Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham-Cytopathology

The University of Alabama at Birmingham
UAB Department of Pathology
Cytopathology Fellowships

Openings for 2019 and 2020
Number of appointments per year - 2

Description: The Division of Anatomic Pathology at the University of Alabama Medical Center, Birmingham, offers a one-year ACGME-approved fellowship experience in Cytopathology. The University of Alabama at Birmingham Cytopathology laboratory receives approximately 14,500 gynecologic cases per year (conventional and liquid based) and 7,800 non-gynecologic cases per year, including fluids, FNAs, EUS-FNAs, and pulmonary cases. Fellows actively participate in rapid on-site evaluation of cases and colposcopy sign out. In addition, fellows will have hands-on experience with ultrasound guided thyroid FNA. Opportunities for elective rotation in subspecialty areas of surgical pathology are available. Participation in ongoing clinical studies and translational research is also encouraged. Rotations are entirely at the University of Alabama Hospital.

This program is directed by Frida Rosenblum, M.D., Assistant Professor of Pathology.

Requirements: Applicants must be AP or AP/CP Board eligible, or Board certified. Graduates of medical schools approved by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) and those who are Board certified will be given preference. Most fellows are in their 4th or 5th postgraduate year.

Stipends: Salary levels are commensurate with the level of postgraduate training. 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:
Frida Rosenblum, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pathology
Director, Cytopathology 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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Alabama, University of Alabama at Birmingham-Surgical

The University of Alabama at Birmingham
UAB Department of Pathology
Surgical Pathology Fellowships

Openings for 2019 and 2020
Number of appointments per year - 4

Description: The Division of Anatomic Pathology at the University of Alabama Medical Center, Birmingham, offers a one-year fellowship experience in Diagnostic Surgical Pathology. The University of Alabama at Birmingham Surgical Pathology laboratory performs more than 40,000 evaluations per year, which cover the entire breadth and depth of clinical material. There are especially strong services in Breast Pathology, GYN Pathology, GU Pathology, Musculoskeletal Pathology, ENT Pathology, Transplant Pathology, and GI diseases including the liver. Opportunities for elective rotations in subspecialty areas in Cytopathology, Hematopathology, and Molecular Pathology exist. Fellows are encouraged to participate in ongoing basic, translational or applied research projects in collaboration with the more than two dozen faculty members in the Division. Rotations are entirely at The University of Alabama Hospital. For those having an interest in Pediatric Surgical Pathology, a selected rotation at Children’s of Alabama (adjacent to UAB Hospital) is possible.

This program is directed by Shi Wei, M.D., Ph.D., Professor and Section Head of Surgical Pathology.

Requirements: MD degree, license to practice medicine in the State of Alabama, and completion of pathology core requirements (3 yrs of AP or 4 yrs of combined AP/CP training). Most fellows are in their 5th postgraduate level of training.

Stipends: Stipends are commensurate with the level of postgraduate training in Pathology. 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:
Shi Wei, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Pathology
Director, Surgical 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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California, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center-Transfusion Medicine

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
Openings for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021

Program Description:
This one year ACGME-accredited program provides comprehensive training in all facets of Transfusion Medicine, including blood donor collection, immunohematology, transfusion practices, therapeutic apheresis, tissue banking, and stem cell processing. On-site and mobile blood collection provides fellows with invaluable experience in donor center operations. A state-of-the-art immunohematology laboratory, including molecular typing to determine extended red cell phenotype and identify variant red cell alleles, provides the fellow with numerous research opportunities and experience with cutting edge laboratory testing methods. The transfusion service supports numerous clinical services such as comprehensive cancer care, multi-organ transplantation, and stem cell transplantation, as well as trauma, neonatal, and cardiac surgical services, allowing the fellow an opportunity to manage complex clinical cases. The fellow also gains experience with inpatient and outpatient standard apheresis therapies, as well as low-density lipoprotein apheresis, photopheresis, and peripheral blood progenitor cell collection and processing. Supplemental rotations with the department's Coagulation and HLA/Immunogenetics Laboratories, as well as outside rotations at Children's Hospital Los Angeles and the American Red Cross reference laboratory can be arranged.

Fellow Responsibilities and Requirements:
Cedars-Sinai is a 969 bed tertiary care center that offers abundant learning opportunities, including approximately 55,000 blood product transfusions and 2,000 therapeutic apheresis procedures annually. Training includes experience in donor and transfusion services, therapeutic apheresis, tissue banking, stem cell processing, and coagulation. The fellow is expected to participate in regular conferences related to transfusion medicine and become involved in ongoing clinical and/or translational or basic science research, as well as participate in at least one quality improvement project within the department.

Candidates must be board eligible/certified in AP/CP, CP, or Internal Medicine. California licensure is required at the time of appointment.

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

Program Director:
Ellen Klapper, M.D.

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

All materials and inquiries should be addressed to the program coordinator:
Jean Havercroft
Sr. Academic Coordinator
Telephone: (310) 423-8981
Email: jean.havercroft@cshs.org

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California, Cedars-Sinai Medical Center-Renal

Renal Pathology Fellowship
Opening for 2019-2020, 2020-2021

Program Description:
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine offers a one-year fellowship in renal pathology. We receive approximately 3600 kidney biopsies per year for comprehensive evaluation, including 80% native kidney and 20% transplant biopsies from adult and pediatric patients. In addition to light, immunofluorescence and electron microscopy, IHC and molecular studies are performed as appropriate. Cedars-Sinai has a large active transplant center, and there are ample opportunities for clinical and translational research in transplant and native renal disease.

Fellow Responsibilities and Requirements:
Training includes graduated responsibility in the diagnosis and reporting of renal biopsies, including performing electron microscopy, and interacting with nephrologists. The fellow is expected to participate in regular renal pathology conferences and participate in resident education during their required renal pathology rotation. Participation in at least one investigative project is expected during the year. Candidates must be eligible to sit for AP/CP or AP boards. California licensure is required at the time of appointment.

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

Program Director:
Cynthia C. Nast, M.D.

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

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

[#6984f]

California, Olive View / UCLA Medical Center-Surgical

Olive View / UCLA Medical Center
Department of Pathology
Surgical Pathology Fellowship
Opening for July 2019

Description: The UCLA affiliated Olive View / UCLA medical center offers a one-year fellowship in general surgical pathology. The fellow's primary responsibilities include signing out of surgical cases, frozen section diagnosis and occasional autopsies. The program offers excellent experience in fine needle aspiration. With UCLA residents and an attending staff of five, there are many opportunities for interacting with staff and direct teaching. In addition, the county hospital provides exposure to many unusual and rare cases. There is also ample opportunity for attending and organizing specialty conferences. Research and study time is available, including elective time in selected subspecialty areas. The rotations are predominantly at the Olive View / UCLA Hospital with the option to do electives at other hospitals including UCLA main campus.

Requirements: This position is open to applicants who have completed their training in AP and are Board eligible or certified. A California license is a requirement.

Stipends: Are commensurate with the resident's level of training.

Application: Prefer applications before December for the following July. Inquiries should be directed to:

Armine Baltayan, M.D, Program Director
Cynthia Inez, Program Coordinator
Olive View/UCLA Medical Center
14445 Olive View Drive
Sylmar, CA 91342-1495
Email: abaltayan@dhs.lacounty.gov; Cinez@dhs.lacounty.gov
Phone: 747-210-4036
Fax: 747-210-4065

[#6884]

California, Stanford University School of Medicine-GU

Stanford University School of Medicine
Department of Pathology
Genitourinary (GU) Pathology Fellowship
Openings for 2019-2020, 2020-2021

Overview:
At Stanford, we offer a dedicated Genitourinary Pathology Fellowship (1 position per year, pending ACGME accreditation) that will provide in-depth training in GU pathology with the goal of becoming a specialist in the field. The Stanford Genitourinary Pathology Service is rich with both routine GU pathology and advanced consultative material to learn from. Graduated responsibility opportunities include a Junior Attending rotation, presenting at GU tumor boards, teaching opportunities (such as departmental fellow-led teaching conferences), and service as a point person and consultant on GU-pathology-related issues.

Elective and research time can be used to pursue additional subspecialty training in other areas (such as GYN, GI, or renal pathology) or to work on research projects. Departmental resources and support are available for clinicopathologic and translational research projects.

Rotations:
We offer a one-year GU fellowship that provides advanced, focused, and intensive training in diagnostic genitourinary pathology:
•   GU service fellowship rotation (consults, in house overflow cases, second reviews, tumor board coverage, overall service point person)
•   "Junior Attending" rotation (fellow reviews GU cases with assigned residents at "sign-out" and works up cases as if going to finalize independently, with hand-off to GU pathology faculty for report finalization and discussion)
•   Frozen section rotation
•   Surgical pathology selectives (including "Hotseat" preliminary review of all cases prior to residents with focus on GU bench)
•   Research
•   Elective
•   Vacation and educational/conference leave (4 weeks total)

Prerequisites: 3 yrs AP or 4 yrs AP/CP

Application Process:
Please fill out the application form (http://med.stanford.edu/pathology/education/clinical-fellowships/gu-fellowship.html) and send along with supporting documents (preferred via email) to:

Dr. Chia-Sui (Sunny) Kao, MD
Director of Genitourinary Pathology
Department of Pathology
Stanford University School of Medicine
300 Pasteur Drive, Room L235
Stanford, CA 94305-5324
Telephone: (650) 723-8824
Email: ckao2@stanford.edu

[#7514]

California, University of California, Davis-Informatics

Clinical Informatics Fellow at University of California, Davis
Opening for 2019-2021

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and the Department of Radiology at UC Davis Health seek a Fellow for their new Clinical Informatics Fellowship.

This trans-disciplinary ACGME-accredited program provides the fellow will unique opportunities to:

Engage with clinical and informatics faculty in multiple specialties throughout UC Davis Health.

Work directly with Chief Medical Information Officer Jeffery Wajda (Program Director).

Pursue learning projects in collaboration with industry and UC Davis Health.

Participate in course work from UC Davis Health's highly regarded Health Informatics Graduate Program.

Leverage programs and resources at UC Davis Comprehensive Cancer Center, Center for Health and Technology, Center for Virtual Care, and the Center for Population Health Improvement.

Length of fellowship is two years; however, applicants interested in pursuing another ACGME-approved fellowship within the department (cytopathology, hematopathology) can integrate the clinical informatics training, and complete both fellowships within two years rather than three.

Minimum Qualifications:

MD or DO degree from an appropriately accredited institution.

AP/CP, AP-only, or CP-only residency training or completion of another ACGME-accredited residency program, and eligibility/certification in the area of training from the American Board of Medical Specialties.

To initiate the application process, please submit CV and three letters of recommendation to:
Program Coordinator Anna G. Schmidt
Email: hs-pathprograms@ucdavis.edu

For more details on program and application process, please visit our website:
http://www.ucdmc.ucdavis.edu/pathology/education/fellowship_program/clinical-informatics.html

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California, University of California, Irvine, Department of Pathology-Hematopathology

Hematopathology Fellowship
Openings for 2018-2019 and 2019-2020

Description: The Department of Pathology at the University of California, Irvine offers a one-year accredited Fellowship position in Hematopathology. The Program is designed to provide comprehensive training in diagnostic hematopathology and laboratory hematology including morphologic evaluation of peripheral blood smears, body fluids, bone marrow, lymph nodes and other tissue, performance of bone marrow procedure, interpretation of laboratory hematology, coagulation, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, chromosomal and molecular cytogenetics and molecular diagnostics. The fellow is trained and serves as the primary consultant for the hematology laboratory mainly in UCI Medical Center with approximately 1,400,000 hematology and coagulation tests per year and 1,300 hematopathology cases including bone marrow, flow cytometry, lymph nodes, other tissue and referral/consultation cases. The fellow is also provided with the learning opportunities at Children's Hospital of Orange County for pediatric hematopathology and NeoGenomics laboratories for cytogenetics and molecular diagnostics. The fellow participates with faculty mentors to gain experience in laboratory management, teaching medical students, residents and fellows, and developing and conducting scholarly and research activities in the broad field of hematopathology.

