Computed Tomography Fellowship Programme

This is an advanced, immersive clinical and research fellowship designed to train the next generation of leaders in cardiovascular Computed Tomography (CT). International fellows will be integrated into a high-performing, technology-enabled cardiovascular imaging department and work closely with experienced cardiac imaging specialists.

The programme provides comprehensive exposure to the full spectrum of cardiac CT, combining advanced clinical training with opportunities in research, education, and innovation in cardiovascular imaging.

The programme focuses on the end-to-end mastery of Cardiac CT, including:

• Cardiac CT image acquisition and protocol optimisation
• Advanced image post-processing and interpretation
• Coronary artery disease assessment and plaque evaluation
• Congenital heart disease imaging
• Structural heart disease imaging and procedural planning
• CT-guided planning for structural interventions, including TAVR, TMVR and left atrial appendage occlusion procedures
• Cardiovascular imaging research and academic development
• Complex procedural planning. Key subspecialty exposures include advanced coronary plaque evaluation, congenital heart disease imaging, and dedicated structural heart disease (SHD) reviews.

Fully-trained cardiologists, or advanced cardiology trainees seeking subspecialty training in cardiovascular imaging and have a dedicated interest in developing expertise in cardiovascular imaging research and academic medicine.

Applicants should have completed, or be nearing completion of, their core cardiology residency/training. Prior foundational exposure to cardiac CT or cross-sectional imaging is preferred but not mandatory for candidates who demonstrates a strong commitment to learning.

Key learning opportunities

Clinical exposure: 

• Exposure to a consistent, high-yield volume of approximately 10 cardiac CT scans per day
• Close one-to-one mentorship and case-based learning
• Experience interpreting a broad range of cardiovascular pathology

Technical skills:

• Advanced CT acquisition techniques, including retrospective, prospective, and high pitch scanning protocols
• Comprehensive hands-on training in post-processing and image analysis
• CT planning for structural heart interventions such as Transcatheter Aortic Valve Replacement (TAVR), Transcatheter Mitral Valve Replacement (TMVR) and Left Atrial Appendage (LAA) occlusion procedures

Knowledge: 

• Beyond clinical reporting, fellows will develop a deep understanding of CT physics, particularly the nuances of energy-integrating detectors (EID) versus photon-counting technology. 
• Opportunities to participate in ongoing clinical trials and registry research.
• Fellows will also gain practical skills in research designing, scientific writing, and publication.

Next-Generation Technology: NUHCS is among the few centres that offer exposure to both state-of-the-art traditional Energy-Integrating Detector (EID) CT scanners such as the Siemens SOMATOM Force, and the latest Photon-Counting CT (PCCT) technology such as the Siemens NAEOTOM Alpha. Fellows will learn how to leverage PCCT’s ultra-high spatial resolution and intrinsic spectral data for heavy calcification and stented vessels.

Cross-Disciplinary Mentorship: Fellows learn in a truly collaborative environment, working alongside with expert cardiac imaging cardiologists and radiologists. This dual-specialty approach enriches the interpretation of both complex cardiovascular pathology and significant extra-cardiac thoracic findings.

End-to-End Hands-On Scanning: Learning extends beyond the reading room and into the CT suite. Fellows gain practical, hands-on experience in optimising patient parameters before scanning—mastering heart rate control, rhythm management, and tailored contrast protocols to ensure flawless image acquisition.

Educational Leadership: Fellows take an active role in clinical teaching with dedicated opportunities to present interesting or complex cases at our multimodality imaging meetings and engage directly with cardiologists across the NUHS cluster.

Academic Output: Fellows are integrated into the department's research programmes and receive dedicated mentorship to support presentations at international conferences (e.g., SCCT, ESC, ACC) and publication in peer-reviewed manuscripts.

Upon successful completion of the fellowship programme, fellows will receive a Certificate of Fellowship Completion from NUHCS. Depending on fellowship duration and prior experience, the case volume and structural exposure achieved during this programme may contribute towards Society of Cardiovascular Computed Tomography (SCCT) Level 2 or Level 3 certification requirements.

​For enquiries and applications**, please email to: fellowship_application@nuhs.edu.sg.

**Please note this mailbox only processes Honorary Fellowship positions. For a PAID position, you may wish to explore the Career listing here.