Neuroradiology Fellowship

Overview

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 3 nationally ranked quaternary medical care center with a high volume of complex neuroimaging studies performed annually. Our division reads well over 3000 imaging studies per week and under the guidance of 30 experienced staff, fellows receive exceptional training and education in all facets of neuroradiology.

The core rotations include CT, MRI, Taussig Cancer Center, and Cerebrovascular Center which occur in one-week blocks. A large breadth of brain, spine, head and neck as well as cerebrovascular imaging is encountered in this comprehensive curriculum. Fellows will also rotate through diagnostic angiography and neurovascular ultrasound. When rotating in the Taussig Cancer Center, fellows are exposed to a wide breadth of pre and post intervention oncologic imaging. Academic days are given throughout the year typically coinciding with the Friday before a weekend call. 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 many 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 medical students from both Case Western Medical School and Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine.

Fellows are evaluated by faculty on a quarterly basis utilizing ACGME milestones as a framework. Feedback is given regularly throughout the year. Fellows are required to evaluate the program on a semi-annual basis.

Fellow responsibilities

• Interpreting MRI, CT, US, and fluoroscopic imaging of the central nervous system.
• 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).

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

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

Benefits

PGY-6 Salary: $80,171*

*reflects 2025 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.

Our 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 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
Satyam Ghodasara, MD
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
Shamaita Majumdar, MD
Douglas Martin, MD	Clinical, Research and Academic Interests Diagnostic Neuroradiology
Parvez Masood, MD	Clinical, Research and Academic Interests Diagnostic Neuroradiology, CNS Infectious Disease
Aubrey McMillan, MD
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
Andrew Roy, MD
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
Devon Smith, MD
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 Sweeney, 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

Our Fellows

Class of 2026

Jacob Bryan, MD
Residency: Cleveland Clinic

Joshua Cooper, MD
Residency: Cleveland Clinic

Roman Finocchiaro, MD
Residency: MetroHealth

Joshua Williford, MD
Residency: Allegheny General Hospital

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.

2025 ERAS Neuroradiology Fellowship cycle:

• Application submission opens: November 13, 2025, at 9 a.m. ET
• Programs begin reviewing applications: December 4, 2025, at 9 a.m. ET
• Interview season starts: January 13, 2026

Download the fellowship application.

We participate in the NRMP neuroradiology fellowship match.

All interviews will be conducted virtually for the 2027-2028 academic year.