Requirements: Applicants must be Board certified or eligible in anatomic and/or clinical pathology. A California medical license is required at the beginning of their fellowship.

Stipends: The salary is comparable to that of residents of this institution with equivalent years of postdoctoral training.

Applications: Submit CAP Standard Application, current C.V., personal statement and three letters of recommendation to:
Diana Speaker
Residency and Fellowship Coordinator
Department of Pathology
University of California, Irvine
101 The City Drive, Bldg. 1, Rm 3003, zot 4805
Orange, CA 92868
Phone: (714) 456-6141
FAX: (714) 456-5873
E-mail: dlspeake@uci.edu
Web Site: www.ucihs.uci.edu/com/pathology

[#6939]

California, University of California, San Diego-GI

Gastrointestinal Pathology Fellowship
University of California San Diego
Opening for 2019

Program Director: Mark A. Valasek, M.D., Ph.D.

Program Overview:
University of California San Diego (UCSD) Department of Pathology is located in beautiful Southern California at the Hillcrest Medical Center in San Diego and the UCSD medical campus in La Jolla, with new hospital facilities opening in La Jolla in the near future. We have a growing Division of Anatomic/Surgical Pathology with a large proportion of gastrointestinal specimens.

The Gastrointestinal Pathology Fellowship at UCSD is designed to provide rigorous diagnostic training with the opportunity for graduated, independent sign-out responsibilities for gastrointestinal, hepatic and pancreaticobiliary surgical pathology cases. The program takes advantage of USCD's large volume of diverse cases with a considerable proportion of high-complexity and esoteric cases, including but not limited to the categories of neoplastic and non-neoplastic GI mucosal biopsies and resections, liver explants, medical liver biopsies including transplant biopsies, pancreatic surgicals and outside consultation cases. Areas of expertise are myriad and include inflammatory bowel disease, celiac disease, fatty liver disease, liver transplant pathology and a variety of neoplastic diseases, including pancreatic cancer.

In addition, the Fellowship experience is enhanced by exposure to pediatric and community-based cases through participation in 2 elective rotation months at sites outside of the Division of Anatomic / Surgical Pathology that include Rady Children's Hospital and Kaiser Pathology. To further strengthen training in academic gastrointestinal pathology, each Fellow is required to complete at least one clinicopathologic research project (clinical, translational or basic science) related to gastrointestinal disease and will have close mentorship from the faculty.

Currently, the program supports one Fellow per year. The position is a 12 month commitment. The ideal candidate for the Fellowship is proactive, motivated, and demonstrates the ability to work well with a diverse team; has a great sense of humor, positive mental attitude, strong work ethic and superb communication skills; and finally, demonstrates diagnostic rigor with attention to detail and has a record of academic interest and achievement.

Primary Fellowship Responsibilities:

• Prepare cases for GI and Liver subspecialty-based sign-out
• Present at Multidisciplinary Tumor Boards and conferences
• Teach rotating medical students and pathology residents
• Research a clinicopathologic topic related to gastrointestinal disease
• Review Consultation / Slide Review cases
• Perform intraoperative consultations (frozen section diagnosis)
• Develop sophistication in written and oral communication of diagnostic results

Education and Skills Requirements:

• M.D. or M.D. / Ph.D. degree
• Board certified /eligible in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or Anatomic Pathology / Clinical Pathology (AP/CP)
• Completion of Surgical Pathology or Cytopathology Fellowship strongly preferred
• Eligible for California Medical License

Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis with priority given to those received prior to September 15, 2018. Please submit a cover letter detailing your interest, curriculum vitae and the CAP standard fellowship application, including USMLE scores:

Alexandra Murtha, Program Coordinator
Email: amurtha@ucsd.edu

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Connecticut, Hartford Hospital-Cytopathology

Cytopathology Fellowship
Opening for 2019-20

Hartford Hospital offers a one-year, ACGME-accredited cytopathology fellowship in a high-volume, collegial setting, under the supervision of six experienced cyto/surgical pathologists. The fellow develops expertise in gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytopathology, including FNAs from all sites and EUS/EBUS specimens. The fellow also works with pathology residents rotating in cytopathology, and with a staff of exceptional cytotechnologists. The fellow has increasing levels of responsibility commensurate with level of performance and is exposed to all aspects of the laboratory, including quality assurance/improvement, fine needle aspiration biopsy adequacy assessment, cytopreparatory techniques, ancillary immunocytochemical and molecular techniques and correlation with surgical pathology specimens. In addition to the large volume of daily cases, the fellow has access to an exhaustive cytopathology library and glass slide study cases.

The laboratory processes over 100,000 Paps annually and uses both ThinPrep and Surepath technologies. It receives over 7,500 non-gyn specimens, including over 2,500 FNAs. Upon completion of the program, the fellow is well prepared for a cytopathology career in either an academic or private practice setting.

Candidates must have completed training in anatomic pathology and passed Step-3 of the USMLE.

Applicant should send inquiries and a CV to Claudette Davidson, program coordinator at Claudette.Davidson@hhchealth.org

[#7084]

Connecticut, Hartford Hospital-Surgical

Hartford Hospital
Department of Pathology
Surgical Pathology Fellowship
Unexpected Opening for 2018-2019
Opening for 2019-2020

The Department of Pathology at Hartford Hospital sponsors three advanced-level one- year fellowships in surgical pathology. The Division of Anatomic Pathology represents an extensive training resource based on over 50,000 surgical accessions. The program features, in addition to the general surgical pathology rotations, opportunities for extensive experience in all subspecialty areas. The fellow program is structured to include 9-months of service responsibility and 3 months of elective rotation.

Surgical pathology rotation: The surgical pathology fellow (under direct supervision of attending pathologists) is part of a team approach to signing out surgical pathology cases. Along with residents and pathology attendings the fellows perform frozen sections and gross specimens. The fellows are expected to assume the role of team leader by managing overflow. They independently preview slides before sign out with the attending staff.

Experience in immunohistochemistry and molecular pathology and other subspecialities are available through elective rotations. Opportunities for teaching at the student and resident levels are available as are opportunities for presentation of diagnostic material at clinical pathological conferences. Investigative work and clinical-pathologic research activities are encouraged and resources are readily available.

Requirements: Completion of an accredited training program in AP or AP/CP and must have passed USMLE Step 3.

Applications: Fellowship appointments are effective July 1 of each academic year. Inquires regarding applications should be addressed to:

Margaret Assaad, M.D.
Director, Surgical Pathology Fellowship
Hartford Hospital
Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
80 Seymour Street, P.O. Box 5037
Hartford, CT 06102-5037
Telephone: (860) 972-6113
Email: Claudette Davidson: claudette.davidson@hhchealth.org
(Residency/Fellowship Program Coordinator)

[#6688]

Floirida, University of Florida-Surgical

Surgical Pathology Fellowship
2019 - 2020

The University of Florida Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine offers a comprehensive one-year fellowship in surgical pathology that provides advanced and intensive training in diagnostic surgical pathology.

The non-ACGME-accredited Surgical Pathology Fellowship at the University of Florida provides fellows with the opportunity for advanced training and in-depth experience in different facets of surgical pathology with particular interest in Gastrointestinal and Liver, Genitourinary, Breast and Gynecologic pathology. It also prepares them for a career in either academics or private practice. A large volume of surgical and consultation material provides an opportunity for the development of proficiency in the diagnosis of neoplastic and benign diseases, as well as transplant pathology. In addition to all subspecialties of surgical pathology, elective rotations in hematopathology/flow cytometry, dermatopathology, renal pathology/electron microscopy and cytopathology are available.
Fellows will have the opportunity for graduated sign-out responsibilities, including intraoperative consultations.

Applicant Requirements:

Successful fellowship candidates must be certification-eligible or certified in anatomic, or anatomic and clinical pathology, by the American Board of Pathology. Applicants are required to have passed all three steps of the United States Medical Licensing Examination.

Applicant Requirements

Successful fellowship candidates must be certification-eligible or certified in anatomic, or anatomic and clinical pathology, by the American Board of Pathology. Applicants are required to have passed all three, steps of the United States Medical Licensing Examination.

For International Medical Graduates

The Department requires that all IMG applicants have valid certificates from the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates. The University of Florida supports J1 visas but does not support H1B visas.

Applications

Completed application packets must be received by December 1, 2018, and must include a:


• National Standard Application [PDF] (or National Standard Application [Word document]);
• Personal statement of interest;
• Curriculum vitae; and
• Three letters of recommendation (addressed to the fellowship director).

Interviews for the fellowship will be completed by March 1, 2019.

Electronic submission of fellowship application materials is preferred.

Send completed packets to:
David Hernandez Gonzalo, M.D.
Director, Surgical Pathology Fellowship Program
University of Florida College of Medicine
Department of Pathology, Immunology and Laboratory Medicine
P.O. Box 100275
Gainesville, FL 32610

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Florida, University of Florida, Jacksonville-Blood Bank / Transfusion Medicine

University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville
Blood Bank / Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
Openings for 2019

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at The University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville is accepting applications for our ACGME-approved transfusion medicine fellowship position. The program is designed to provide a quality experience in the broad discipline of blood banking and transfusion medicine. Our curriculum provides the fellow with individual mentorship and guidance by faculty with expertise in transfusion service, apheresis, blood banking, infectious disease testing, stem cell therapy, immunology and transplant serology.

Shands Jacksonville Medical Center (SJMC) is a 695 bed level 1 trauma center with a level 2 neonatal intensive care unit and an active cardiac surgery program. Fellowship experience will include rotations in The Blood Alliance Community Blood Center and at Mayo Clinic Jacksonville. The candidate must be board eligible/certified in AP/CP or CP and must be eligible for an unrestricted medical training license in the State of Florida.

Please send inquires to (email for specific details):

Agnes E. Aysola, M.D.
Director of Transfusion Medicine Fellowship Program
c/o Rebel Jones, Program Administrator
University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
655 W. 8th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209

Email: [email protected]
Telephone: (904) 244-4889
Fax: (904) 244-4060

[#6585]

Florida, University of Florida, Jacksonville-Cytopathology

Cytopathology Fellowship
University of Florida College of Medicine - Jacksonville
Opening for 2019

The Cytopathology Fellowship Program at the University of Florida - College of Medicine - Jacksonville offers a one-year ACGME accredited fellowship program in diagnostic cytopathology. The program focuses exclusively on gynecological cytology, non-gynecological cytology, and fine needle aspiration biopsy cytology. Weekly didactic and microscopic conferences, monthly lectures, as well as a bi-monthly journal club supplement this training. During this period, the fellow is engaged in the examination of the cytopathologic material submitted to the Service under the supervision of the attending staff. The program also includes participation in the Intraoperative Cytology Consultation Service. Fellows are encouraged to participate in research projects with members of the department and/or in cooperation with clinicians.

Program Director
Shahla Masood, MD

Faculty
Jinous Saremian, MD
Anwer Siddiqi, MD

Length of Program
1 year

Eligibility
The fellowship is available to individuals who have completed training in pathology in an ACGME-accredited residency program. Board certification/ eligibility in either AP or AP/CP is required by the beginning of the fellowship in Cytopathology. Step 3 is a requirement as well as eligibility for medical license in the state of Florida. Early application is encouraged.

