University of Alabama Medical Center, Birmingham
Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship

Opening for 2020
Number of appointments per year - 1

Description: The University of Alabama at Birmingham Departments of Pathology and Genetics jointly offer a one-year ACGME accredited fellowship in molecular genetic pathology. The fellowship is designed to train academically oriented pathologists and medical geneticists for a career in molecular genetic pathology, including hematology/oncology, infectious diseases, identity testing, molecular diagnostics of Mendelian disorders, cytogenetics, and medical genetics. After completion of this program, the fellow will be eligible to take the Molecular Genetic Pathology board examination cosponsored by ABP and ABMMG.

Training includes didactic courses, selected laboratory rotations and an in-depth research experience. The fellow will gain experience in a broad range of molecular techniques including nucleic acid extraction and amplification (PCR, RT-PCR, real-time PCR, NASBA, and SDA), sequencing, capillary electrophoresis, traditional cytogenetics, FISH, microarray and next generation sequencing technology. Trainees are expected to function as junior attendings and will be actively involved in test development, performance, preparation of report of sign-out, participation in clinic/inpatient visits and clinical consultation. Fellows are also exposed to administrative aspects of directing a modern molecular diagnostics laboratory. Opportunities for research experience are available in the first and subsequent years.

This program is directed by Shuko Harada, M.D., Associate Professor of Pathology, Interim Division Director of Genomics and Bioinformatics, and Section Head of Molecular Pathology.

Requirements: Applicants must be AP, CP or AP/CP or medical genetics Board eligible, or Board certified.

Stipends: Stipends are commensurate with the year of postgraduate training in pathology or genetics. Also provided is a professional development fund.

Applications: Submit application 12 to 24 months prior to initiation of training along with curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation, including one from current program director to: path-fellowships@uabmc.edu.

Address letters of recommendation to:
Shuko Harada, M.D.
Associate Professor of Pathology
Director, Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship
Department of Pathology
University of Alabama at Birmingham
619 19th Street South, HSB 149M
Birmingham, AL 35249-6823

Additional information can be obtained from:
Program Coordinator
Telephone: (205) 975-3450
Fax: (205) 975-PATH
Email: path-fellowships@uabmc.edu
Website: http://www.uab.edu/medicine/pathology/education/fellowship-program

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Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship
Opening for 2020-2021

Program Description:
The Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Cedars Sinai Medical Center provides a funded ACGME-accredited fellowship position with a unique opportunity to combine state of the art molecular pathology with hands-on exposure to the clinical laboratory, clinical genetics, cytogenetics, and translational research. The Molecular Pathology Laboratory combines single gene tests and next-generation sequencing, with a focus on precision medicine for oncology, but also provides exposure to inherited and infectious disease. The Cytogenetics Laboratory is uniquely integrated with the Molecular Division and fellows participate in an integrated daily sign-out. The Cytogenetics Laboratory offers a broad range of testing which includes prenatal and postnatal diagnostics, and oncology testing by karyotype, FISH, and chromosomal microarray. With an excellent ratio of faculty to trainees, there is the opportunity to observe different approaches to clinical evaluation and to receive a high level of individualized mentorship. In addition, electives at UCLA and at the Los Angeles VA are available to further complement the offerings at Cedars-Sinai.

Fellow Responsibilities and Translational Research Opportunities:
In addition to daily routine sign-out, the fellow has hands-on experience in the laboratory with current assays and is required to develop a new clinical test during the course of the fellowship. As fellows gain experience, they act as junior attending with participation in all aspects of laboratory management including test development, validation, clinical interpretation, reporting, and ongoing proficiency testing/CAP preparedness, and management.

The wide scope of patient material in the pathology department and the Division's relationship with the Biobank & Translational Research Core and physician-scientists in a large number of departments provides a variety of opportunities for fellows to engage in clinical or bench research and develop their own projects of interest. This is facilitated by the Cedars-Sinai Clinical Scholars Program, which provides formal training in biostatistics, scientific ethics, grant writing, and approaches to clinical research and personalized medicine.

Stipends:
Commensurate with the applicant's year of postgraduate training.

Applications:
Please visit our website for complete checklist and more information.

Program Director:
Jean Lopategui, MD

All materials and inquiries should be addressed to the program coordinator:
Carrie Domagas
Sr. Academic Coordinator
Telephone: (310) 423-1610
Email: carrie.domagas@cshs.org

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University of California, San Diego
Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship
Opening for 2019-2020

Description: There is an opening in the Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship at The University of California, San Diego for the 2019-20 academic year.

