Updated Information about

NEW Cardiovascular MR & CT Imaging Fellowships
in Ohio

Cost: $15,000/month
and

one-day Clinical Fellowships @ $1,200/day

The  Cardiovascular MR and CT research and clinical unit at Forsyth Radiological Associates (FRA) and at the Forsyth Medical Center is headed by Dr Duerinckx. He is the Director of Cardiac MR, CT and Nuclear medicine for FRA and for the Medical Director for Cardiac CT & MRI for the Radiology Department at Forsyth Medical Center. He has co-authored over 130 publications and four text books.

We offer short-term (one week to 3 months) and long-term (up to 12 month) Visiting scholarships for clincial radiologist and cardiologists and for Physicists to do research, observe and train in advanced cardiac, vascular and body MRI & CT techniques at Forsyth Medical center and affiliated Imaging centers. This fellowship program is not related to any other fellowship programs offered at the Forsyth Medical Center or Wake Forest University School of Medicine.

For Clinical Training fellowships we charge from $10,000 to $15,000 per month, and can possibly help you with COCATS II level training in Cardiac CT & MR for US physicians with a valid medical license in North Carolina. This is a FLEXIBLE program, where you structure multiple visits of any duration to amount to about 20 days (= 1 month equivalent), as needed based on your clinical practice demands.

SIEMENS Sponsored one week (or a random number of days) long Clinical Fellowships are like extended "Site Visits" and allow clinicians and or technologists interested in the near or future purchase of a Cardiac CT or MR scanner to work with Dr Duerinckx for up 2 hours per day during up to 3 afternoons per week, with additional acitivities organized the rest of the week, and extensive visits and discussions with local users of this equipment. Please contact your local Siemens rep to arrange for funding for these event (Cost: $1,000/day for physicians; 50% discount for technologists if accompanied by a physician).

For all other fellowships (with purely 100% research focus): No salary support is provided. The visiting scholars need to have their own financial support. It is expected that all scholars actively participate in on-going research programs and co-author one or several research publications during their visit.

For more infomation about visiting Winston-Salem, NC , or looking for apartments or housing in Winston-Salem, please consult the Winston-Salem Journal , one of our local newspapers.

LONG TERM VISITING RESEARCH FELLOWSHIPS:
During such RESEARCH fellowships there is the opportunity to participate in clinical work, but only for US Citizens with a valid USA Medical License. A North Carolina medical license is required for any work at Forsyth Medical Center. Also, full hospital credentialing will be needed before you can participate in clinical work.
Fellows without a NC Medical license, or without hospital credentials, can still observe clinical work, but not actively participate.

Most of the time will be devoted to RESEARCH, including participation in the write-up of research studies, papers and manuscripts, review articles, etc...

Hands-on Cardiac and Vascular clinical MRI and CT and MRA and CTA experience will be gained as follows. One to two day per week is devoted to clinical MRI and MRA studies (usually Tuesday and thursday). Three days per week will be devoeted to Coronary CT Angiography (Mon-Wed-Fri). Unlimited time and evenings will also be reserved for research studies. Additional pateint centered research can be performed during evenings and early mornings (before 7 AM and after 9 PM) as needed.

Scholars can attend many clinical and research conferences at Forsyth Medical Center, as well as at other medical centers in Winston Salem (Wake Forest University School of Medicine, formally Bowman Grey School of Medicine and its hospital: the Wake Forest University BAPTIST Medical Center).

We also have a 3-D Imaging laboratory and two working Picture Archiving and Communication System (PACS) in the Radiology service. Scholars can learn about our PACS.

FRA or Forsyth Medical Center can provide a certificate of "Visiting Scholar" upon request if certain conditions are met (and only for people with a Medical Doctor Degree). These positions are very different from "Traditional Medical Center Radiology fellowships", which are highly competitive training positions and are given for 12 months only. The candidate needs to submit a full curriculum vitae and reprints of recently published articles (up to 5) to Dr Duerinckx. The request will then be submitted to and discussed by a Radiology Department committee at Forsyth Medical Center Radiology at their monthly meetings. If approved by this Radiology committee, then FRA or the Forsyth Medical Center could issue  a certificate after successful completion of the scholarship training. This initial approval process takes up to 2 months to complete.

No certificates are available for Medical students or undergaduates.