Number of Positions
2

Required documentation
Once applicants have submitted their applications, they will need to send the following documents in order to be considered for a fellowship position:

• Three letters of recommendation from an institution in which the applicant has trained. These letters should be addressed to Shahla Masood, MD.
• Copy of a medical school diploma and translation, if necessary.
• Letters certifying training from each institution in which the applicant has trained in the United States or Canada. This must include dates of training and be signed by the institution's program director or chairman or training completion certificates.
• International medical school graduates must submit a copy of their Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate that is marked "valid indefinitely"
• Copy of Steps 1, 2, and 3 passing score.

Stipend and Maintenance
The stipend is commensurate with the year of the applicant's postgraduate training.

Contact person
Rebel Jones
GME Program Administrator
Telephone: 904-244-4889
Fax: 904-244-4060
Email: [email protected]

Address
University of Florida College of Medicine-Jacksonville
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
655 West 8th Street
Jacksonville, FL 32209

How To Apply
To apply, please send application (Standard CAP application form is acceptable) to Program Assistant along with copies of required documentation.

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Florida, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine-Breast / Gynecologic

Opening for Breast/GYN Fellowship for 2019-2020 Academic Year
2 positions
Breast/GYN Pathology Fellowship

Description: The Breast and Gynecologic pathology fellowship is a one-year, ACGME-approved position designed to provide advanced in-depth training in Breast and Gynecologic pathology from three major institutions, including a multidisciplinary cancer center, tertiary care county and private hospitals, as well as multiple primary care satellite clinics. The Breast/Gynecologic fellows will take on an active role in the clinical diagnostic rotations in the Breast and Gynecologic pathology specialties, including Gynecologic cytopathology, and will rotate through the Breast and Gynecologic imaging services. In addition, the curriculum includes core training in Laboratory Management and Pathology Informatics. Elective rotations are available with opportunities for clinical and translational research. The fellows are primarily responsible for the consultative services and the multidisciplinary clinical-pathological conferences for Breast and GYN Oncology. It is expected that he/she will participate in national meetings and submit at least one paper for publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

Requirements: Applicant must be Board eligible or certified in Anatomic/Clinical Pathology or Anatomic Pathology.

Facilities: See Pathology Residency Program for Hospital details. The Breast and Gynecologic pathology services signs out approximately 11,000 surgical specimens per year.

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

Staff: Carmen Gomez-Fernandez MD; Merce Jorda MD PhD MBA; Mehrdad Nadji MD; Andre Pinto MD; Richard Cote MD.

Applications: Applications should be submitted along with curriculum vitae, personal statement, photo and three letters of recommendation to the Fellowship Program Director and copy the Fellowship Program Coordinator.

Fellowship Program Director
Carmen R. Gomez-Fernandez, MD
University of Miami Hospital and Clinics
1400 NW 12th Avenue, Room 4068
Miami, FL 33136
Email: cgomez3@med.miami.edu

Fellowships Program Coordinator
Tracy L. Moore, MALS
Program Coordinator Pathology Residency Training Program
Department of Pathology
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine / Jackson Memorial Health System
Holtz Children’s Hospital
1611 NW 12th Ave, 2nd Floor, Suite 2044
Miami, FL 33136
Email: t.moore3@med.miami.edu

[#7260]

Georgia, Augusta University-Surgical

Augusta University
Surgical Pathology Fellowship
Openings for July 2019 and July 2020

Description: The Department of Pathology invites applications for a one year fellowship in surgical pathology. Based in a university health care system which includes the 478-bed Medical Center, the Critical Care Center housing a 13-county regional trauma center, and the 154-bed Children's Hospital of Georgia, the program provides advanced training and graduated responsibilities in diagnostic surgical pathology. The laboratory examines about 14,000 surgical specimens using up to date CAP protocols, and immunohistochemical and molecular work up; and about 1,500 frozen sections per year.

Responsibilities include preliminary diagnosis of all cases, frozen section interpretation including hot-seat, and preview of cases on consult services with appropriate supervision by faculty. The fellow is expected to present at interdepartmental tumor boards, and participate in the training of anatomic pathology residents. Educational activities include didactic conferences, unknown case conferences, monthly journal clubs, evidence-based conferences, and case presentations. Elective time for subspecialty development and/or research experience is available. The department provides ample opportunities for scholarly activities and collaborations in all areas of surgical pathology.

The faculty includes board certified specialists in most areas of anatomic pathology such as dermatopathology, hematopathology, neuropathology, cytopathology, and molecular pathology. Other available subspecialties include head and neck, thyroid, renal, gastrointestinal, gynecologic, and genitourinary pathology. The department has a close relationship with the Georgia Cancer Center, which provides many opportunities for basic and translational research, as well as the adjacent Charlie Norwood VA Medical Center.

Augusta, one of the largest cities in Georgia, is located on the south bank of the Savannah River midway between the Great Smokey Mountains and the Atlantic Ocean. It is a growing and thriving city with a metropolitan- area population of around 500,000, and recently ranked the second most favorable place to live in Georgia. The city has an active cultural life including symphony and ballet organizations, a choral society, and theatre groups. Nearby Clarks Hill Lake has 1,000 miles of shoreline for recreation; and the Atlantic Coast and the Great Smokey Mountains are three hours away by automobile. Augusta is world- renowned as the home of the Masters Golf Tournament.

Requirements:
Applicants should have completed four years of an AP/CP or three years of an AP residency program. American Board of Pathology eligible or certified individuals are preferred.

Stipends:
Commensurate with PGY5 pay level or candidate's level of training.

Applications:
Allegra Blair
Fellowship Coordinator
Augusta University
Pathology
1120 15th Street, BA-2584
Augusta, GA 30912-3600

Telephone: (706) 721-5118
Fax: (706) 721-7781
Email: ablair@augusta.edu

Website: http://www.augusta.edu/mcg/pathology/surgicalpathologyfellowship.php

[#6665]

Georgia, Emory University-Head & Neck / Endocrine Pathology

Emory University Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Head & Neck / Endocrine Pathology Instructorship

We are currently accepting applications for academic years 2019-2020 and 2020-2021.

The Head and Neck/Endocrine Pathology Instructorship program provides advanced clinical diagnostic training and sign-out experience involving a wide range of head and neck (H&N), salivary gland, thyroid and parathyroid specimens. Emory University's H&N cancer program is one of the largest in the country and continues to expand, incorporating specialized surgical modalities such as robotic surgery and endoscopic skull base resection as well as proton therapy. A large variety of benign H&N specimens are also examined from Emory's renowned Otolaryngology Department of more than 30 faculty, including laryngologists, rhinologists and otologists. The thyroid surgery program is very active and provides excellent case material in thyroid pathology. An active institutional program in oral and maxillofacial surgery, as well as an oral pathology outreach program, offers a rich and uniquely diverse training experience.

The H&N service currently includes two subspecialty H&N-trained pathologists and one oral and maxillofacial pathologist. A growing consultation service provides experience in addressing more diagnostically difficult and unusual specimens. There is an active translational research program in H&N diseases within the Department of Pathology and in collaboration with oncologists, surgeons and radiologists.

The instructorship provides a period of active training during the first part of the year followed by graduated responsibility allowing for supervised sign-out of cases and intraoperative consultations. The year-long instructorship is based at Emory University Hospital Midtown, where the Emory H&N program is primarily located. Instructors will have close interaction with clinical specialists through participation in intraoperative consultations, weekly H&N tumor boards and monthly thyroid tumor board. Elective time is also available for experience in other services. Ample opportunity for research exists and is encouraged.

Requirements
MD or MD/PhD or DO: USMLE Step 3/COMLEX level 3, AP/CP or AP only American Board Pathology Certification, Georgia Medical Licensure -or- DDS or DMD: Completion of a CODA-accredited Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology Residency Program, American Board of Oral Pathology Certification and eligibility for licensure in dentistry in the State of Georgia

Faculty
Christopher C. Griffith, MD, PhD, Program Director
Kelly Magliocca, DDS, MPH
Alessandra Schmitt, MD
Judy Shi, MD
Mark A. Edgar, MD
James V. Little, MD

To apply, please send a cover letter, curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation (addressed to Christopher Griffith, MD, PhD, Head & Neck/Endocrine Pathology Instructorship Director) to Rhonda Everett, Coordinator for AP Faculty Recruitment, at: reveret@emory.edu

More information can also be found on our website:
http://www.pathology.emory.edu/Training/Instructorship-HeadandNeck.html

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Illinois, Loyola University Medical Center-Hematopathology

The Loyola University Medical Center, Maywood, IL has an opening
for the position of Hematopathology Fellow beginning July 1, 2019

One year ACGME accredited hematopathology fellowship is designed to provide eligibility for the American Board of Pathology subspecialty examination in Hematopathology. It is available to qualified, licensed pathologists who are board-eligible or board-certified diplomates of the American Board of Pathology in anatomic and/or clinical pathology. Fellowship includes exposure to full range of hematopathology including bone marrows, lymph nodes, body fluids, peripheral blood smears, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, molecular pathology, and coagulation. Hematopathology fellow and faculty work closely with clinicians providing an integrated learning experience.

Over 1200 bone marrow specimens, 500 peripheral blood specimens and 150 lymph node biopsies are evaluated annually. Morphology and flow cytometry data are typically integrated before finalizing marrow and flow reports. Diagnostic services involve evaluation of post-transplant marrows including STR engraftment analysis.

Clinical, translational and basic research opportunities include thrombosis, pathways in the development of hematopoietic malignancies etc. Fellows regularly present their work at meeting such as USCAP, CAP and ASH with publications in journals including Blood, American Journal of Clinical Pathology, Oncotarget and Leukemia.

Responsibilities
The fellow is expected to become proficient in clinical and laboratory evaluations of hematologic disorders, including evaluation of pathologic materials i.e. blood, bone marrow, and lymph nodes by longitudinal exposure to clinical material throughout the year with graduated responsibility.

Responsibilities of the fellow include teaching Hematopathology to the residents, medical students and technologists.

More information is available at the website
https://www.loyolamedicine.org/gme/pathology-fellowship/hematopathology

Candidates need to be eligible for and able to obtain Illinois State Medical License prior to starting the fellowship.

Please send the completed application along with three letters of support to:

Julieta Magallon
Residency/Fellowship coordinator
Department of Pathology
Building 110, Room 2225
Loyola University Medical Center
2160 S. First Avenue
Maywood, IL 60153
Telephone: 708-327-2689
Email: julie.magallon@luhs.org

[#6906]

Illinois, Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago / McGaw Medical Center-Pediatric

Ann & Robert H. Lurie Childrens’s Hospital of Chicago
Northwestern/Mcgaw Medical Center
The Feinberg School of Medicine
2019-2020 Pediatric Pathology Fellowship Program

A one-year ACGME-accredited pediatric pathology fellowship program is offered at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago/ McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.

The program is designed to provide comprehensive training in both diagnostic and investigative pediatric pathology and to substantially enhance the knowledge of pediatric pathology acquired by a general pathology trainee. The fellowship provides exposure to all aspects of pediatric pathology including general pediatric surgical pathology, hematopathology, cytology, perinatal pathology, molecular techniques/cytogenetics. The material is diagnostically challenging. Ancillary tests to work up cases are available in the department: molecular diagnostic laboratory techniques are frequently part of the work-up of tumor diagnosis in our lab.

Opportunities exist to develop refined diagnostic skills through interactions with several divisions: pediatric surgery, hematology-oncology (including neuro- oncology), transplant surgery, gastroenterology, and radiology.

PROGRAM SETTING:
The fellowship program is based primarily at Lurie Children’s Hospital; specialized rotations may be provided through Northwestern Memorial Hospital. The faculty is knowledgeable in all areas of pediatric pathology: soft tissue tumors, liver and gastrointestinal diseases, genitourinary diseases, cardiac pathology, hemapathology, neuropathology, perinatal pathology, chemistry, microbiology, molecular pathology, cytogenetics, immunogenetics.

