The cardiothoracic fellowship offers the opportunity to gain experience in thoracic imaging as well as cardiac MRI and CT, and includes excellent research opportunities. The fellow will attend weekly and monthly clinical conferences and will build a close working relationship with cardiology.
This non-ACGME Fellowship is a one-year junior faculty (Clinical Instructor) position within the College of Medicine. Applicants should be able to obtain a permanent SC medical license prior to the start of the fellowship. Information regarding SC permanent medical license eligibility can be found at the South Carolina Department of Labor, Licensing, and Regulation (PDF).
If you have questions about the fellowship or to submit an application, contact Ginger Raulinaitis at 843-792-4637 or raulina@musc.edu.
Application & Interviews
Interested applicants must submit the Universal Fellowship Application (PDF) along with all supporting documentation. For details on the application process, please see "How to Apply" below. The application must include three letters of recommendation, one from the training program director.
We are currently accepting applications for positions beginning July 2025.
How to Apply
All applications for consideration must be initially submitted through the MUSC Human Resources website as outlined below.
- Please download and complete the Universal Fellowship Application (PDF) with supporting documents (i.e., curriculum vitae, personal statement, proof of graduation from medical school, USMLE, and three letters of recommendation submitted, one from the training program director).
- Apply for a fellowship position through the MUSC Human Resources Applicant Portal by clicking on one of the job posting numbers below.
- Job Posting - R-0000021308
- Job Posting - R-0000021310
- Click "Apply Now" and enter the requested information.
- Upload completed application & supporting documents in one file if possible (PDF document preferred).
If unable to upload all supporting documents, please email supporting documentation to raulina@musc.edu.
If you have specific questions about the fellowship, please email the fellowship director at kabakus@musc.edu.
Letters of recommendation should be sent to:
Ismail Kabakus, M.D., Ph.D.
Fellowship Director, Cardiothoracic Imaging
Medical University of South Carolina - MSC 323
96 Jonathan Lucas Street
Charleston, SC 29425