Musculoskeletal Imaging Fellowship Application Process

The Department of Radiology at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center offers a one-year fellowship in musculoskeletal imaging, starting July 1 and ending June 30 of the following year. We are currently accepting applications for fellowship positions for the 2025-2026 academic year.

Application Process

Our program participates in the Musculoskeletal Imaging Fellowship Match administered by the National Residency Match Program (NRMP). Minimum qualifications for the fellowship include the successful completion of an accredited diagnostic radiology residency and the ability to obtain a license to practice medicine in North Carolina. Please consult the NRMP website for the match timeline and details.

Candidates will be notified by email of available interview dates.

Submitting an Application

  1. Complete the Common Application Form created by the Society of Skeletal Radiology
  2. Complete the Wake Forest Supplemental Application
  3. Complete your match profile on NRMP

Required Documentation

  • Common Application Form created by the Society of Skeletal Radiology
  • Wake Forest Supplemental Application
  • Personal Statement
  • Curriculum vitae
  • USMLE/COMLEX Transcript
  • Exchange Commission of Foreign Medical Graduates certification (if applicable)
  • Medical School Transcript
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation (including one from the radiology residency program director)
  • Photograph (optional, for identification)

Completed applications, letters of recommendation, and supporting documents should be addressed to Melissa Chrismon.

Any questions about the process, interview arrangements, or the receipt of materials, should also be addressed to Melissa Chrismon.

Interview Process

In response to the ongoing pandemic and health concerns, all fellowship interviews will be virtual this year. Invitations for interviews will be sent by email from our fellowship coordinator.

Following the timeline established by the Society of Skeletal Radiology, we will begin interviews after November 1 and conclude March 31st of the following year.

Foreign Medical Graduates

We accept foreign medical graduates into our program. We look for well qualified candidates and prefer applicants that have had U.S. clinical experience within the application year. International medical graduates must have completed an ACGME-accredited residency to be considered for an interview. If you need work authorization, our institution accepts J-1 Visas, Employment Authorization Documentation (EAD) and green cards.