The overall goal of this one year fellowship is to prepare trainees for a successful career in molecular pathology. At the time of completion of the fellowship, trainees will be equipped with the knowledge and skills necessary to assume the directorship of a clinical molecular pathology laboratory and to continue with a pattern of lifelong learning in this field. During the course of the program, MGP fellows will participate in the day-to-day operation of molecular genetic pathology laboratories performing and interpreting a variety of clinical tests. Fellows entering the program as pathologists will additionally gain experience with the diagnosis, management, treatment, and counseling of patients with genetic disorders during rotations through Medical Genetics clinics, while fellows entering as medical geneticists will gain exposure to surgical pathology and autopsy pathology via a rotation through the surgical pathology service. In addition, trainees will attend didactic sessions with the supervising Medical Staff, courses in Medical Genetics, journal clubs, and laboratory and clinical conferences. Fellows are highly encouraged and expected to perform at least one research project of their own choosing with the guidance and assistance of one or more faculty members in the Department of Pathology.

Requirements: Candidates for the Molecular Genetic Pathology fellowship must be board certified or board-eligible by the American Board of Pathology or the American Board of Medical Genetics. Must qualify for licensure in California.

To Apply: Please submit the following documents to Program Director, Dr. John Thorson, c/o Program Manager, Ali Murtha at huw003@ucsd.edu and/or jathorson@ucsd.edu:

• Standard CAP application
• Current CV
• Personal Statement
• 3 letters of recommendation

Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship
Openings for 2019 and 2020

Starting in July 2019, the Molecular Genetic Pathology division has one opening each year for the one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship. Applications are now being accepted for 2019-20 and 2020-21.

The subspecialty of Molecular Genetic Pathology employs testing of nucleic acids for disease diagnosis, prognosis and selection of therapy. A variety of tests are used for the detection and quantification of mutations in chromosomes, DNA, and RNA in four general areas of disease:
1. Hereditary diseases (e.g., epilepsy)
2. Hematologic malignancies (e.g., leukemia)
3. Solid tumors (e.g., lung cancer)
4. Infectious diseases (e.g., HIV/AIDS)

The fellow will rotate through molecular genetics, cytogentics and microbiology laboratories at Feinberg-affiliated hospitals (Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago) and work with expert faculty who are nationally-recognized in the areas of education, research and patient care.

Education
Our Residency and Fellowship Programs function under the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University and are primarily based at Northwestern Memorial Hospital (NMH), which is consistently ranked as the top hospital in Illinois and in the top 10 nationwide. Our Northwestern University based faculty are dedicated to the education and mentorship of our trainees. The MGP fellow will work in a collegial environment with 22 pathology residents and 10 other fellows in which education and training remain the primary focus.

Research
Faculty of Molecular Genetic Pathology conduct research in diverse areas of the specialty and current projects include biomarker discovery in acute myeloid leukemia, mechanisms of prostate cancer metastasis, pathogenesis of African sleeping sickness and Chagas disease, mechanisms of regulation of nuclear receptors, molecular pathogenesis of lung cancer, and estrogen receptor dysregulation in breast cancer. The molecular laboratories provide translational and clinical research support to a variety of Centers and Institutes, including the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, Northwestern Medicine Developmental Therapeutics Institute, Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Science Institute and NUgene. The MGP fellow will have opportunities to engage in translational and clinical research such as test development and validation in one or more areas.

Patient Care
Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Lurie Children’s Hospital are consistently ranked as the top hospitals in Illinois and among the best in the nation. The MGP faculty provide state-of-the-art testing to clinicians at these and other Feinberg-affiliated care sites for disease diagnosis, prognosis, selection of therapy and patient management.

Application
Send application materials and letters of recommendation to: erin.hancock@nm.org

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Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship
Iowa City, Iowa
Openings for 2020 and 2021

Program:
The University of Iowa offers a one-year accredited fellowship in molecular genetic pathology. The fellowship program entails a broad educational experience in both traditional and leading-edge technologies combined with knowledgeable and friendly faculty and staff providing a unique training experience in all areas of molecular pathology. The Molecular Pathology Laboratory serves as the primary site for molecular testing of genetic, infectious and neoplastic diseases from the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics as well as for regional, national and international clients. We have over 50 diagnostic tests utilizing various methods including next generation sequencing by synthesis (Ion Torrent and Illumina systems), qualitative/quantitative PCR, emulsion PCR, and real-time PCR, DNA sequencing, traditional and capillary electrophoresis and Southern blotting. The MGP fellowship includes six months of hands-on training in the Molecular Pathology Laboratory with special emphasis on molecular genetics, infectious disease and oncology. Another three to four months are spent predominantly in the Genetics Division of the Department of Pediatrics. This block includes one month of general genetics, one month of specialty genetics rotations in the cancer center and neurology clinics and one month of cytogenetics training. The Cytogenetics Laboratory will provide exposure to traditional cytogenetics, FISH and Comparative Genomic Hybridization using microarray technology. During these rotations the fellow learns the role of an attending physician, with levels of responsibility and supervision appropriate for the level of training and experience. The fellow is also exposed to administrative and management aspects of directing a molecular diagnostics laboratory. The remaining three months are spent with independent test development in the Molecular Pathology Laboratory or on basic research projects in any one of numerous laboratories associated with the program. The fellows are encouraged to use this time to obtain preliminary data serving as the basis for applications for career development grants from federal and private agencies.

