Advanced Imaging Rotation

Fellows in the Advanced Imaging Rotation of the Cardiovascular Fellowship Program engage in:

• Aid in the combined lecture series with radiology (in shared file)
• Assist in research projects (as applicable)
• Learn protocols for cardiac CTs and MRIs (located in the shared file)
• Practice reading/interpreting studies
• Understand specific indications and limitations for CTs and MRIs

Cardiac Computed Tomography

COCATS Level One: 15 exams viewed / 50 exams interpreted
COCATS Level Two: 65 exams viewed / 250 exams interpreted

Cardiac Magnetic Resonance Imaging

COCATS Level One: ≥One month / 25 exams "exposed to"
COCATS Level Two: ≥Three months / 50 exams viewed / 150 exams interpreted

Clinical Content and Fellow Responsibilities

Fellows will report to the MRI reading room in the basement of Bolwell following morning didactics. The daily workflow is as follows:

• Monday: Scan/watch studies, read with radiology, research
• Tuesday: Scan/watch studies, read with radiology, research
• Wednesday: Read with Sanjay Rajagopalan, MD, protocol studies
• Thursday: Read with Dr. Rajagopalan, protocol studies
• Friday: Scan/watch studies, read with radiology, research

Educational Resources

Educational resources for the Advanced Imaging Rotation include the following:

• Cardiac MR-CT educational resources
• ACC Cardio Source has review sections on Cardiac CT/MRI

For More Information

For more information about the Advanced Imaging Rotation, please email:

Faculty Contact: Sanjay Rajagopalan, MD
sanjay.rajagopalan@UHhospitals.org