Breast imaging fellowship programs. A survey of the fellows of the Society of Breast Imaging.
OBJECTIVE
Breast imaging, a subspecialty of diagnostic radiology, is becoming more important with the increased performance of screening mammography. Fellowships in breast imaging are being offered at many institutions. Information regarding the contents and structure of such fellowships is important for potential trainees and departments considering offering such programs.


METHODS
All 79 fellows of the Society of Breast Imaging (SBI) were surveyed by mail. Those with breast imaging fellowships were asked questions about their program. All were asked their opinions about the appropriate features of a breast imaging fellowship.


RESULTS
Forty-six (58%) surveys were returned. Nineteen respondents described breast imaging fellowships offered at 18 different institutions.


CONCLUSIONS
This information may be useful as radiologists consider establishing fellowship standards within this subspecialty.
Department of Radiology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, School of Medicine 27599-7510.
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Pisano
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Destouet
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Evans
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Taupmann
D001943:Breast Neoplasms / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging* / Q000517:prevention & control; D003625:Data Collection; D005257:Fellowships and Scholarships; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008327:Mammography; D008403:Mass Screening / Q000379:methods; D011871:Radiology / Q000193:education; D012955:Societies, Medical