The University of Alabama at Birmingham
UAB Department of Pathology
Neuropathology Fellowship is a 2-year training program
We accept 1 fellow per year of training

Opening for 2023

Description: The Neuropathology Fellowship at UAB is a two-year program, fully accredited by the ACGME for one Fellow per year, eventuating in subspecialty board certification. The program includes experience in all areas of Neuropathology, including intraoperative consultations (frozen sections) as well as appropriate use and interpretation of special stains, immunohistochemistry, and molecular studies including FISH and next generation sequencing. There is also weekly experience in brain cutting and in case presentation at the Neuro-Oncology Brain Tumor Conference. The fellows also attend conferences and lectures in neuromuscular pathology. Fellows also have many opportunities to teach Pathology and Neurology Residents and medical students. There are many opportunities for translational or clinical research in the first year, leading to presentation at regional or national meetings such as the Association of American Neuropathologists. In the second (research) year, there are numerous choices for basic, translational or clinical research, either within the Department of Pathology or in other Departments of the UAB Medical Center.

Staff: Kenneth B. Fallon, M.D., Associate Professor, Neuropathology Program Director; James (Rob) R. Hackney, M.D., Associate Professor; C. Ryan Miller, M.D., Ph.D., Professor and Neuropathology Division Director; Richard Powers, M.D., Professor; Rati Chkeidze, M.D., Assistant Professor.

Requirements: Board eligibility or certification in anatomic pathology or AP/CP; additionally, a license to practice medicine in Alabama, which requires successful completion of USMLE Steps 1, 2 and 3, is needed.

Stipends: Commensurate with year of postgraduate training; also, a professional development fund is provided.

Applications: Submit application 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:
Kenneth B. Fallon, M.D.
Associate Professor of Pathology
Director, Neuropathology Fellowship Program
Department of Pathology
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
619 19^th Street South, HSB 149M
Birmingham, AL 35249-6823

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

[#10009-5, exp. 16 November 2021]

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Neuropathology Fellowship
Opening for 2022

Description
The Neuropathology Division at Northwestern University McGaw Medical Center offers a two-year fellowship program starting July 1, 2022.

Neuropathology trainees concentrate on clinical training during their first year and research during their second year. Early in the first year of neuropathology fellowship, the trainee is expected to identify a laboratory and mentor. Once this is done, the trainee will be strongly encouraged to submit proposals for extramural funding support based on the chosen research topic. The goal will be to have the second year of fellowship supported by extramural sources. With 2 neuropathology fellows, the second year of training will have predominantly protected time for research, with the additional duty of overseeing the first year fellow during the new fellow’s initial month or two. The trainee’s identified research mentor will assure that emphasis is placed on 1) application of the scientific method, stressing the generation and testing of hypotheses, fundamentals of experimental design, statistical analysis and interpretation of results, preparation of written reports of findings for publication, and public presentation of research data at scientific meetings; and 2) gaining experience in contemporary neuroscience research techniques. The fellow is expected to present his or her research at one meeting per year and publish at least one paper based on work done during the fellowship. The best fellow candidates can be integrated into the PSTP where this infrastructure, mentoring and grant application guidance is already integrated into the program. If the candidate is serious about establishing an R01 funded research program, he/she will be encouraged to seek funding for additional year(s) of research.

In addition to their own research projects, Neuropathology faculty have developed extensive collaborations with Northwestern Feinberg faculty members with a wide variety of research interests.

Research Focus
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, Neurogenetics
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis
Cell Biology of Neuronal beta Amyloid, Signal Transduction
Cell Biology of Neuronal beta Amyloid, Neurobiology of Tau
Stem Cell Biology
Signal Transduction, Neuromolecular development, Learning & Memory
Learning and Memory, Systems Neuroscience
Radiobiology and Bionanotechnology
Pediatric and Adult brain tumors
Other Feinberg scientists’ research interests:
  • Molecular Neuroscience
  • Molecular Neurobiology
  • Nerve-Muscle Induction Mechanisms
  • Neuroimmunology
  • Signal Transduction
  • Stress Signaling
  • Protein Misfolding and Aggregation
  • Cell Death Pathways
  • Cell Class Specific Gene Expression
  • Molecular Glial Biology
  • Neuroendocrinology

In sum, there is a nationwide shortage of neuropathologists with strong independent research programs. This fellowship is designed to help address this deficiency, and offers a diverse pool of excellent research opportunities. Allowing for a second research-oriented year will greatly increase the number and caliber of applicants.