The Department evaluates approximately 7,500 surgical specimens, 500 cytology, 700 cytogenetic studies, 425 outside consults, 150 fine needle aspirations and 40 autopsy cases per year. The perinatal pathology rotation is offered in collaboration with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, where over 3500 placentas and 80-100 perinatal autopsies are evaluated annually. Additional materials available for study include a collection of over 2,500 congenital cardiac specimens in The Farouk Idriss Cardiac Registry, as well as collections of several hundred microscopic slides of pathologic lesions organized by organ systems. The department also holds the Children’s Oncology Group Renal Tumor Pathology Center and the J.B. Beckwith Developmental/Renal Tumor Collection, a comprehensive registry of over 53,000 pediatric renal tumor cases dating back to 1969.

REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must have completed at least two years of training in an ACGME accredited residency program in anatomic and clinical pathology or anatomic pathology, be eligible for board examination and have a valid Illinois License.

APPLICATION PROCESS:
Candidates should forward a letter of interest, current CV and three letters of reference to:

Nicoleta Arva, MD, PhD
Director, Pediatric Pathology
Fellowship Program
Email: narva@luriechildrens.org
Telephone: 312-227-3956

Gwendolyn Robles, MLS, MBA
Coordinator, Pediatric Pathology
Fellowship Program
Email: grobles@luriechildrens.org
Telephone: 312-227-3973

[#6797]

Illinois, Northwestern University-Transfusion Medicine

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Department of Pathology
Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
Openings for 2019 and 2020

Starting in July 2019, the Transfusion Medicine division has one opening each year for a one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine. Applications are now being accepted for 2019-20 and 2020-21.

Education and Research
This interdisciplinary fellowship offers an extensive portfolio of transfusion medicine training activities. Program faculty have a combined 25 consecutive years of scientific presentations at annual AABB meetings. Training includes the nationally accredited immunohematology reference laboratory of Heartland Blood Centers which resolves difficult and interesting cases from across the region. Dedicated research time is provided for fellows to develop and complete publication-worthy scientific studies for presentation at regional and national meetings.

Clinical Experience
The Transfusion Service at Northwestern Memorial Hospital (NMH) supports a Level 1 trauma center, 12,000 annual deliveries, and a full spectrum of medical and surgical specialties. RBC molecular testing is routinely performed weekly. NMH has an active therapeutic apheresis service supporting hematology, transplant, neurology and other consultative services. The Lurie Childrens Hospital (LCH) Transfusion Service supports a Level 1 pediatric trauma center, active neonatal and pediatric intensive care units, and a large population of sickle-cell and thalassemia patients. Combined, the two hospitals perform over 1000 stem cell and organ transplants a year. Heartland Blood Centers collect over 140,000 donations a year and supports over 70 Chicago area hospitals. The fellow will have extensive experience in transfusion medicine consultations and donor center medical affairs. Training is included in preoperative anemia clinic, blood management, and pediatric sickle cell care. Cellular therapy training includes HLA testing and stem cell processing and transplants.

Rotation Schedule
Four-week-long rotations are scheduled at NMH, LCH and Heartland Blood Centers, with specific goals and objectives for each period. These include two rotations in apheresis and one rotation each devoted to pediatrics, cell therapy, and research project development.

Stipend
The stipend is commensurate with the fellow’s PGY year of training. Find stipend information via the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University site.

Application Process
Please prepare an application package with the following materials:

Curriculum vitae
Personal statement
Three letters of recommendation

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

[#7202]

Illinois, Northwestern University-Molecular Genetic

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

[#7268]

Illinois, University of Chicago Medicine-Blood Bank / Transfusion Medicine

The University of Chicago Medicine
Blood Bank / Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
Opening Starting 2019

Description: The University of Chicago Medicine offers an ACGME-accredited one year Fellowship in Transfusion Medicine / Blood Banking. The Fellow has exposure to an active Transfusion Medicine Service, a hospital Donor Center, and Therapeutic Apheresis. The Blood Bank supports a spectrum of adult and pediatric solid organ and bone marrow transplantation services. The Fellow gains experience in donor recruitment, blood collection, therapeutic phlebotomy, pediatric stem cell collection, therapeutic apheresis, routine and complex serologic workups, component therapy, administration, histocompatibility testing and coagulation. There are ample opportunities for teaching and research.

The Transfusion Service is housed in a large state-of-the-art facility.

Requirements: The position is open to physicians with current medical licensure trained in CP, AP/CP or other appropriate postgraduate medical training. Applicants must have an Illinois medical license prior to starting the Fellowship.

Stipend: Commensurate with the year of postgraduate training.

Applications: Please send a letter of interest and curriculum vitae to:

B. W. Baron, M.D., Professor
Program Director, Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
University of Chicago Medicine
CCD, Room 2600, MC 8049
5720 S. Drexel Ave.
Chicago, IL 60637

Telephone: 773-702-1439
Fax: 773-926-0949
Email: [email protected]

[#7507]

Illinois, University of Chicago Medicine-HLA

The University of Chicago
HLA and Transplantation Immunology Fellowship
Opening Starting 2019

Description: The Department of Pathology, University of Chicago offers an American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics (ASHI) approved two year Fellowship in Transplantation Immunology and Immunogenetics. The Fellow has exposure to active services to Solid Organ and Hematopoietic Cell Transplant programs, Blood Bank and Transfusion Medicine, and the University of Chicago Celiac Disease Center, among others.

The Fellow gains experience in state-of-the-art testing technologies, including antibody testing, crossmatch testing, and molecular typing; participates in donor selection, routine and complex patient-donor workups, laboratory administration, as well as rotations through programs the laboratory serves; and participates in teaching as well as on translational research projects.

Requirements: The position is open to candidates with an MD, Ph.D., or M.D/PhD in biological sciences, who have excellent graduate training and a record of publications in immunology, molecular biology, HLA and Immunobiology, or related fields.

Stipend: Commensurate with the year of postgraduate training.

Applications: Please send a letter of interest, curriculum vitae, and three references to Dr. Susana Marino by e-mail: smarino@bsd.uchicago.edu. The applicant must be able to come to Chicago for an interview if invited.

Susana R. Marino, MD, PhD, D(ABHI)
Professor, Department of Pathology
Director, Transplant Immunology Laboratory
Director, ASHI Approved Histocompatibility & Immunogenetics
Fellowship Program
UChicago Medicine |5841 South Maryland Avenue
MC 0006 | Chicago, IL 60637
Email: smarino@bsd.uchicago.edu

For more information on our program, please visit:

http://www.bsd.uchicago.edu
https://pathology.uchicago.edu/directory/susana-r-marino-md-phd-dabhi
http://www.uchospitals.edu/specialties/transplant/immunology/index.html

The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer

[#6928]

Illinois, University of Illinois at Chicago-Blood Bank / Transfusion Medicine

University of Illinois College of Medicine
Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020

Program: An ACGME-accredited 12 month fellowship in Blood Banking / Transfusion Medicine is offered at the University of Illinois Hospital and Health Sciences System, directed by Sally Campbell-Lee, MD. The Medical Center is a 441 bed tertiary care university hospital which supports an active solid organ and bone marrow transplantation service. Comprehensive transfusion and hemapheresis services stress clinical transfusion medicine and consultation, allowing development of technical and administrative skills. The fellow will gain extensive experience in therapeutic hemapheresis, stem cell collection and processing, immunohematology, transplantation immunology (bone marrow, stem cell, liver, kidney, pancreas and small bowel transplantation), blood management, histocompatibility testing, and coagulation as well as exposure to donor recruitment and management and component manufacture through our collaborative agreement with our blood supplier, Lifesource Blood Center in Chicago. Research is strongly encouraged.

Requirements: Applicants for this fellowship must have completed training in an ACGME approved residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology or Clinical Pathology by July 1, 2019. Applicants completing training in Internal Medicine or Pediatrics who either are completing, have completed, or plan to complete a fellowship in Hematology will also be considered.

Stipends: Commensurate with level of training. The website of the Graduate Medical Education Office (https://chicago.medicine.uic.edu/education/graduate-medical-education-gme/) contains specific information regarding stipends and benefits.

Applications: A letter of interest with attached curriculum vitae and three letters of reference should be sent to:

Ms. Zelda Canete
Fellowship Program Coordinator
Department of Pathology
University of Illinois at Chicago
MC 847, Room 130 CSN
840 South Wood Street
Chicago, IL, 60612
Email: zelda@uic.edu
Website: http://pathology.uic.edu/

[#7024]

Illinois, University of Illinois at Chicago-Hematopathology

University of Illinois at Chicago
Hematopathology Fellowship
Openings for 2019

The University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago has an opening for a one year ACGME-accredited fellowship in hematopathology for the 2019-2020 academic year

Description:
The ACGME accredited hematopathology fellowship at the university of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago is a one-year program, designed to provide eligibility for the American Board of Pathology specialized examination in hematology.

The Medical Center is a 470-bed, tertiary care, university hospital, which supports an active bone marrow/peripheral blood stem cell transplantation service. The fellowship program includes both diagnostic and investigative hematopathology. The fellows will be exposed to the full range of diagnostic hematopathology including bone marrow biopsy and aspirate morphology, lymph node biopsy interpretation, body fluid and peripheral blood smear morphology, flow cytometric immunophenotyping using a 10-color flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, molecular pathology, cytogenetics, coagulation, hemoglobinopathies, and hematology instrumentation.

There is a formal hematopathology didactic lecture series and structured electives in molecular diagnostics, cytogenetics, and coagulation. Presentation of cases at hospital-wide clinicopathologic conferences, supervision of residents, as well as teaching medical students and residents are expected. Participation in research projects and a range of scholarly activities are required.

Requirements:
The candidate must be Board eligible or certified in either clinical pathology, anatomic pathology or clinical and anatomic pathology.

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

Applications:
Prepare the following items in an application package:

• Current CV
• Personal statement
• Three letters of recommendation
• USMLE scores 1, 2 and 3

Submit application package via email to:
Zelda Canete
Hematopathology Program Coordinator
Email: zelda@uic.edu

Address letters of reference to:
Zelda Canete
Hematopathology Fellowship Program Coordinator
Department of Pathology
University of Illinois at Chicago
Room 130 CSN
840 South Wood Street
Chicago, Illinois 60612
Telephone: (312) 355-0482

[#7048]

Illinois, University of Illinois at Chicago-Surgical

University of Illinois at Chicago
Surgical Pathology Fellowship

(2) Two Openings at UIC for 2019-2020 and (2) Two Openings for 2020-2021
(1) One Opening at Stroger Hospital for 2019-2020 and (1) One Opening for 2020-2021

Fellowships in surgical pathology are offered by the University of Illinois College of Medicine. This is a re-organization of the fellowship program for UIC.

The fellowship in surgical pathology at University of Illinois Medical Center is for one or two years. This fellowship is designed for post graduates with excellent skills in surgical pathology who wish to develop expertise both in general surgical pathology as well as a subspecialty area such as breast, renal, liver, ophthalmologic, dermatologic and gastrointestinal disease and who also have an interest in medical education. Fellows will work with faculty to implement a new program in resident education, work with teaching pathologist assistants in optimizing work flow, frozen section, biopsy adequacy assessment, tumor banking and teaching residents gross diagnosis and dissection. The fellows will also be responsible for reviewing and independently diagnosing all cases received by the department of Pathology's outreach program. Fellows may also elect to review and signout with subspecialty pathologists, liver, dermatology, renal, and/or gastrointestinal cases. Two courses, one in medical education and one in clinical/ translational research are given over the course of one year. UICOM is one of two medical schools in the US with a department of medical education and the department of pathology shares faculty and courses with this department. A stellar candidate may wish to combine renal pathology training or course work in medical education with a two year fellowship to prepare the candidate for subspecialty renal pathology or directorship of a pathology residency program and / or overseeing medical student education.