The practice of medicine in North Carolina.
The North Carolina Medical Board issues medical licenses in North Carolina. Long term fellows are encouraged to apply for a license and possibly even hospital credentials, as needed. The North Carolina General Statutes require that you must have a valid North Carolina medical license to practice medicine in North Carolina. We recommend that you do not make any commitments based on expectation of licensure until you are actually licensed. The North Carolina Medical Board annually processes over two thousand applications for medical licensure. The process involves the collection of credentials from you the applicant, and from other sources as well. Once all application materials have been collected, the NCMB staff must review them. After reviews have been done, it may be necessary for the staff to request additional information, and/or to return items that need corrections or clarifications. It is the goal of the NCMB to review materials as quickly as possible, but they must be thorough. You should not expect the entire process to take less than9-12 weeks from the time your application is received by the NCMB. In 2004, a fee of $288.00 U.S. dollars is to be paid at the time the application is submitted. ($250.00 for the license application fee and $38.00 for the criminal background check fee). If you also request a temporary license, an additional fee of $150.00 is required (please check NCMB web site, as rates may change).

NORTH CAROLINA MEDICAL BOARD P.O. Box 20007, Raleigh, NC 27619 1203 Front Street, Raleigh, NC 27609 (919) 326-1100 or (800) 253-9653

Any incidental patient contact involving the alien or out-of-state physician (i.e., visiting scholar from outside USA or out-of-state) will be under the direct supervision of a physician who is licensed to practice medicine in the the state of North Carolina and in the USA.

Inexpensive AIR TRAVEL can be arranged via discount airlines or American Airlines

Immigration Requirements - It is up to the scholar to get a valide US Immigration Visa status. It used to take 3 months for J-1 Visas; given new immigration security concerns, this may now take longer.

PROCEDURES: The applicant is responsible for obtaining his/her own visa. We can not provids guidance about which visa ÒmightÓ be appropriate. Individuals requesting a training rotation of one year or more must apply to the U.S. Department of State. We are NOT an authorized sponsor for an IAP-66.

VISA TYPES (see also AFIP web site)
You must obtain a visa before attending long-term courses at our institution. You have two options depending on the length of time you intend staying.

Option A: a) If you are participating in an educational course or an Observer Training program for (6) months or less, a B1/B2 visa is sufficient. This visa is intended for business/tourist visitors to the U.S. There are generally no restrictions associated with this visa except that it expires within 6 months.

Option B: b) If you are participating in an educational course or an Observer Training program that lasts longer than 6 months, you will need a J1 visa. This visa comes with numerous restrictions that you must know and understand.

When contacting us, please include the following information:

1) Area of study/training for which you are applying, department of interest
2) Inclusive dates of study
3) Sponsorship letter (i.e. letter of funding)
4) Curriculum vitae
5) Home and work mailing address, phone, fax number and e-mail if available
6) Country of citizenship
7) Financial arrangements for your stay at the training activity (neither us nor the US Government cannot be responsible for any expenses incurred while you are in the US)
8) A general statement as to your proficiency in written and spoken English, both in general and medical terminology.

At Forsyth Medical Center you will receive a VISITOR badge (with photo) and at the FRA you will get a Volunteer badge (also with photo). The radiology department at Forsyth Medical Center will provide the needed paperwork to get your badge. At FRA you will get a VISITOR- Visiting Scholar (or similar temporary) badge.

You have several housing options. You can rent directly in the local community (get a copy of the Winston-Salem Journal our local newspapers, which in their Sunday edition lists many apartment and house rentals), or ask the Forsyth Medical Center Housing office to help you find a rental unit. Unfortunately, rental vacancies are often short-term, and one can not guarantee availability several months in advance. This often presents a practical problem.

Forsyth Medical Center does NOT provide special housing assistance for foreign visiting faculty members and scholars.

Housing costs vary and go from $800/month for a very small one-bedroom apartment to $1,500 for a nice 2-bedroom apartment close to Forsyth Medical Center (rates need to be checked.... and may be inaccurate as of December 2004). Houses can be rented from $1,100 to much higher.

IF YOU DECIDE TO RENT A ROOM IN A HOUSE, BE EXTREMELY CAREFUL AND ASK MANY QUESTIONS. Renting a room is an inexpensive option (US $ 500 and up/month), but could turn out to be very unpleasant. Please check : Will you have access to a phone? Will friends be able to call you (some landlords refuse to take calls for renters) ? Will the landlord take messages for you? How much will it cost to install a second phone line (if needed)? Will you have to share a bathroom? Have there been problems with previous tenants?

Option #2: Hotels & Temporary Lodging / Housing
Call 336- 794 4106 to get update...

There are several Hotels in Winston-Salem, NC, close to Forsyth Medical Center , such as:

(NOTE: rates changes constantly; please call to check rates)
You can DOWNLOAD a List of Hotels
You cna also DOWNLOAD a list of fun stuff to do when visiting.