Requirements:
Applications will be accepted from residents who are MD or MD/PhD and have ACGME-accredited residency training in Pathology or Medical Genetics.

Stipends and Benefits:
Commensurate with level of training. The website of the Graduate Medical Education Office (https://gme.medicine.uiowa.edu/) contains specific information regarding stipends and benefits.

Inquiries:
Aaron Bossler, MD, PhD
Fellowship Program Director
Telephone: 319/384-9566
Email: [email protected]

Application Process:
Please email the contact below for further application information:

Vicky J. Farrington-Howrey
Fellowship and Extern Coordinator
Department of Pathology (C684 GH)
University of Iowa Health Care
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
Telephone: (319) 356-0319
Fax: (319) 384-9613
Email: [email protected]

Applications will be accepted until fellowship position is filled.

Please visit our website for additional information by clicking here.

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Washington University School of Medicine
Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship
Openings for 2020 - 2021

Description: The Molecular Genetic Pathology fellowship program is a joint undertaking between the Divisions of Anatomic and Molecular Pathology, Laboratory and Genomic Medicine and Neuropathology. The fellowship is a 1 year position. The fellowship is accredited by the ACGME, and is designed to meet the needs of individuals interested in a career in academic pathology focused on the application of molecular genetic techniques in basic science, translational or clinical research settings. Upon completion of the program, the fellow will have the skills necessary to pass the American Board of Pathology subspecialty exam in Molecular Genetic Pathology.

The Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital provides the clinical material for the program. The fellowship includes laboratory rotations through the clinical Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory, Microbiology Laboratory, HLA Laboratory and FISH Laboratory of Barnes-Jewish Hospital; the Cytogenetics Laboratory, Microarray Laboratory of the Department of Pathology; Genomics and Pathology Services at Washington University (GPS @ WU); and the Bioinformatics section of the Department of Pathology. The fellowship also includes clinical rotations through the general pediatric genetics clinic and the general adult genetics clinic (as well as elective rotations through the neurogenetics, Down syndrome or Beckwith-Wiedemann clinics).

The fellowship provides a strong emphasis on the application of new sequencing technologies to molecular oncology, and fellows will spend considerable time in our state of the art next generation sequencing laboratory (GPS @ WU) learning all aspects of the process including specimen intake, panel design, data analysis and case sign-out. Fellows will also participate in regular didactic teaching sessions with faculty, and contribute to departmental conferences and journal clubs.

Requirements: Applicants must be Board eligible or certified in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology or Medical Genetics and meet the requirements for medical licensure in Missouri. To apply, please submit all materials by email to Sue Pagano, Education Coordinator at [email protected]. For questions call (314) 747-0687.

Required materials include:
1. Standard CAP application
2. Current CV
3. Three letters directly emailed by your references to the program coordinator
4. Personal Statement
5. USMLE Transcript and ECFMG certificate if applicable

Webpage: https://pathology.wustl.edu/training/clinical-fellowships/molecular-genetic-pathology-fellowship/

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Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship
University of Nebraska Medical Center
Opening for July 1, 2020 - June 30, 2021

The University of Nebraska Medical Center Department of Pathology and Microbiology is pleased to offer a 1 year ACGME-accredited fellowship in Molecular Genetic Pathology beginning July 1. This fellowship will offer comprehensive exposure to all areas of molecular diagnostics and molecular pathology including those in solid tumor oncology, hematopathology, inherited diseases, infectious diseases, human identity testing, and histocompatibility. The Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory, Human Genetics Laboratory and Nebraska Collaborative Laboratory perform over 30,000 tests a year utilizing various technologies including next generation sequencing, cytogenomic arrays, FISH, real-time PCR, reverse-transcriptase PCR, pyrosequencing, PCR/fragment analysis and various multi-analyte platforms. The fellow will also have the opportunity to rotate in the microbiology laboratory and Nebraska Public Health Laboratory to learn about the role of molecular technologies in the epidemiology of infectious diseases and biopreparedness. The fellow will benefit from interactions with over 15 faculty members who are nationally known in the fields of molecular diagnostics, oncology, genetics and inherited diseases, infectious diseases and histocompatibility.