The University of Illinois Medical Center is a 491-bed, tertiary care, university hospital, which receives 18,000 surgical pathology cases yearly. The center has one of the largest kidney and liver transplant services in the US, as well as a large gastrointestinal and liver service. The surgical pathology service includes both eye and skin pathology for the medical center. Resources for diagnostic and research activities include immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, laser capture microdissection, tissue mircroarrays and molecular pathology. Each fellow receives two (2) months of elective time.

The fellowship in general surgical pathology at Stroger Hospital is for one year. This fellowship is designed to consolidate skills in grossing and microscopy in general surgical pathology at Stroger Hospital. Stroger hospital is a public hospital of 500 beds with a busy surgical pathology service (25,000 cases) that receives a wide variety of specimens, particularly late stage cancer specimens and rare and unusual manifestations of disease. Fellows are responsible for participating in gross examination of specimens, sign-out, frozen section interpretation, presenting cases at hospital-wide clinicopathologic conferences. Stroger Hospital is a new facility and the surgical pathology suite is state of the art. Fellows are also responsible for training pathologists' assistant students from Roswell Franklin University. Resources for diagnostic and research activities include immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, laser capture microdissection, tissue mircroarrays and molecular pathology. Each fellow receives two (2) months of elective time.

Requirements
Applicants should have completed four years of training in a combined AP/CP residency or three years in AP, USMLE Step 3 and must be eligible for a permanent Illinois license (and must have a permanent Illinois license before beginning fellowship training).

Stipends
Commensurate with level of training. The Web site of the Graduate Medical Education Office (http://pathology.uic.edu/surgical-pathology-fellowship/) contains specific information regarding stipends and benefits.

Applications
Address letter of interest indicating which fellowship program with curriculum vitae to:

Elizabeth Wiley, MD
c/o Beverly Tousana, Anatomical Pathology Education Coordinator
Department of Pathology
University of Illinois at Chicago (MC 847)
840 S. Wood Street, Suite 130 CSN
Chicago, IL 60612

Telephone: (312) 996-3879
Email: btousana@uic.edu

[#7482]

Indiana, Indiana University School of Medicine-Blood Banking / Transfusion Medicine

Indiana University School of Medicine
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
2019 and 2020 Blood Banking / Transfusion Medicine Fellowship Position

The Division of Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine is currently accepting applications for the Blood Bank fellow position 2019-20 and 2020-21.

Description:The Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine fellowship program is ACGME accredited. The program offers comprehensive transfusion medicine physician training at the IU School of Medicine teaching hospitals (a 1700 bed tertiary care academic medical center complex) as well as a large blood center (Indiana Blood Center). The fellowship offers exposure to adult and pediatric transfusion services, adult and pediatric apheresis, and donor center operations.

Requirements: Fellows are accepted for a training period of one year and must be Board eligible or certified in clinical pathology, hematology, or internal medicine.

Stipends: Commensurate with level of postgraduate training.

Staff: Nguyet Le MD, Fellowship Program Director, Dan Smith MD, Director IU Health Transfusion Medicine, Esther Soundar MD, Dan Waxman MD, Director Indiana Blood Center.

Applications: The standard CAP fellowship application, curriculum vitae, personal statement, and three letters of reference can be submitted (preferably by email) 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
Email: bjarrett@iupui.edu
Telephone: 317-491-6350

[#7221]

Iowa, University of Iowa Health Care-Blood Bank / Transfusion Medicine

Blood Banking / Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
Iowa City, Iowa
Openings for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021

Program:
The program offers a one year accredited fellowship in blood banking and transfusion medicine. The DeGowin Blood Center provides on-site transfusion, donor center (whole blood and cytapheresis) and therapeutic hemapheresis (including hematopoietic progenitor collection and processing) services to a large university tertiary care hospital. Daily experience is provided in blood donor selection, blood banking serology, compatibility testing and selection of special products (e.g., crossmatch compatible platelets) plus special emphasis on all aspects of therapeutic and preparative hemapheresis, platelet immunology, neonatal transfusion, solid organ and hematopoietic stem cell transplantation.

Requirements:
Applications will be accepted from individuals who are board eligible or board certified in Pathology, Internal Medicine, Anesthesiology, Pediatrics, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Neurological Surgery, or Thoracic Surgery, or hold a subspecialty certificate in Hematology from an ABMS member board.

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:
Annette Schlueter, MD, PhD
Fellowship Program Director
Telephone: 319/356-0370
Email: [email protected]

Application Process:
Please send or email a cover letter, CAP Standardized Pathology Fellowship Application, current curriculum vitae, personal statement, medical school dean's letter, 3 letters of recommendation that include 1 from your Residency Program Director and 2 from additional faculty, USMLE scores (steps 1, 2, and 3), copy of ECFMG certificate (if applicable), copy of permanent visa (if applicable), and copy of medical school diploma to:

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.

[#7545b]

Iowa, University of Iowa Health Care-Medical Microbiology

Medical Microbiology Fellowship
Iowa City, Iowa
Opening for 2019

Program:
We offer a one year ACGME-accredited program in medical microbiology. Our program has a tradition of excellence in medical education and provides an environment of active learning that fosters not only intellectual curiosity and collaboration, but also a commitment to teaching and patient care.

Requirements:
Priority will be given to applicants with certification in clinical pathology (successful completion of ACGME-accredited training program in CP, AP/CP). Trainees with infectious diseases or other relevant background who intend to pursue a career including laboratory directorship will also be considered.

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:
Bradley Ford, Ph.D., M.D.
Fellowship Program Director
Telephone: (319) 356-2990
Email: bradley-ford-1@uiowa.edu

Application Process:
Please send or email a cover letter, CAP Standardized Pathology Fellowship Application, current curriculum vitae, personal statement, medical school dean's letter, 3 letters of recommendation that include 1 from the Director of your Residency Program and 2 additional faculty, USMLE(3) scores (steps 1, 2, and 3), copy of ECFMG certificate (if applicable), copy of permanent visa (if applicable), and copy of medical school diploma to:

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.

[#7545a]

Kentucky, University of Louisville-Blood Bank / Transfusion Medicine

University of Louisville
Blood Bank / Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
Immediate Opening for 2019 and Opening for 2020

An opening for one year position in Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine fellowship is available for the academic years beginning July 2019 and July 2020.

The Marie M. Keeling Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine Fellowship at the University of Louisville Health Sciences Center is an ACGME-accredited fellowship program integrating academic and community medical centers with one blood center. The affiliated teaching hospitals support cardiopulmonary surgery, solid organ and bone marrow transplantation, trauma service, neonatal and pediatric programs, and an HLA laboratory. Approximately 60,000 blood components are transfused in the affiliated teaching hospitals each year. The fellow spends the initial months of training at the American Red Cross Blood Services, River Valley Region, in each of the collection and component manufacturing areas including compliance/regulatory. The blood center collects over 130,000 whole blood and 9,000 apheresis donations, and maintains an accredited immunohematology reference laboratory. Opportunity is provided to observe donor infectious disease testing in the ARCBS National Testing Lab, St. Louis. The remaining training time is divided in the specialized areas of peripheral stem cell and bone marrow transplantation (adult/pediatric), HLA laboratory, and transfusion services of the affiliated hospitals (Norton, Kosair-Children's, Jewish, and University). Research opportunities are available in transfusion medicine and related disciplines. The training program provides the necessary experience to develop the expertise in transfusion medicine for medical director duties in a community blood center or hospital transfusion service.

Louisville is an exciting place to live with numerous amenities for a city its size. It offers many cultural and sports activities and offers an excellent location with mild weather. It is home to the Kentucky Derby and the Cardinals College basketball and football teams.

Requirements:
Applicants must be certified, or eligible for certification by the American Board of Pathology in clinical pathology or combined clinical/anatomical pathology or other appropriate major clinical specialty Board. Candidate must have completed USMLE Step 3 and be eligible to hold a medical license in Kentucky.

Stipend:
Commensurate with level of post-graduate training.

Fellowship Director:
M. Tayyeb Ayyoubi, MD, MS; Director, Transfusion Medicine Fellowship Program

Applications:
Interested candidates should submit the CAP standardized fellowship application, a copy of their current C.V., a personal statement and three letters of recommendation to:

Alma Arsino-Nieto
University of Louisville
Dept. of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
550 S. Jackson Street
ACB Building, Education Suite Room # A1E17
Louisville, KY 40202

Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 502-852-3368 or 502-852-5857
Fax: 502-852-8299
Website

[#7441b]

Kentucky, University of Louisville-Cytopathology

University of Louisville
Immediate Opening for Cytopathology Fellowship for 2019 and Opening for 2020

An opening for one year position in an ACGME accredited Cytopathology fellowship is available for the July 2019-June 2020 and July 2020-June 2021 academic years. The potential candidate for this position should have completed their AP or AP/CP pathology residency training in an ACGME accredited program before starting their fellowship training. They should be eligible to hold a medical license in Kentucky. Passing step III of the USLME is also required before being accepted for the position.

Currently the work volume at the University of Louisville Hospital includes 5000 Pap tests and 2000 non-gynecologic specimens including 750 FNA procedures. A variety of procedures are performed in house including superficial FNA performed by Pathology Staff and others performed under guidance of CT, US, EUS, and EBUS procedures. The program offers opportunities for rotations in Flow Cytometry, Molecular Pathology and Immunohistochemistry as well as specialized rotations in subspecialties of Surgical Pathology. Fellows actively participate in the intra and interdepartmental conferences and are encouraged to be involved in research projects.

Louisville is an exciting place to live with numerous amenities for a city its size. It offers many cultural and sports activities and offers an excellent location with mild weather. It is home to the Kentucky Derby and the Cardinals College basketball and football teams.

Inquiries:

Mostafa M. Fraig, MD
Professor of Pathology
Director of Cytopathology
University of Louisville, Dept of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
530 S. Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Email: m.fraig@louisville.edu
Telephone: 502-852-5298
Fax: 502-852-1761

Applications Process:

Interested candidates should submit a universal ACGME application, a copy of their current C.V., a personal statement, copy of permanent visa (if applicable), copy of ECFMG certificate (if applicable), and three letters of recommendation to:

Alma Arsino-Nieto
University of Louisville
Dept. of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
550 S. Jackson Street
ACB Building, Education Suite Room # A1E17
Louisville, KY 40202

Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 502-852-3368
Fax: 502-852-8299

[#7441c]

Kentucky, University of Louisville-Surgical

University of Louisville
Immediate Opening for Surgical Pathology Fellowship for 2019 and Opening for 2020

An opening for one year position in Surgical Pathology fellowship is available for the academic years beginning July 2019 and July 2020.

This is a one year fellowship program with 1 position per year which provides the trainee with advanced training and experience in general surgical pathology, and opportunities for extensive experience in all subspecialty areas at a busy academic medical center. Anatomic pathology staff includes experts in the fields of pulmonary, urologic, breast, gynecologic, pancreaticobiliary tract, and head and neck pathology. The fellowship is designed to provide comprehensive training in diagnostic surgical pathology including standard diagnostic practices, immunohistochemistry, and specialized techniques. Elective time during the fellowship can be individually tailored to meet the needs of the fellow and spent in clinical or basic research, or used for more rigorous training in various areas of surgical pathology. The candidate is expected to participate in inter-departmental clinical conferences, frozen section, and teaching anatomic pathology residents. In addition, ample opportunities exist for scholarly collaborations in all areas of surgical pathology.