Requirements
The candidate must be Board eligible or certified in either Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, or in some other medical specialty such as Neurology and have had one year Anatomic Pathology training. Candidates for combined training in Anatomic Pathology and Neuropathology will be considered.

Types and Numbers of Appointments
The Neuropathology fellowship program has one ACGME accredited position available every year.

Stipends and Maintenance
The stipend is commensurate with the PGY year of training.

Applications
Please send your application package, with the following components, to neuropathfellowship@northwestern.edu:

CAP or McGaw application
Cover letter including career goals
Current CV
Two letters of recommendation
USMLE Scores 1,2,3

[#9555, exp. 21 May 2021]

Indiana University School of Medicine
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Neuropathology Fellowship 2021-23 and 2022-24

Description:
The Neuropathology fellowship at Indiana University is a two-year program. Activities are centered at the Indiana University School of Medicine and its main teaching facilities (IU Health University and Methodist Hospitals, and the Riley Hospital for Children). The medical center provides a large volume of surgical and autopsy cases in neuropathology and ocular pathology. Planning and participation in departmental and interdepartmental conferences are part of the program, as is the instruction of residents and medical students. Diagnostic neuropathology is generally emphasized during the first year, but active participation in research projects is an expectation during the two years in the program. Research opportunities in a variety of areas of neurosciences are numerous and include neurodegenerative diseases and brain tumors.

Requirements:
Applicants must have at least two years of training in anatomic pathology in an accredited program. Only one year of training in anatomic pathology is required for applicants who have completed their training in accredited programs in neurology or neurosurgery.

Stipends:
Commensurate with level of training. Reappointment to the second year is contingent upon successful completion of the first year.

Staff:
Alexander Vortmeyer MD, PhD Fellowship Program Director; Jose Bonnin MD; Bernardino Ghetti, MD

Applications:
Submit a completed CAP Standardized Pathology Fellowship application form, curriculum vitae, personal statement and three letters of recommendation (including one from the training program director).

Please address inquiries to:

Beverly Jarrett
Pathology Fellowship Coordinator
Indiana University School of Medicine
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
IU Health Pathology Laboratory
350 W. 11th Street, Room 4083
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Phone: (317) 491-6350
Fax: (317) 491-6411
Email: bjarrett@iupui.edu
Website: http://pathology.medicine.iu.edu

[#9592, exp. 5 August 2021]

University of Michigan
Neuropathology Fellowship
Next Opening 2022-2024

Description: 2-year ACGME-accredited fellowship with comprehensive and mixed case load including over 1300 neurosurgical specimens, more than 300 muscle & nerve biopsies, and more than 100 brain autopsies. Five neuropathology faculty with broad clinical and research interests. State of the art facilities. Ample opportunities to engage in collaborative research within the department and across departments in the Medical School and University of Michigan.

Additional information regarding our fellowship and application can be found in our website: https://www.pathology.med.umich.edu/neuropathology-fellowship

Requirements:
  • Candidates must be on track to complete training in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) before starting the Fellowship.
  • Complete the online application.
  • Current CV.
  • Provide 3 letters of recommendation.

Application:
  • Online applications start: March 30th of every year
  • Online applications end: November 30th of each year or until the position is filled
  • Interview Process: Beginning of April until the end of December

All requirements should be completed in order to be considered for interview. Applications should be submitted online at: https://www.pathology.med.umich.edu/forms/applications/fellowship

Contact Information:
Sandra Camelo-Piragua, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology
Neuropathology Fellowship Director
Email: sandraca@umich.edu

The University of Michigan, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University of Michigan is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, height, weight, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

[#9457, exp. 3 April 2021]

University of Pittsburgh Medical Center
Neuropathology Fellowship
Openings for July 2021, 2022 and 2023

Description
The Neuropathology Division at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center (UPMC) offers up to 4 two-year fellowships. Trainees concentrate on clinical training during their first year and a mixture of clinical, teaching and research training during their second year.

