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Department of Diagnostic Radiology and Nuclear Medicine Fellowship Program

Musculoskeletal Imaging Fellowship

The Musculoskeletal Radiology section includes 3 full-time and 1 part-time faculty member (2 of whom are members of the International Skeletal Society), who are responsible for the performance and interpretation of all examinations related to musculoskeletal imaging. The fellowship includes ample experience in all facets of musculoskeletal imaging, including advanced CT and MR applications. The fellowship experience has a particular emphasis on orthopedics with a vast collection of material obtained through the University of Maryland Shock Trauma Center. Extensive referrals, including those from the comprehensive University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center and an active sports medicine practice, provide a wide variety of cases for academic endeavors.

MSK Fellowship Information - 2008

2 Funded Positions

Full Time Faculty

  1. Charles S. Resnik, M.D.
    Professor of Radiology and Orthopedics
    Director of Musculoskeletal Radiology,
    Radiology Residency Program Director (at UMMS since 1986)

  2. Michael E. Mulligan, M.D.
    Associate Professor of Radiology,
    MSK Radiology Fellowship Program Director
    Chief of Radiology - Kernan Hospital (at UMMS since 1993)

  3. Stacy E. Smith, M.D.

    4. Associate Professor of Radiology,
    Associate Radiology Residency Program Director (at UMMS since 1999)

Part-Time Faculty

  1. Nabile Safdar, M.D.
    Assistant Professor of Radiology (at UMMS since 2005)

Facilities/Equipment: Five hospitals, 3 imaging centers

  1. UMMC: 1,500 beds, 240,000 total exams; 40,000 CTs, 10,000 MRs 3 CT, 3 MR (3T and 1.5T), AGFA-PACS
  2. Shock trauma: 140 beds, 2CT, AGFA-PACS
  3. VA: 750 beds, 70,000 exams, 2 CT, 2 MR, GE-PACS
  4. Kernan Hospital (Ortho/Rehab): 140 beds, 30,000 exams, outpatient CT/MR
  5. Maryland General Hospital: 250 beds, 1 CT, 1 MR

Three Outside Imaging Centers:

  1. University Imaging Center: Paca/Redwood - 15,000 exams, 1 CT, 1 MR
  2. Shipley's Choice: 1 MR (open)
  3. Texas Station: Outpatient Orthopedic Clinic

Conferences (in addition to twice daily resident conferences)

Vacation Time: 15 workdays
Meeting Time: 5 days ($1,500)
Call: Averages 1 weekend day every 4–6 weeks


For additional information about fellowships in Musculoskeletal Radiology, contact: Charles Resnik, MD, section director, at: cresnik@umm.edu.

This page was last updated on: January 9, 2008.