Neuroradiology Fellowship

Our neuroradiology fellowship at the VCU Health System is a one-year, ACGME-accredited, diagnostic neuroradiology fellowship. The neuroradiology division at VCU is staffed by eight fellowship-trained neuroradiologists and two additional pediatric neuroradiology fellowship-trained radiologists who contribute to the education of our fellows during their dedicated pediatric neuroradiology rotations. Neuroradiology fellows will receive training in the full spectrum of neuroradiology topics and modalities, including advanced imaging techniques. We aim to train radiologists who are well-prepared to enter practice as both clinical and academic radiologists.

Application Process

Only electronic applications via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) are accepted for Neuroradiology fellowship positions. We do not accept any applications that are submitted outside of ERAS.

The following documents are required by our program for your application to be considered for an interview invite:

• Current Photo
• Personal Statement
• Medical School Transcript
• Three Letters of Recommendation including a Chair of Internal Medicine
• Dean’s Letter (MSPE)
• USMLE Step 1 Score Report or COMLEX Level 1 Report
• USMLE Step 2 Score Report or COMLEX Level 2 Report
• USMLE Step 3 Score Report or COMLEX Level 3 Report

Resident Eligibility and Selection Policy - To be eligible for selection, applicants must apply via the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS) by January 3, 2026, and must be enrolled in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).

• Only J1 Visas are accepted for fellowship positions at the VCU Health System.
• All applicants must have a dean’s letter (MSPE) and three letters of recommendation, including the neuroradiology section chief from U.S. or Canadian physicians.
• All applicants must have a minimum of three months of U.S. or Canadian direct patient care activity. Externships must have included direct patient care. Observerships do not fulfill this requirement.
• The selection process stringently evaluates performance on the USMLE or COMLEX examinations, grades in preclinical or clinical courses, letters of recommendation, communication skills and personal qualities.
• Certifying examinations

All applicants for a fellowship program at the PGY-6 level must have passed Steps 1, 2, & 3 of the United States Medical Licensing Exam (USMLE) or the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME/COMLEX) test. 

Neuroradiology Fellowship Contacts

Contact us with your questions or to submit application materials

Brian Suddarth, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Program Director, Neuroradiology
brian.suddarth@vcuhealth.org

Amanda Altman
Program Coordinator
amanda.altman@vcuhealth.org