Schedule Overview

Year 1
  • Neuropathology Surgicals / Intraoperatives: 22 weeks
  • Neuromuscular, Neuro-ophthalmologic, Neurodegenerative: 21 weeks
  • Elective: 4 weeks
  • Vacation: 4 weeks
  • Conference Time: 1 week

Year 2
  • Neuropathology Surgicals / Intraoperatives: 13 weeks
  • Neuromuscular, Neuro-ophthalmologic, Neurodegenerative: 11 weeks
  • Elective: 23 weeks
  • Vacation: 4 weeks
  • Conference Time: 1 week

Requirements
The candidate must be Board eligible or certified in either Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, or in some other medical specialty such as Neurology and have had one year Anatomic Pathology Training. Candidates for combined training in Anatomic Pathology and Neuropathology are also encouraged.

10 Reasons for choosing UPMC Neuropathology
1. State of the art facilities: Large academic center with multiple subspecialty based hospitals
2. Volume and diversity of cases: Brain biopsies (~700 intraoperative consultations, ~2000 neurosurgical specimens); Autopsy (~350 adult/child, ~55 perinatal); Neuromuscular and Neuro-ophthalmology (~40 nerves, 160 muscles, 150 eyes)
3. Intensive training in complex and challenging intraoperative consultations
4. World renowned teleneuropathology with global links
5. Flexible training plan, including neuroradiology training and extensive didactic/clinical conferences
6. Abundant research opportunities and options for clinical/anatomic or anatomic/research tracks
7. Extensive subspecialty expertise, including the Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center, molecular diagnostics, proteomics/genomics and state-of-the-art informatics
8. Complete virtual microscopy study set
9. Affordable, family friendly city with arts, cultural events, athletic events and outdoor activities
10. More benefits: vacation, conference time, dedicated funding for books and travel

Information Videos
Tour video of UPMC: https://wdrv.it/76eb7d040
Overview video of residency training at UPMC: https://wdrv.it/5d70489e7

Applications
Please complete the online application at: https://epssecure.upmc.com/path/fellowship/app-form.cfm

[#9891, exp. 23 September 2021]

Neuropathology Fellowship
Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
Openings for 2021, 2022 and 2023

The Division of Neuropathology in the Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology (PMI) at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC), Nashville, Tennessee offers a two-year fellowship in Neuropathology. A large volume of surgical neuropathology cases (approximately 1,200 per year), muscle biopsies (approximately 250 per year), nerve biopsies (approximately 50 per year) and autopsies (approximately 150 per year) represent the varied clinical material upon which the training in neuropathology is based. An intraoperative consult service provides the opportunity for training in the interpretation of smear preparations and frozen sections.

Additional training is provided via regular didactics, study sets and journal clubs. The fellow is expected to engage in scholarly activity throughout the training period. More formal research experiences are available in the second year, depending on the trainee's interests and aptitude.

The Neuropathology fellow covers surgical pathology and autopsy services at Vanderbilt University Hospital, at Monroe Carrell Vanderbilt Children's Medical Center and at the Nashville Veteran's Administration Medical Center. Research opportunities are available not only within the Division of Neuropathology, but also within other PMI Divisions (Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Hematopathology, Renal Pathology and Investigative Pathology) and in other Departments at Vanderbilt Medical Center. The Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center is an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center.

Located in the heart of Nashville, Tennessee, Vanderbilt University is one of the nation’s leading research and teaching institutions with undergraduate medical program contiguous on the same campus. Nashville, the capital of Tennessee, is a growing cosmopolitan area with a population exceeding 1.8 million, diverse entertainment, excellent schools and ready access to outdoor activities.

