Simon Kao , MD
Professor & Director of the Pediatric Radiology Fellowship Program

The one year fellowship in pediatric radiology involves imaging of children from the newborn period through adolescence. All areas of pediatric imaging are emphasized, including magnetic resonance imaging, pediatric neuroradiology, computed tomography, ultrasound, angiography and interventional procedures, and conventional imaging techniques. Pediatric radiologists supervise fellows who are in the role of consultants during their active pediatric radiology services. Fellows also are active in a number of research projects and are expected to become involved in the teaching mission of the section.

Simon Kao, MD
Professor

• Michael D'Alessandro, MD
  Professor
• Geetika Khanna, MD, MS
  Assistant Professor
  

• Yutaka Sato, MD PhD
  Professor, Director of Pediatric Radiology
  

The following information must be submitted: Applicants must have completed a Radiology Residency program prior to completing an application for this interview.

• completed application form
• You may download a printable application form that can be mailed or faxed:
  

      

In order to be able to read and print the PDF version of the application, you will need to have the Adobe Acrobat Reader (version 4.0 or higher). This software is free and may be downloaded from from the Adobe web site:

If you cannot download the one of the above application forms, you may request to receive one by mail by contacting Brenda Gropman Talley at (319) 356-3859.

• curriculum vitae
• click here to see preferred format
• summary of your training background, areas of particular strength and interest, and a brief description of how you would hope to utilize and apply your medical training (also known as a "Statement of Purpose" document)
• three letters of recommendation with a current date
• Letters should come from those persons who are familiar with your recent training and current professional activities. Please instruct reference individuals to mail their letters of recommendation directly to Simon Kao, MD, at the address listed below.
• passport size color photo

Send all application materials to:

Simon Kao, MD
c/o Brenda Gropman Talley
Department of Radiology
University of Iowa College of Medicine
200 Hawkins Drive, 3950 JPP
Iowa City, IA 52242

Phone: (319) 356-3859
Fax: (319) 356-2220

For additional information, please contact Brenda Gropman Talley at brenda-gropman@uiowa.edu.

After your application is complete, it will be reviewed and a decision made regarding an invitation to interview. Interviews are generally held from October through December of every year; however, interview schedules can be extended as necessary. We are currently recruiting for the 2008-2009 and 2009-2010 fellowship years.

Fellows receive free medical and dental care for themselves and their immediate family at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics. Additionally, malpractice insurance is provided through the State of Iowa at no charge. The yearly stipend is competitive with other comparable programs.

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