Louisville is an exciting place to live with numerous amenities for a city its size. It offers many cultural and sports activities and offers an excellent location with mild weather. It is home to the Kentucky Derby and the Cardinals College basketball and football teams.

Requirements:
Applicants must have completed their AP or AP/CP pathology residency training in an ACGME accredited program before starting their fellowship training. They should be eligible to hold a medical license in Kentucky. Passing step III of the USLME is also required before being accepted for the position.

Stipend:
Commensurate with level of post-graduate training.

Inquiries:
Houda Alatassi, MD
Associate Professor of Pathology
Director, Surgical Pathology Fellowship Program
Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 502 852-1762

Applications Process:
Interested candidates should submit the CAP standardized fellowship application, a copy of their current C.V., a personal statement, copy of permanent visa (if applicable), copy of ECFMG certificate (if applicable), and three letters of recommendation to:

Alma Arsino-Nieto
University of Louisville
Dept. of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
550 S. Jackson Street
ACB Building, Education Suite Room # A1E17
Louisville, KY 40202

Email: [email protected]
Telephone: 502-852-3368
Fax: 502-852-8299

[#7081]

Massachusetts, Harvard Medical School Department of Ophthalmology-Eye

Harvard Medical School Department of Ophthalmology
Eye Pathology Fellowship
Opening for 2019

A full-time, 1-year or 2-year fellowship is available starting July 1, 2019, under the preceptorship of Frederick A. Jakobiec, MD, DSc, and Thaddeus P. Dryja, MD. This program, which is approved by the AUPO Fellowship Compliance Committee, provides intensive training in the diagnosis and understanding of ophthalmic diseases and is designed to prepare trainees for careers in academic diagnostic pathology. Applicants must have completed a residency in either ophthalmology or anatomic pathology and be eligible for a limited Massachusetts medical license. Because the functioning of the pathology department is completely computerized, candidates must be fully computer literate. Training will focus on diagnostic pathology of the globe and adnexal tissues derived from the Massachusetts Eye and Ear and the Harvard Medical School Department of Ophthalmology affiliates. Emphasis is placed on clinicopathologic correlation studies during the candidate's fellowship. The facilities and consultants of the Department of Pathology at Massachusetts General Hospital are also available to trainees, and trainees will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of conferences and other educational events, including Grand Rounds, subspecialty conferences and the Annual Meeting. Full-time salary and standard benefits will be provided.

Prospective candidates should contact:

Charles G. Ruberto, Ph.D.
Director, Ophthalmic Education and Faculty Development
Harvard Medical School Department of Ophthalmology
Massachusetts Eye and Ear
243 Charles Street
Boston, MA 02114
Telephone: 617-573-3474
Fax: 617-573-4028
Email: Charles_Ruberto@meei.harvard.edu

OR:

Frederick A. Jakobiec, M.D., D.Sc.
Director, David G. Cogan Laboratory of Ophthalmic Pathology
Massachusetts Eye and Ear
243 Charles Street - Suite 328
Boston, MA 02114
Telephone: 617-573-3319
Fax: 617-573-3168

[#6720]

Michigan, Beaumont Health-Cytopathology

Beaumont Health
Cytopathology Fellowship
Opening for 2019-2020
Number of appointments - 1

Description:
This one-year ACGME-approved fellowship offers advanced training in diagnostic cytopathology. Approximately 68,350 specimens are processed in the Cytology Laboratory annually (60,237 GYN, 5,008 non-GYN, and 3,105 FNA). The fellow will participate in all aspects of cytopathology, including interpretation of gynecologic, non-gynecologic and fine-needle aspiration specimens and procurement of superficial fine-needle aspiration specimens. The cytopathologists hold Fine-Needle Aspiration Clinic once weekly. Beaumont Health is a 1,070-bed tertiary care teaching hospital servicing several large suburban communities in Oakland County, 13 miles north of Detroit. Training is conducted at Beaumont Health – Royal Oak campus. The Department of Anatomic Pathology currently processes 59,917 surgical specimens per year. Sign-out responsibilities in cytopathology are graduated and based on the level of experience of the fellow. The fellow will be involved in the teaching of residents and rotating medical students. The fellow is required to participate in a research project.

Upon completion of the fellowship, the fellow will have the necessary skills to practice cytopathology independently, with sufficient skills in cytopreparatory techniques, the use of ancillary tests such as immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, image analysis and molecular pathology techniques. Acquire the skills to communicate with clinicians and patients and gain administrative skills in managing an active cytopathology laboratory.

Requirements:
Candidates must have completed either a four-year combined AP/CP residency or a three-year residency in anatomic pathology. Candidates must hold, or be eligible to hold, a medical license in the State of Michigan.

Facilities:
The Beaumont Health (Royal Oak, MI) campus, a tertiary-care facility with 1,070 in-patient beds, hosts 40 accredited residency and fellowship training programs with more than 400 residents and fellows, and is the primary teaching facility for the Oakland University William Beaumont School of Medicine. It has one of the highest volumes in the country for annual hospital admissions (58,539), surgeries (48,387), outpatient visits (1,283,189), and births (5,259). Over 91 medical and surgical specialties are represented on the medical staff. This provides a large volume of diverse material to both our clinical and anatomic laboratories.

Community:
We are located in the heart of southeast Michigan, which offers fine dining, a dynamic music and theater scene, major league sports teams and a revitalized riverfront and downtown area.

Stipends:
Commensurate with level of postgraduate training in pathology. Uniforms/laundry, and health and malpractice insurance are paid for by the hospital.

Applications:
Applications are available on the Beaumont Health website: http://www.beaumont.edu/medical-education/residencies

Osama Alassi, Director of Cytopathology Fellowship
Beaumont Health, Anatomic Pathology
3601 West Thirteen Mile Road
Royal Oak, MI 48073
Telephone: (248) 898-4462
Fax: (248) 898-1257
Email: osama.alassi@beaumont.org

[#7144]

Michigan, Wayne State University-Pediatric

Pediatric Pathology Fellowship
Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University
2019 Opening

The Division of Pediatric Pathology at the Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University School of Medicine offers a one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship in pediatric pathology, beginning July 1, 2019. The program is based at Children's Hospital of Michigan and provides training in pediatric anatomic and clinical pathology, embryo-fetal and placental pathology, cytogenetic, and molecular diagnostic pathology. In addition to regular training in a wide spectrum of pediatric pathology cases, the program offers training in pediatric autopsy, and supervision of residents.

Fellows are given the opportunity to present at and participate in several multidisciplinary tumor boards, M&M conferences, and other clinical conferences in conjunction with a broad range of clinical programs. Participation in laboratory management, and university teaching is also expected. Research projects are strongly encouraged and supported.

Our annual volume is approximately 5000 pediatric surgical pathology cases, drawn mainly from GI, neurosurgery, cardiovascular transplant surgery, general surgery and other sub-specialties. In addition, Children's Hospital of Michigan has also extensive case archives of CNS tumors, cardiovascular, and pediatric tumors. Being a part of the Detroit Medical Center, a multi-disciplinary service that includes hematopathology, neuropathology, and fetal-placental pathology, strengthens our program.

Children's Hospital of Michigan is located in the city of Detroit, a city that is presently undertaking vast and significant re-energizing and re-building efforts and incentives.

Requirements: Successful completion of ACGME-accredited residency training in anatomic and clinical pathology (AP/CP) or anatomic pathology (AP). Applicants must be eligible for medical licensure in the State of Michigan.

Applications: Inquiries should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae and letter directed to:

Janet Poulik, MD, Program Director
Pediatric Pathology Fellowship
Department of Pathology Department
c/o Kathy Rost
3901 Beaubien
Detroit, MI 48201
Phone: (313)966-7298
Fax: (313) 993-8754
E-mail: jpoulik@dmc.org and krost@dmc.org

Kathy Rost, Executive Secretary
Pathology Fellowship Coordinator
Pediatric Fellowship Coordinator
Phone: 313-745-0831
Fax: 313-745-7158
E-mail: krost@dmc.org

[#7138]

Michigan, William Beaumont Hospital-Blood Bank / Transfusion Medicine

Blood bank / Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
Openings for 2019-20

Description: The Blood Bank at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, has begun accepting applications for its ACGME-accredited one-year fellowship program beginning July 2019. This Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine fellowship, established in 1979, is a twelve month ACGME-accredited program. The fellowship is divided into 3 sites: Beaumont Hospital (Royal Oak) Blood Bank (10 months), American Red Cross Southeastern Michigan Regional Blood Service (1 month), and Karmanos Cancer Center (1 month). Beaumont Hospital (Royal Oak) is a 1070 bed facility, which has an active transfusion service supporting a Level 1 Trauma Center, an expanding solid organ transplant program, and busy OB/GYN and Hematology/Oncology services. Blood donor center experience is obtained at the American Red Cross Southeastern Michigan Region Blood Services, which is a large regional blood center with an associated reference laboratory. Training for Transfusion Medicine support of stem cell transplantation programs is obtained through the Bone Marrow Transplant Program at the Karmanos Cancer Center, which is a university-based program providing autologous, related and unrelated stem cell transplants under certification of the National Marrow Donor Program.

The overall goal of this fellowship is to prepare a physician to become a competent Transfusion Medicine Specialist for any clinical sitting; therefore, upon completion of this fellowship the fellow has learned the essential administrative, laboratory and clinical aspects to be a director of a blood center and/or hospital transfusion service.

Prerequisites: Board eligibility or certification by the American Board of Pathology, or subspecialty certification in hematology from another board of the ABMS. Candidates must also hold a license (or eligibility) to practice medicine in the State of Michigan.

Stipends: Salary is commensurate with the level of postgraduate training.

Applications:
Craig Fletcher, MD, Program Director
Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine, Clinical Pathology
Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak
3601 W. 13 Mile Rd.
Royal Oak, MI 48073-6769

Telephone: (248) 898-3642
Fax: (248) 898-3398
Email: Craig.Fletcher@Beaumont.edu
Website: http://www.beaumont.edu/medical-education/fellowships/blood-banking-transfusion-medicine-fellowship

[#6704a]

Michigan, William Beaumont Hospital-Chemical

Chemistry / Chemical Pathology
Openings for 2019

Clinical Chemistry, Department of Clinical Pathology at William Beaumont Hospital in Royal Oak, Michigan, is accepting applications for its ACGME-accredited one-year fellowship program beginning mid-January or July 2019. The primary goal of the program is to provide training through a progression of activities, such that the fellow gradually acquires a level of competence that will allow him/her to assume responsibility for all aspects of laboratory practice in chemical pathology. The program provides a strong foundation in laboratory procedures and instrumentation, laboratory automation, test interpretation, quality assurance, use of laboratory tests in the evaluation of disease and laboratory management. In addition, the fellow is provided with adequate time and resources for research and is exposed to the laboratory's outreach program. The chemistry sections (routine, stat and special chemistry, urinalysis, immunology, electrophoresis, toxicology) perform over 4 millions tests each year.

Prerequisites: Board eligibility or certification by the American Board of Pathology (AP/CP or CP). Candidates must also hold a license (or eligibility) to practice medicine in the State of Michigan.

Stipends: Salary is commensurate with the level of postgraduate training.

