Breast Imaging Fellowship

The Breast Program at Houston Methodist Hospital, offer a one-year clinical based fellowship.  The Breast Imaging Fellowship offers a supportive and fast paced environment that focuses on quality patient care.  Our dedicated breast imaging radiologist offer structure and supervision to ensure that each fellow is a well-trained radiologist.

 

The fellowship training incorporates all aspects of breast imaging, including:

 

  • Screening and diagnostic mammography
  • Breast ultrasound, including ultrasound-guided biopsy
  • Breast MRI and MRI-guided biopsies
  • Contrast-enhanced spectral mammography
  • Digital tomosynthesis

 

Research and teaching opportunities exist, along with weekly breast conferences.  The fellowship program will include active conference participation in surgery, pathology, plastic surgery and radiation oncology.

 

Training takes place at 3 of the 8 Houston Methodist Breast Centers, located in the Texas Medical Center and surrounding areas.  Houston Methodist Hospital is a large diverse system that has been ranked #1 in Texas by U.S. News & World Report and is one of the top 20 hospitals in the state.

 

Our mission is to provide the highest quality training to build the foundation for the next leaders in breast imaging and the knowledge and skills to be an advanced clinical fellow or instructor.

 

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Faculty With Academic Appointments

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Peer-Reviewed Publications in 2023

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Active Clinical Trials

Eligibility & Application

Thank you for your interest in our Breast Imaging Fellowship.  Our program participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).  The match is sponsored by Society of Breast Imaging.

 

  • Positions Available: 2 per year
  • Applications Accepted: November 1, 2025 to January 31, 2026
  • Interviews: February-March 2026

 

Eligibility for application and acceptance to this 1 year Breast Imaging Fellowship include:

Eligibility

  • Houston Methodist Fellowship application with requested documents.
  • Graduation from a 4 year radiology residency.
  • Must hold a full Texas Physician Medical license.

Responsibility

Houston Methodist is committed to improving the health of our patients, employees, and communities around us. As a health care provider, it’s our responsibility to promote a healthier environment for our employees.

 

  • Drug and Tobacco Screening- Job seekers will be tested for nicotine and drug usage during the post-offer physical. If a job seeker tests positive for nicotine use, including nicotine gum and patches, the offer will be rescinded, and individuals will be given the opportunity to participate in a free Houston Methodist-provided tobacco cessation program. Job seekers wishing to reapply after testing positive for nicotine may do so 90 days after the date the initial offer was rescinded. If the job seeker tests positive for drug use, the offer will be rescinded. Job seekers wishing to reapply after the drug screening is positive may do so one year after the date the initial offer was rescinded.
  • Background Check - Prior to employment start date, job seekers must complete a criminal background check.

Get in Touch

Program Contact

Breast Imaging
Veronica Torres
6550 Fannin St., Suite 737
Houston, TX 77030
Tel. 713.441.5097
Email: vtorres@houstonmethodist.org

Program Director

Luz Venta, MD, FACR, FSBI
Medical Director, Breast Care Centers
Houston Methodist Hospital


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