Breast Imaging Fellowship Match Program

The Breast Imaging Fellowship Match was established in 2017 to improve the interview and offer process for residents applying to breast imaging fellowship programs. As the sponsoring organization, SBI is pleased again this year to support the 2025 Fellowship Match for 2026 appointments.

To confirm your program's participation in the 2025 Match, please submit the 2025 Match Agreement Form.

SBI wishes to acknowledge the support of the SBI Match Committee in advocating for the Match:

Janine Katzen, MD, Chair; Gary Whitman, MD, FSBI; Gunjan Senapati, MD; Lilian Wang, MD; Samantha Zuckerman, MD; Deanna Lane, MD; Jonathan Nguyen, MD; Tiffany Chan, MD; Alana Lewin, MD, FSBI; Carol McLaughlin, MD; Solomon Cherian, MD; Sarah Pittman, MD; Sora Yoon, MD

To Join the Match

Fellowship programs must be accredited or affiliated with an ACGME program (your institution’s residency program meets this criterion) and agree to the timeframe established by the National Resident Matching Program. All positions with 6 months or more of breast imaging instruction must be included in the Match.

The Radiology Fellowship Match is managed by the NRMP. To join the Match, please review the Information for New Programs and Register for the Match via the NRMP. All registration questions may be addressed to support@nrmp.org.

Programs participating in the Match for the first time must sign and agree to the terms as set forth by the SBI Memorandum of Understanding. Please email the signed form to hmiller@sbi-online.org. Programs already participating in the Match do not need to submit an MOU each year.

For more information about registering for the Fellowship Match, please contact Haley Miller at hmiller@sbi-online.org.

2025 Fellowship Match Information

SBI will adhere to the 2025 Match timeline set forth by the Society of Chairs of Academic Radiology Departments. Along with SCARD, SBI encourages programs to hold virtual interviews.

Below are the dates for the 2025 Radiology Fellowship Match for 2026 appointments. Match dates are determined by the NRMP and can also be found here.

  • November 1, 2024: Programs may accept applications
  • January 13, 2025: Virtual interview period begins
  • March 12, 2025: Match opens
  • March 31, 2025: Last day of interview period
  • April 16, 2025: Ranking opens 
  • May 21, 2025: Quota Deadline 
  • June 4, 2025: Ranking closes
  • June 18, 2025: Match Day
  • July 1, 2026: Training begins

Match applicants, check out the Applicant Guide to the Fellowship Match, created by the SBI Match Committee and the RFS Committee. This guide was developed in conjunction with the graphic timeline below as well as a comprehensive list of “Questions to Ask at a Fellowship Interview.” SBI hopes these resources help applicants navigate every step of the Match process.

New Timeline for 2025 Match for 2026 Appointments:

What are the benefits of the Match?

  • Provides a fair and transparent process for all
  • Allows programs to rank the best candidates interested in their institution
  • Ensures proper time and exposure to breast imaging has occurred prior to fellowship
  • Eliminates the pressure on applicants to make a decision before completing all interviews

Thank You

SBI would like to acknowledge the following institutions for their support of this important initiative in signing on to the 2025 Match for 2026 appointments:

Learn More

To learn more about the Society of Breast Imaging Fellowship Match Program, we invite you to review the FAQ and the Benefits of Using an NRMP Match. We have also provided the two informational webinars about the NRMP Match in the videos below.