Applications:
Elizabeth Sykes M.D., Program Director
Chemical Pathology Fellowship, Clinical Pathology
Beaumont Health System, 105-RI
3601 W. 13 Mile Rd.
Royal Oak, MI 48073-6769

Telephone: (248) 551-1226
Fax: (248) 551-0557
Email: [email protected]
Website: http://www.beaumont.edu/medical-education/fellowships/chemical-pathology-fellowship/

[#6704b]

Michigan, William Beaumont Hospital-Hematopathology

Beaumont Health System
Hematopathology Fellowship
Openings for 2019-20

Description: This comprehensive one year ACGME accredited training program is based in a 1070 bed tertiary care teaching hospital and accepts one hematopathology fellow yearly. The fellowship program offers subspecialty training in the multiple aspects of diagnostic hematopathology, laboratory hematology and coagulation. Trainees will gain experience in the following: laboratory management in a high volume hematology laboratory, coagulation consultation for bleeding and thrombotic disease, and detailed interpretation of peripheral blood smears, bone marrow, lymphoid tissues, body fluids (including the appropriate use, integration of immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, cytogenetic/FISH, and molecular genetic data). Training includes dedicated rotations in flow cytometry, molecular diagnostics and cytogenetics. The fellow will also be expected to participate in medical technologist, medical student and resident teaching as well as clinical and/or basic research.

Requirements: The applicant must possess an MD or DO degree and be board certified/eligible in anatomic or anatomic and clinical pathology at the time of acceptance into the program. They must also hold a license (or be eligible) to practice medicine in the State of Michigan.

Stipends: Salary is commensurate with the level of postgraduate training.

Applications:

Vonda Douglas Nikitin, MD, Program Director
Hematopathology Fellowship, Clinical Pathology
Beaumont Hospital - Royal Oak
3601 W. 13 Mile Rd. - 105 RI
Royal Oak, MI USA 48073-6769

Telephone: (248) 551-5137
Fax: (248) 551-0557
Email: Vonda.Douglas-Nikitin@beaumont.edu
Website: http://www.beaumont.edu/medical-education/fellowships/hematopathology-fellowship

[#6704c]

Minnesota, University of Minnesota Medical School-Cytopathology Fellowship, opening for 2019-2020 [#7717]

Minnesota, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis-Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine Fellowship, July 2019   [#7045]

Mississippi, University of Mississippi Medical Center-Cytopathology

Cytopathology Fellowship
University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson, MS
Opening for 2019-2020
Number of Appointments: 2

The Cytopathology Fellowship Program at the University of Mississippi, Jackson, MS has two unexpected cytopathology fellowship openings for 2019-2020. We offer a one-year ACGME accredited fellowship program in diagnostic cytopathology. The program focuses exclusively on gynecological cytology, non-gynecological cytology, and fine needle aspiration biopsy cytology. Weekly didactic and microscopic conferences, monthly lectures, as well as a monthly journal club supplement this training. During this period, the fellow is engaged in the examination of the cytopathologic material submitted to the services under the supervision of the attending staff. The program also includes participation in the Intraoperative Cytology Consultation Service. Fellows are encouraged to participate in research projects with members of the department and/or in cooperation with clinicians.

Program Director: Israh Akhtar, MD

Program Coordinator: Ms. Hollie P Thomas

Additional Faculty:
Kim Geisinger, MD
Varsha Manucha, MD
Dianne Grunes, MD
Maria Gonzalez, MD

Length of Program:
1 year

Eligibility:
The fellowship is available to individuals who have completed training in pathology in an ACGME-accredited residency program. Board certification/ eligibility in either AP or AP/CP is required by the beginning of the fellowship in Cytopathology. Step 3 is a requirement as well as eligibility for medical license in the state of Mississippi. Early application is encouraged.

Number of Positions:
2

Required Documentation:
Once applicants have submitted their applications, they will need to send the following documents in order to be considered for a fellowship position:

• Three letters of recommendation from an institution in which the applicant has trained. These letters should be addressed to:
Dr. Israh Akhtar, MD. Email: iakhtar@umc.edu
Ms. Hollie P Thomas. Email: Hpthomas@umc.edu

• Copy of a medical school diploma and translation, if necessary.
• Letters certifying training from each institution in which the applicant has trained in the United States or Canada. This must include dates of training and be signed by the institution's program director or chairman or training completion certificates.
• International medical school graduates must submit a copy of their Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate that is marked "valid indefinitely".
• Copy of Steps 1, 2, and 3 passing score.

Stipend and Maintenance:
The stipend is commensurate with the year of the applicant's postgraduate training.

Contact Person:
Fellowship Coordinator
Ms.Hollie Thomas
Email: hpthomas@umc.edu
Telephone: 601-984-1879
Fax: 601-984-1531

Address:
University of Mississippi Medical Center
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
2500 North State Street
Jackson MS, 39216

[#7515]

Missouri, Children's Mercy Hospitals and Clinics-Pediatric

Pediatric Pathology Fellowship - Kansas City, Missouri
Openings for 2019

Available open position for one year of ACGME accredited training in Pediatric Pathology in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at The Children's Mercy Hospital and Clinics. The hospital has many active postgraduate education and training programs in most pediatric surgical and medical subspecialties. There are comprehensive testing capabilities that trainees will be exposed to including array CGH, flow cytometry, toxicology, cytogenetics, F.I.S.H. and transplantation pathology.

The department processes approximately 7100 surgicals, 50 autopsies, and 4000 cytogenetic samples per year, and is staffed by 14 MDs and PhDs. Forensic and placental pathology rotations occur at 2 adjacent affiliated institutions including high-risk Obstetrical services.

Candidates who have completed an AP or AP/CP residency program from accredited ACGME programs in the USA or Canada are eligible to apply. Training beyond the initial accredited year is available for qualified candidates wishing to develop academic careers.

Interested candidates should send a letter of inquiry, curriculum vitae, and 3 letters of reference (1 from current program director) to:

Vivekanand Singh, MD
Director, Pediatric Pathology Fellowship Program
Children's Mercy Hospital
2401 Gillham Road
Kansas City, MO 64108
Telephone: (816) 234-6554
Email: [email protected]
Website: click here

[#6843]

Missouri, Saint Louis University-Forensic

Saint Louis University
Department of Pathology
Forensic Fellowship
Opening for 2018 & 2019

Program: The Saint Louis University Department of Pathology offers a one year accredited training program in forensic pathology directed towards board certification. The training is based at the City of St. Louis Medical Examiner's Office. Among the approximately 2800 deaths annually reported to the office there are approximately 215 homicides, 53 suicides, 276 drug overdoses and 327 accidents. The resident functions as a forensic pathologist under the supervision of a senior pathologist and conducts autopsies (up to 2 daily), attends scenes and interacts with families, treating physicians, police and attorneys. Case material supplemented by selected cases from surrounding jurisdictions. Dedicated rotations in toxicology and police laboratories; monthly clinicopathology conferences with trauma surgery service; attendance at Medicolegal Death Investigators' Course in addition to a national meeting.

Requirements: The candidate must have completed an accredited pathology residency in AP or AP/CP. The candidate must be able to apply successfully for Missouri State medical licensure.

Types and Numbers of Appointments: One fellow is trained per year as an assistant medical examiner/forensic pathologist.

Stipends: Stipends are commensurate with the level of postgraduate training in pathology. A travel and book allowance is provided.

Web site: http://path.slu.edu

Send inquiries to:
Juliette Scantlebury, M.D.
Email: Juliette.scantlebury@health.slu.edu
Telephone: 314-613-7091
or
Sharon Aubuschon
Program Coordinator
Email: Sharon.aubuschon@health.slu.edu

[#7002]

Missouri, Saint Louis University-Hematopathology

Saint Louis University
Department of Pathology
Hematopathology Fellowship
Unexpected Opening for 2019-2020

Description: Description: We have an unexpected opening in our Hematopathology Fellowship Program at Saint Louis University for academic year 2019-2020.

Our program evaluates a wide variety of hematopathology material including bone marrow aspirates and biopsies with a busy acute leukemia and lymphoma service, a growing bone marrow transplantation service, and lymph node / other tissue site biopsies. We evaluate both adult and pediatric cases. Our education experience is currently mentored by two board certified hematopathologists with a focus on daily case sign-out of flow cytometry and morphology, leukemia / lymphoma tumor board, teaching conferences with the clinical hematology / oncology fellows, and participation in resident conferences.

Applications: Applications: Interested applicants can send the common application form, CV, USMLE or COMLEX transcript, medical school transcript, personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and ECFMG status report (if applicable) to:

Katherine Robbins, M.D., Program Director
or
Sharon Aubuschon, Program Coordinator
Saint Louis University
Department of Pathology
1402 S. Grand Blvd
St. Louis, MO 63104

Please feel free to contact me with any questions at Katherine.j.robbins@health.slu.edu. Thank you very much.

[#6957]

New Hampshire, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center-Cytopathology

 

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Cytopathology Fellowship Openings for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021

Description: This ACGME-accredited one-year fellowship program offers advanced training in diagnostic cytopathology. The Cytopathology laboratory at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center processes a total of 20,414 specimens annually. Teaching is provided through conferences, didactic sessions and daily sign-out of gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens. Fellows are trained in the performance and interpretation of fine needle aspiration biopsies. Emphasis is placed on integration of surgical pathology with cytology including cytology-histology correlation and in the use of ancillary techniques in cytology including molecular diagnostics, immunocyto/histochemistry and flow cytometry. Laboratory management and quality improvement issues are also included in the training. Fellows will gain experience in the use of air-dried Diff-Quick stains, alcohol-fixed Papanicolaou stains, and monolayer preparations. They will have graduated levels of increasing responsibility. Teaching medical students, pathology residents and cytotechnologists, as well as participation in conferences, are required. Fellows are expected to participate in at least one research project with a goal of presentation at a national meeting and/or publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center is located in Lebanon, NH along in the scenic Upper Valley region. Located along the Connecticut River in a tranquil rural setting, just a couple hours from major cities, the region offers outdoor adventures, sports, entertainment, shopping, history and local cultural events.

Requirements: Board certified/eligible in anatomic and/or clinical pathology. Medical licensure in the state of New Hampshire required.

Stipends: Commensurate with the number of relevant postgraduate years of training. There is a book allowance, and funding is available for presentation at a national meeting.

Staff: Edward J. Gutmann MD, AM (Program Director); Carol (Xiaoying) Liu MD; Jonathan D. Marotti MD; Lananh Nguyen, MD, MS; Gregory J. Tsongalis PhD, HCLD, FACB.

Applications: To review application requirements and to download an application form, go to the program's website.

Application materials can be sent via email to: Sarah.E.Probst@Hitchcock.org
Phone: (603) 650-9485

[#7295]

New Hampshire, Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center-Hematopathology

 

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Hematopathology Fellowship 2019-2020

Description: The Hematopathology Fellowship, a one year ACGME accredited program, is designed to provide the trainee broad exposure to all facets of diagnostic hematopathology. Because program features faculty members who provide both clinical and pathological coverage, the program provides close interaction with the clinical hematology service.

The fellow is given graded clinical responsibilities and therefore is provided with an environment for learning under supervision without reliance on the fellow for coverage of service. The schedule includes six blocks of intensive one-on-one training with the faculty in bone marrow/lymph node and two blocks with residents and medical students to provide the opportunity to participate in teaching. The remaining blocks are rotations in flow cytometry, coagulation, cytogenetics, molecular pathology and elective time. The fellow is given four weeks of protected research time which may be scheduled 1-2 week blocks or in 1-2 hour per day increments throughout the year.

Fellows participate in a Laboratory Management and Quality Improvement curriculum during which they will receive teaching from the laboratory administrators on personnel management, laboratory finance, pathology trends and strategy, laboratory safety and regulations, and quality improvement. Fellows complete training for their Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt and are expected to participate in a quality improvement project. Fellows will also complete a CAP actual or mock inspection.

Requirements: Board certified/eligible in anatomic and/or clinical pathology. Medical licensure in the State of New Hampshire required.

Staff: Prabhjot Kaur MD (Program Director); Deborah L. Ornstein MD MS; Gregory J. Tsongalis PhD, HCLD, FACB.; Liming Bao MD PhD; Eric Y. Loo MD; Laura J Tafe MD.