Interested applicants should submit a personal statement, application*, CV, USMLE scores, passport size photo, three letters of recommendation and ECFMG certificate (if applicable) to:

Tapherine DeVany
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology
1161 21st Ave. South, CC3322 MCN
Nashville, TN 37232-2561
Email: t.devany@vumc.org

*Application and pertinent information can be found at: https://www.vumc.org/gme/13198

[#9508, exp. 29 April 2021]

 

Neuropathology Fellowship
Open position for 2024

The Department of Pathology at the University of Utah School of Medicine offers an ACGME-accredited two-year fellowship program in Neuropathology. One position is available on an annual basis. Experience is provided at the University of Utah Hospital, Huntsman Cancer Hospital, Primary Children's Hospital and the Office of the Medical Examiner.

This fellowship is designed to give the fellows a broad experience in diagnostic neuropathology, with emphasis on surgical neuropathology but also with exposure to autopsy, forensic and neuromuscular neuropathology. A diverse patient population, as well as an active consultation service provides adequate volumes of material.

The overall goal of the fellowship is to provide in-depth exposure to neuropathology with our faculty, Christian Davidson (Fellowship Director), Dr. Cheryl Palmer (Director of Neuropathology), and Dr. Nick Mamalis (Faculty in Ophthalmology).

This training program satisfies the requirements for the American Board of Pathology examination in Neuropathology.

Requirements: Applicants must hold an M.D. degree, D.O. degree (or foreign equivalent with ECFMG certification), be board eligible or board certified in anatomic pathology, and be eligible for a Utah State medical license.

Interested candidates should submit cover letter with personal statement, curriculum vitae, CAP Standardized Fellowship Application, and three letters of recommendation (one of which should be from current/most recent program director) to:

Ashleigh Mckensie
Fellowship Program Coordinator / Manager, Clinical Programs
University of Utah | Anatomic Pathology
2000 Circle of Hope, 3100
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
Telephone: (801) 587-4563
Email: ashleigh.mckensie@path.utah.edu

Please address letters to:

Christian Davidson, M.D.
Director of Neuropathology Fellowship
University of Utah
Department of Pathology
2000 Circle of Hope, 3100
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

[#9361, exp. 14 March 2021]

Neuropathology Fellowship
2022-2024

The program provides intensive training in all aspects of Neuropathology (NP) with the aim of preparing our fellows for Board Certification and a successful career as an academic neuropathologist. Fellows gain familiarity with a wide variety of diseases of the nervous system, skeletal muscle, peripheral nerve, and eye, developing diagnostic proficiency through both morphologic examination and utilization of ancillary techniques including immunohistochemistry, electron microscopy, and molecular analysis. A variety of research opportunities are available within the division and the VCU health system, with an emphasis on neuro-oncology. Preference will be given to applicants seeking a conventional two year neuropathology training commitment, though other arrangements may be available on an individual basis.

Requirements: At least two years of post-graduate training are required; this may include 2 years of anatomic pathology (AP) or 1 year AP plus 1 year clinical training in neurology/neurosurgery. Combined AP/NP applicants will also be considered.

Stipends: Salary and benefits are commensurate with year of postgraduate training.

Available Position: Scheduled to start accepting applications for the 2022 – 2024 academic year in July 2020 – one position.

Program Director: Hope T. Richard, MD, PhD

Applications: Interested individuals should submit a CV and the Standardized Application for Pathology Fellowship form found on the CAP website (www.cap.org), the VCU Pathology website (www.pathology.vcu.edu). Applicants should also request three letters of recommendation, one of which should come from their current program director. All documentation should be sent to the training program coordinator:

Dr. Pamela Adams-Lewis, Senior Program Coordinator
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Department of Pathology
PO Box 980662
1101 E. Marshall St., 4th Fl
Richmond, VA 23298
Phone: (804) 827-0561
Fax: (804) 827-1078
Email: pathgme@vcuhealth.org

Website: http://www.pathology.vcu.edu

[#9818-6, exp. 21 April 2021]