposes.

Fellows will participate in morning case conference and lecture as well as attend the weekly resident neuroradiology lectures. There are a number of tumor boards and clinical care interdisciplinary conferences that trainees can attend with leaders in various fields including neurosurgery, neurology, pediatric neurology, epilepsy, ENT, cerebrovascular/stroke and spine. There are ample teaching opportunities for the fellows with residents and also medical students from both Case Western and Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine.

Application requirements include completion of an ACGME accredited radiology residency and USMLE step three. All fellows must be eligible for a valid Ohio Medical License.

Fellows are evaluated by faculty on a quarterly basis and are required to evaluate the program on a semi-annual basis.

Fellow responsibilities

• Interpreting neurological MRI, CT, US, Fluoroscopy.
• Performing CT and ultrasound-guided intervention.
• Protocolling and monitoring cross-sectional imaging studies.
• Supervising residents and medical students.
• Participating in didactic and clinical conferences.
• Performing weekend call (once every 4 weeks).
• Participating in research projects (encouraged).

Living in Cleveland

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Leadership

Matthew Kiczek, DO
Program Director
9500 Euclid Ave, L10
Cleveland, Ohio 44195
Phone: 216-444-0781
kiczekm2@ccf.org

Scott Johnson, MD
Associate Program Director
9500 Euclid Ave., L10
Cleveland, Ohio 44195
216.445.9890
johnsos49@ccf.org

Darlene Newton
Fellowship Coordinator
9500 Euclid Ave., L10
Cleveland, Ohio 44195
216.445.7110
newtond6@ccf.org

Danielle Berry, MEd
Education Program Administrator
9500 Euclid Ave., L10
Cleveland, Ohio 44195
berryd2@ccf.org

Faculty

Matthew Kiczek, DO Program Director, Neuroradiology Fellowship Assistant Professor of Radiology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine	Clinical, Research and Academic Interests High-resolution Vessel Wall Imaging, Cerebrovascular Imaging, Stroke, Education, Quality and Safety
Scott Johnson, MD Associate Program Director, Neuroradiology Fellowship	Clinical, Research and Academic Interests Education, Epilepsy, and Neuro-nuclear Imaging
Todd Emch, MD Section Head, Neuroradiology	Clinical, Research and Academic Interests Diagnostic Neuroradiology and Spine Imaging
James Dixon, MD	Clinical, Research and Academic Interests CNS Nuclear Medicine Imaging, Neurodegenerative Disease, Dementia, Alzheimer Disease, Epilepsy Imaging, Education
Christopher Karakasis, MD	Clinical, Research and Academic Interests Fellow, Resident and Medical Student Education, Skull Base, CTE, Stroke, Pituitary, Spine
Manohar Kuruva, MD	Clinical, Research and Academic Interests Neuronuclear imaging. Brain tumor and Artificial Intelligence.
Stephen Jones, MD, PhD Vice Chair of Research	Clinical, Research and Academic Interests Functional Brain MRI, Resting State Connectivity, Diffusion Tractography, 7T Imaging, High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, Epilepsy, MS, Degenerative Diseases, MR Fingerprinting
Jonathan Lee, MD Co-Director of Head and Neck Imaging	Clinical, Research and Academic Interests Head and Neck Tumors, Dementia Including Alzheimer’s Disease, Multiple Sclerosis, Autoimmune Encephalitis, Brain Tumors, and Intracranial Traumatic Injury
Daniel Lockwood, MD Medical Director of MR Imaging	Clinical, Research and Academic Interests High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, Education
Douglas Martin, MD	Clinical, Research and Academic Interests Diagnostic Neuroradiology
Parvez Masood, MD	Clinical, Research and Academic Interests Diagnostic Neuroradiology, CNS Infectious Disease
David Mihal, MD	Clinical, Research and Academic Interests CSF Hypotension, Specialized Myelographic Exams for CSF Leak and CSF- Venous Fistula Identification, Artificial Intelligence and Multiple Sclerosis Actively involved in the American College of Radiology and serves on the executive committee of the Ohio Radiological Society
Doksu Moon, MD	Clinical, Research and Academic Interests Epilepsy Imaging, Pediatric Neuroradiology, MR Safety, Myelography
Emmanuel Obusez, MD Assistant Professor of Radiology, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine	Clinical, Research and Academic Interests Stoke, Demyelinating Disease, High-field MR Imaging
Matthew Poturalski, MD	Clinical, Research and Academic Interests High Intensity Focused Ultrasound, Nuclear Medicine, Brain Tumor, Skull Base
Razia Rehmani, MD	Clinical, Research and Academic Interests Diagnostic Neuroradiology
Chintan Shah, MD	Clinical, Research and Academic Interests Imaging Informatics, Artificial Intelligence and Image Processing Applications, Quality and Safety, Cerebrovascular Disease, Neuro-oncology, Neurodegenerative Disease
Volodymyr Statsevych, MD	Clinical, Research and Academic Interests Neuro-oncology, Brain Tumor, Radiomics
Sarah Stock, MD Co-Director of Head and Neck Imaging	Clinical, Research and Academic Interests Head and Neck Imaging
Todd Stultz, DDS, MD	Clinical, Research and Academic Interests Brain, Spine, Head and Neck and Dentomaxillofacial Imaging
Adam Sweeny, MD	Clinical, Research and Academic Interests Glioma Perfusion Imaging
Jenny Wu, MD Director of MRI Safety	Clinical, Research and Academic Interests Spine Tumors, MR Safety, Quality and Safety Initiatives

Benefits

PGY-6 Salary* $77,836

*reflect 2024 salary and is subject to change

Academic Funding

• Up to 5 days for meetings per year.
• Up to $4,000 for oral presentations.
• Up to $1,000 for attendance only meetings.

Vacation and Time Away

• 15 vacation days per year.
• 5 personal/interview days per year.

Additional Benefits

• At least 4 weeks of elective rotations.
• Cleveland Clinic iPhone for the year.
• Comprehensive medical/dental/vision insurance.
• Maternity leave (8 weeks paid) + Parental leave (4 weeks paid).
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Employee Wellness Program including free gym membership.

How to Apply

All applications will be accepted through ERAS only. Please submit the fellowship application form along with current curriculum vitae, medical school transcripts and diploma, USMLE/COMLEX scores and 3 letters of recommendation. Applicants will be contacted for interviews after 1st of December.

• Download the fellowship application

We participate in the NRMP neuroradiology fellowship match.

All interviews will be conducted virtually for the 2026-2027 academic year.