Women’s Imaging Fellowship
Mission & Vision
Thank you for your interest in our University of Miami/Jackson Health System Women’s Imaging Fellowship Program.
Mission & Vision
Thank you for your interest in our University of Miami/Jackson Health System Women’s Imaging Fellowship Program.
We are proud to state that the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center is South Florida’s only NCI-designated cancer facility.
Our mission is to provide the highest level of care to our patients by using state-of-the-art methods and equipment for women’s imaging.
Jackson Health System offers a one-year Women’s Imaging Fellowship funded by the Department of Diagnostic Radiology at the University of Miami.
Cedric Pluguez-Turull, MD
Fellowship Program Director.
Program Overview
The Breast Imaging fellowship is a 12-month program designed to give the motivated candidate a broad experience in both clinical and academic aspects of breast imaging. We follow the ACGME standards of Goals and Objectives: Medical Knowledge, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Patient Care, Practice Based Learning and Development. The Core Curriculum follows general guidelines developed by the Ad Hoc Committee on Resident and Fellow Education of the Society of Breast Imaging.
Program Overview
The Breast Imaging fellowship is a 12-month program designed to give the motivated candidate a broad experience in both clinical and academic aspects of breast imaging. We follow the ACGME standards of Goals and Objectives: Medical Knowledge, Interpersonal and Communication Skills, Patient Care, Practice Based Learning and Development. The Core Curriculum follows general guidelines developed by the Ad Hoc Committee on Resident and Fellow Education of the Society of Breast Imaging.
Clinical Experience
Year 1
Fellows will spend their time rotating through both the Taylor Breast Center and The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center. Both centers are high volume clinical services, with state-of-the-art equipment, including Hologic digital breast tomosynthesis, contrast-enhanced digital mammography (CEDM), high resolution ultrasound, prone and upright Hologic AFFIRM tomosynthesis stereotactic biopsy units, as well as numerous 1.5 and 3.0 T magnets with breast imaging and intervention capabilities. The women’s imaging fellow will participate in all facets of the clinical practice. In addition to the rich clinical experience, fellows are expected to participate in teaching residents and medical students, clinical research, monthly journal club, and weekly multidisciplinary conferences.
Fellows will train in digital mammography in both full field digital mammography and tomosynthesis; synthetic mammography, contrast-enhanced digital mammography (CEDM), breast ultrasound, breast MRI, and multi-modality breast interventional procedures, including pre-operative magseed and needle localization. Available equipment is state-of-the-art including HOLOGIC digital mammography/ tomosynthesis & contrast-enhanced mammography, high-end GE ultrasound systems, and both 1.5T and 3T clinical MRI units (Siemens/Phillips). Fellowship will include elective rotations in multidisciplinary breast site disease clinics. Fellows will split their time rotating through both the Taylor Breast Center and The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and other affiliated UM clinics.
The fellow participates in daily interpretation of diagnostic and screening mammography, as well as problem solving practice with breast ultrasound, CAD and interpretation of breast MRI, familiarizing with the fundamentals of mammographic techniques, patient management, image-directed biopsy techniques, pathology, quality control, and the use of BIRADS lexicon.
The Fellow performs patient scanning, core biopsies, ultrasound guided needle aspiration and other interventional procedures, at the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center and affiliated sites, and Taylor Breast Center. In addition to clinical responsibilities, fellows are encouraged to become involved in clinical research studies, teaching and attending radiology meetings. Current research studies involve digital breast tomosynthesis, screening, transgender patient care issues, healthcare disparities, MRI radiomics, granulomatous mastitis, and contrast mammography. Protected time can be made available to pursue research endeavors and present at meetings for motivated candidates depending on clinical staffing.
Goals and Objectives
Medical Knowledge
Medical knowledge: Understand the techniques and terminology of diagnostic mammography, recognize the characteristics of benign and malignant lesions, and demonstrate proficiency in the performance of breast sonography and image guided biopsies. The Fellow should also be able to evaluate and adequately utilize magnetic resonance imaging in the evaluation of breast disease.
Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Communicate effectively and professionally with patients, colleagues, referring physicians and staff regarding image issues, informed consents, safety issues and results of tests or procedures.
Systems Based Practice
Exhibit understanding of the local healthcare system and its ramifications.
Patient Care
Provide efficient, safe and compassionate patient care through appropriate use of diagnostic and interventional radiology techniques and to effectively communicate results in an understandable way to patients, referring physicians and appropriate individuals.
Practice Based Learning and Improvement:
Evaluate own performance and identify and apply scientific evidence to patient care.
Your Faculty
Learn From The Best
Jose Net, MD
Associate Professor Clinical Radiology
Director, University of Miami Hospital and Clinics Beast Imaging
Vice Chair of Clinical Operations
Mirelys Barrios, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology
Nicole Olinger Brofman, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology
Director,Diagnostic Radiology Residency
Jaleen Chopra, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology
Fernando Collado-Mesa, MD
Professor of Clinical Radiology
Director, JMH Taylor Breast Imaging
Cristina Hoyos, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology
Jorge Infante-Mendez, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology
Katharine Lampen-Sachar, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology
Cedric Pluguez-Turull, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology
Director, Women’s Imaging Fellowship
Priscila Sanchez Aguirre, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology
Jamie Spoont, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology
Sarah Stampler, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology
Joseph Villavicencio, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Radiology
Monica Yepes, MD
Professor of Clinical Radiology