UNMC, and its hospital partner, Nebraska Medicine, are home to the NCI-Designated Fred and Pamela Buffett Cancer Center, Munroe-Meyer Institute for Genetics and Rehabilitation, Lied Transplant Center, Michael F. Sorrell Center for Health Science Education and Nebraska Public Health Laboratory, which will provide enhanced experiences in molecular diagnostics.

Requirements:
Board eligible or certified in both anatomic and clinical pathology is preferred.

Types and Numbers of Appointments:
1 fellow each academic year.

Community:
Omaha is a metropolitan center of more than 900,000 people that is strategically located within a day's drive to the Rocky Mountains, Minneapolis, Kansas City, St. Louis, and Chicago. It has been ranked highly in livability with its affordable housing and excellent school systems, as well as several institutions of higher education. In Omaha you can enjoy world-class theatre, symphony, opera, sports, concerts, art galleries, museums, dining, shopping, and more. Omaha's Henry Doorly Zoo and Aquarium has been ranked first in the Nation.

Stipends:
The stipend is that of a fifth year resident, but may be adjusted appropriately for the level of post-residency training.

Program Director:
Allison Cushman-Vokoun, MD, PhD

Applications:
We will begin accepting complete application packages on July 1, 2018. The package includes the CAP standardized fellowship application form, a curriculum vitae, personal statement, United States Medical Licensing Examination summary sheet showing parts 1, 2, & 3, AP/CP board certification (if applicable), and three letters of recommendation. The personal statement should include a brief overview of the applicant's interest, related experiences, and long term career goals. The three letters of recommendation should include one letter from the current Program Director, and two from other physicians or graduate advisors who know the applicant well. International graduates must also submit a copy of a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate.

Please send complete applications to:

University of Nebraska Medical Center
ATTN: Kim Martin
Molecular Genetics Fellowship
983135 Nebraska Medical Center
Omaha, NE 68198

Telephone: (402) 559-7726
Fax: (402) 559-6018
Email: [email protected]
Website: click here

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Molecular Genetic Fellowship
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Openings for 2020 and 2021

A comprehensive training in Molecular Genetic Pathology (MGP) is provided at the University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center and TriCore Reference Laboratories in all areas of Molecular Pathology including Molecular Oncology, HLA typing, Post Bone Marrow Transplantation Chimerism, Hereditary Genetic Tests, Molecular Microbiology/Virology and Cytogenetics/FISH. Training in Medical Genetics and Genetic Counseling is provided in Medical Genetics and Dysmorphology Clinics in Department of Pediatrics and Cancer Genetics at the University of New Mexico Cancer Center with close interaction of MGP fellow with pediatric dysmorphologists, geneticists, hematologists and oncologists including participation in their medical rounds. The MGP fellow will be trained in a structured manner with active involvement in the interpretation of molecular pathology test results, preparation of molecular pathology reports prior to sign out and discussion of results with referring physicians. An integrated approach will be taught and used. The fellow will attend ongoing education conferences and didactic presentations. The fellow will also present conferences including interesting, classic or challenging cases in molecular pathology. The fellow will participate in QA/QC aspects of molecular pathology as well as in weekly laboratory management meetings. Graduated responsibility will be given to the fellow as the fellow accrues acceptable competency levels. Ample opportunities for research projects and publications are provided and the fellow is encouraged to present his/her work in molecular pathology-related national meetings. The molecular tests are mainly performed at TriCore Reference Laboratories and include over 70, 000 molecular diagnostic tests, over 3,000 molecular oncology, and over 5,500 cytogenetics/FISH assays. A range of technologies is employed that include Next Generation Sequencing, RT-PCR, qualitative PCR, allelic discrimination PCR, quantitative real time PCR, Sanger sequencing, high resolution melting curve analysis, restriction fragment length polymorphism analysis, DNA methylation assays, fluorescent and chromogenic in situ hybridization, and capillary electrophoresis. For more information, contact Mohammad Vasef, M.D. (fellowship director) at MVasef@salud.unm.edu or visit http://pathology.unm.edu/fellowships/molecular-genetic-pathology-fellowship.html.

New Mexico's mild four season climate and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities combined with a rich cultural heritage complement the educational opportunities. Visit http://www.itsatrip.org to discover Albuquerque. Find out more about our Department and view our YouTube videos at http://pathology.unm.edu.

Requirements:
MD plus residency training in pathology or medical genetics in an ACGME accredited program. Please submit: CAP application, Curriculum Vitae, personal statement, and three letters of reference (one of which should come from your program director) to be received no later than November 15 of each year for positions commencing July 1 two years later. Interviews will be conducted in January.

Submit materials to: Cynthia Hart at cahart1@salud.unm.edu or by mail to:

Mohammad Vasef, M.D., MGP Fellowship Program Director
C/O Cynthia Hart, MGP Fellowship Coordinator
1001 Woodward Place NE
Albuquerque, NM 87102

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