Hampton InnÑHanes Mall 1990 Hampton Inn Court Winston-Salem, NC 27103 1-336-760-1660 www.hamptoninn.com

Comfort Suites 200 Capitol Lodging Court Winston-Salem, NC 27103 336-774-0805 www.choicehotels.com

La Quinta Inn & Suite , 2020 Griffith Rd. Winston-Salem, NC 27103 1-800-531-5900 336-765-8777 Provides free high speed Wi-FI Internet access in Lobby www.LQ.com
A prime location for both business and leisure travelers, La Quinta Inn and Suites Winston-Salem is just minutes from all popular attractions including Old Salem. We are convenient to most Medical Centers and Hospitals, and to Wake Forest University and the NC School of the Arts. Have fun with rodeos, sports, and concert events at LJVM Coliseum, Benton Convention Center, and the Dixie Classic Fairgrounds. Spend the day at Salem Lake for fishing, boating, hiking, and biking, and Tanglewood Park for festivals and gatherings. Visit Reynolda House Museum of American Art and South Eastern Center for Contemporary Art. There are several nearby golf courses, plenty of great restaurants, and Hanes Mall for shopping. Rooms are spacious and comfortable at La Quinta Inn and Suites Winston-Salem and come with plenty of amenities such as free high-speed Internet access. All King Rooms have a Microwave and Refrigerator (pet-friendly rooms available).

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott 1680 Westbrook Plaza Drive Winston-Salem, NC 27103 336-714-3000 www.marriott.com

Sleep Inn 1985 Hampton Inn Court Winston-Salem, NC 27103 336-774-8020 www.sleepinn.com .

Extended StayAmerica Winston-Salem - Hanes Mall Blvd.. This hotel is designed especially for longer stays with studios featuring fully-equipped kitchens and plenty of work spaceÉ amenities you won't find in a typical hotel room. * Kitchen with refrigerator, microwave, and stovetop * Workspace with computer dataport * Free local phone calls * Personalized voice mail * Iron and full size ironing board * On site guest laundry * Dining and cooking utensils provided . Extended StayAmerica Winston-Salem - Hanes Mall Blvd. 1995 Hampton Inn Ct. Winston-Salem, NCÊ 27103 Telephone: (336) 768-0075 Fax: (336) 768-7225 wsh@extendedstay.com

Further away from the Medical center, but closer to all the downtown activity and restaurants:

Downtown Inn (feels like a big Bed & Breakfast): The Brookstown Inn was built in 1837 as a textile mill and is on the National Register of Historic Places. The Inn has the charm and ambiance of old-world architecture with all the conveniences of a modern conference facility. Its hallmarks of exposed brick walls and wooden beams enhance its Early American decor and help you escape to the charm of yesteryear. This historic setting is perfect for wedding receptions, reunions, business meetings & conferences, and other social gatherings. Directions: From Greensboro take I-40 West to Business 40 West. Exit (5D) onto Main Street. Left onto First Street, go one block and turn left onto Liberty Street. Go two blocks and turn right onto Brookstown Avenue. From Statesville takeI-77 North/South to I-40 East to Business 40 East. Exit Cherry Street. Turn right on Marshall Street and then turn left on Brookstown Avenue.
Address: 200 Brookstown Avenue, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. Toll Free: 800-845 4262; Phone: 336-725 1120.

Downtown hotel: At the Adam's Mark Winston Plaza, you'll experience grand southern hospitality along with the remarkable service and amenities you'd expect from one of the state's largest convention hotels. From the moment you enter our lobby, you'll be surrounded by rich woodwork, elegant furnishings and friendly smiles. The professional staff at the Adam's Mark is at your service 24 hours a day, attending to the needs of you and your group every moment of your stay. Directions: 425 North Cherry Street, Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Hotel ph: (336) 725-3500 / fax: (336) 728-4020 Hotel Group Sales Office: (336) 725-3500 ; Individual Reservations: (800) 444-2326

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Many of the above hotels offers special rates for long-term stays.

Public Transit System

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CAR RENTALS:

Using a bicycle is impossible, even if you are in great shape....renting a car is much easier and will make you stay in DALLAS much more enjoyable.
.TRY to prepay car rental from overseas location with a major CREDIT card to avoid high extra fees !!!! Otherwise: Monthly rental fee for people from overseas (Europe) without USA Car Insurance could be up to $1,000 / month !!!
Monthly car rentals (needed ) run from $450/month to $1,000/month and higher.

Last Updated: Feb 01, 2007 & Jan 24, 2006