Applications: To review application requirements and to download an application form please visit the program's website http://gme.dartmouth-hitchcock.org/hematopathology.html.

Application materials may be sent via email to: Sarah.e.probst@hitchcock.org
Telephone: 603-650-9485

[#6773]

New Jersey, Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School-Hematopathology

Hematopathology Fellowship Position
Openings for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School has open Hematopathology Fellowship positions for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. This is an ACGME accredited Hematopathology training program that offers "university wide benefits" in a large multi-hospital system. The core faculty consists of five Board-certified Hematopathologists, one Board-certified Cytogeneticist, two Board Certified Molecular Pathologists and Special Coagulation Hematology faculty. Training involves the full spectrum of benign and neoplastic hematologic/lymphoid disorders in both pediatric and adult populations. Training includes evaluation of peripheral blood, cytology/FNAs, lymph node/solid organ biopsies, bone marrow aspirates/biopsies along with flow cytometry (includes MRD analysis). PCR and Next Gen Sequencing genomics, and cytogenetic/FISH studies.

Description: This is a one-year ACGME accredited fellowship offered in laboratory hematology and hematopathology. Training will focus on skills in laboratory methods including automation and instrumentation, microscopic skills in evaluating full spectrum of tissue specimens, performance of bone marrow aspirations and biopsies and their interpretation, and laboratory management. Fellow training rotations include advanced coagulation, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, cytogenetics and molecular biologic techniques related to the diagnosis of hematopoietic and lymphoid disorders. The program is affiliated with the primary academic teaching hospital RWJBarnabas-RWJ University Hospital as well as New Jersey's only Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey which supports allogeneic and autologous bone marrow transplant programs and immunotherapy. Participation in independent or collaborative research projects in strongly encouraged. The fellow actively participates in conferences and teaching of pathology residents and medical students.

Requirements: Applicants must be board certified or eligible in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and be eligible for a license to practice medicine in New Jersey.

Number of appointments: One position is available each academic year.

Community: Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School and RWJBarnabas-RWJUH are located in New Brunswick, NJ. New Brunswick is the home of Rutgers University-New Brunswick main campus with all the associated amenities and is situated between New York City and Philadelphia - each about an hour away by car or train. The Jersey Shore with Atlantic City, the Pine Barrens of Southern New Jersey, Revolutionary War battlefields, the Delaware Water Gap, Pennsylvania's Pocono Mountains and New York's Catskills are all within a two hour drive.

Stipends: Commensurate with the level of training.

Application: Applications must include the curriculum vitae, personal statement, and three leters of recommendation.

Contact:
Mayra Alvarez, Residency Program Coordinator
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School
Medical Education Building - 212
One Robert Wood Johnson Place
New Brunswick, NJ 08903-0019
Email: martinm7@rwjms.rutgers.edu

[#6795]

New Jersey, Rutgers University-GI / Hepatic

Gastrointestinal and Hepatic Pathology Fellowship
Rutgers University
2019-2020 and 2020-2021

Description: The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Rutgers New Jersey Medical School is offering a one year fellowship position specializing in the diagnosis of neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, and pancreas with opportunities to participate in clinicopathologic and basic science research. The fellow will rotate between Newark Beth Israel Medical Center in Newark, NJ and Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, NJ, both part of the RWJBarnabas Health System, as well as University Hospital in Newark which supports the only liver transplant center in New Jersey. Each location offers a unique experience with a variety of interesting and challenging in-house and consultation cases. The fellow will be trained in gross examination, pathologic diagnosis, frozen section consultation, molecular pathology, and if interested, basic science research and informatics. The fellow will also attend and present cases at multidisciplinary case conferences and tumor boards and will have an active role in teaching residents, clinical fellows, and medical students. The fellow, appointed as a faculty instructor, may also have the opportunity to sign out cases independently in the second half of the year after faculty approval.

Director: Rachel Hudacko, MD, Assistant Professor of Pathology

Salary: Commensurate with candidate's level of training

Requirements: Candidate must have completed a four year residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology or a three year residency in Anatomic Pathology and hold a full unrestricted NJ state medical license.

Applications: Will be accepted beginning August 1st, 2018. Interviews will begin September 2018 with formal offers by January 1st, 2019 for both available positions.

Submit cover letter, CV, USMLE Step 1, 2, and 3 transcripts (or COMLEX if applicable), medical school diploma and transcripts, ECFMG certificate if applicable, visa status if applicable, names and titles of 3 references (letters of recommendation will be invited upon request).

Send application materials to:

Rachel Hudacko, MD
c/o Amy Jones
New Jersey Medical School, Department of Pathology:
Email: hudackra@rwjms.rutgers.edu
Email: aj601@njms.rutgers.edu
Telephone: 973-972-5722

[#7467]

New Mexico, University of New Mexico-Transfusion Medicine

Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Openings for 2019, 2020 and 2021
Autumn 2018 Note - one position still available for July 2019 - please contact immediately if interested

Applications are being solicited by the University of New Mexico Department of Pathology. This fully-funded one-year ACGME-accredited position begins July 1st of each year. For best consideration, applications should be received by September 1st for positions commencing July 1st two years later.

The fellowship equips fellows with essential competencies in the clinical, technical, investigational and administrative aspects of blood banking, coagulation, and therapeutic apheresis.

Fellows will have an integrated experience involving medical direction of a university hospital blood bank supporting a level I trauma center & NCI comprehensive cancer center, a regional blood center that supplies 46 hospitals in 4 states, a regional coagulation reference laboratory, and a multi-hospital apheresis treatment program. Additional rotations include laboratories that test over 4 million blood donations annually and a large private hospital infusion and apheresis service where photopheresis is performed. Transfusion technologies includes 8 BloodTrack internet-connected remote blood allocation refrigerators, solid phase, gel, and tube immunoserology testing, ROTEM thromboelastography, as well as a sophisticated HLA laboratory. Kaneka lipid apheresis, Argos Arcelis, Dendreon Provenge, and autologous stem cell collections compliment the full service apheresis and progenitor cell service. Other benefits include generous support for national meeting attendance and flexible elective rotation scheduling. Fellows may choose to be involved in research (such as a protocol allowing use of bovine hemoglobin solutions in patients that are not able to receive blood). For more information contact Kendall Crookston, M.D., Ph.D. (fellowship director) at [email protected] or visit http://pathology.unm.edu/fellowships/transfusion-medicine-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:
Fellowship applicants must have completed a pathology residency training program and be Board eligible in Clinical Pathology or have completed an alternate residency training program. Please submit CAP Standardized Fellowship Application form, personal statement, Curriculum Vitae, copies of USMLE Step I, II, III scores, medical school transcript, three letters of recommendation (one of which should come from your program director), and ECFMG certification, if applicable, to:

Christina Garcia-Tenorio, Fellowship Coordinator
Department of Pathology
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
915 Camino de Salud, BMSB 335
MSC08-4640
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

[#7156f]

New Mexico, University of New Mexico-Cytopathology

Cytopathology Fellowship
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Unexpected Opening for 2019, Openings for 2021 and 2022

The UNM cytopathology fellowship is a one year, ACGME accredited, predominantly clinical experience that occurs at UNM Health Sciences Center and its supporting clinical laboratory, TriCore Reference Laboratories (TRL). Emphasis is placed on cementing diagnostic accuracy in Pap smears and non-gyn specimens such as fine needle aspirate (FNA) specimens, endoscopic-guided biopsies, and specimens obtained by washings, lavage, and brushings. During the clinical months, the fellow will also learn to perform ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration biopsies from four faculty members specialty trained in this growing area of cytopathology. Up to three months may be devoted to research. Laboratory management principles are taught both at UNM HSC and TRL and include Quality Assurance/ Quality Control (QA/QC) specific to the cytopathology laboratory, new technique analysis, and personnel/budgeting issues. Research comprises utilizing techniques such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR), fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH), and immunocytochemistry applied to cytology specimens to hone diagnostic and prognostic information. A plethora of cytology specimens are available (more than 90,000 Pap smears and 4800 non-gyns including FNA's collected, processed, and analyzed per year at the training sites), but the fellow also (when time permits in this busy year!) reviews a large teaching set and adds to it. At the successful completion of this year, the fellow is eligible to sit for subspecialty certification in cytopathology. For more information, contact Von Samedi, MD, PhD. (fellowship director) at VGSamedi@salud.unm.edu or visit http://pathology.unm.edu/fellowships/cytopathology-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:
Applicants must be AP/CP Boards eligible. Please submit CAP Standardized Fellowship Application form, personal statement, Curriculum Vitae, copies of USMLE Step I, II, III scores, medical school transcript, three letters of recommendation (one of which should come from your program director), and ECFMG certification, if applicable to: Christina Garcia-Tenorio (cgtenorio@salud.unm.edu) or by mail to:

Christina Garcia-Tenorio, Fellowship Coordinator
Department of Pathology
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
915 Camino de Salud, BMSB 335
MSC08-4640
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

[#7156b]

New York, Lenox Hill Hospital-Surgical

Lenox Hill Hospital
Surgical Pathology Fellowship
Opening for 2019-2020

Description: The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine is accepting applications for one fellowship position in an ACGME accredited program at Lenox Hill Hospital, located on the Upper East Side of Manhattan in New York City. Lenox Hill Hospital is a teaching hospital of the Zucker Northwell School of Medicine. This one year fellowship offers intensive sign-out experience in a wide array of surgical pathology cases, including a large and varied oncologic case mix in surgical subspecialty areas such as head and neck, breast, GYN, thoracic, GI, GU, and neuropathology. The trainee will also participate in a busy frozen section service. Additional opportunities include resident and medical student teaching, as well as translational research.

Program Director: Samuel J. Wahl, MD

Positions: One (1) per year.

Requirements: MD or equivalent. Applicants must be Board eligible in Anatomic Pathology.

Stipends: Commensurate with the candidate's level of training.

Applications: Please submit the Standardized Pathology Fellowship Application Form (available on the CAP website) with curriculum vitae, personal statement, and three letters of recommendation.

Website: https://www.northwell.edu/research-and-education/graduate-medical-education/fellowship-pathology-and-laboratory-medicine-lenox-hill-hospital

Contact Information:
Samantha D. Anderson, Program Coordinator
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Lenox Hill Hospital
100 East 77th Street
New York, NY 10075
Tel: 212-434-2387
Email: sanderso12@northwell.edu

[#7413]

New York, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center - Hematopathology Fellowship, opening for 2019 [#7642a]

New York, Northwell Health System-Hematopathology

Northwell Health System
Hematopathology Fellowship
Openings for 2019

Description: One fellowship position in an ACGME accredited program at Northwell Health System, located on the north shore of Long Island, 20 miles east of New York City. This one year fellowship offers experience in hematopathology emphasizing diagnostic hematopathology and laboratory hematology. Seven board-certified hematopathologists are enthusiastically engaged in teaching the trainee in all areas of hematopathology. The program includes training in peripheral blood and bone marrow morphology interpretation, lymph node pathology, wet hematology, hemoglobinopathy and coagulopathy analysis with rotation in hemophilia clinic, flow cytometry, cytogenetics and molecular pathology, and perform bone marrow biopsies. The trainee is exposed to a very active Hematology-Oncology Group located at Monter Cancer Center. The trainee will have the opportunity to teach residents and medical students.

Requirements: Applicants should be Board eligible in anatomic and/or clinical pathology and will need a New York State License if accepted.

Stipends: Commensurate with the candidate’s level of training.

Applications: Submit the Standardized Pathology Fellowship application (available on the CAP website) with curriculum vitae, personal statement, and three letters of references.

Departmental website:
https://www.northwell.edu/research-and-education/graduate-medical-education/fellowship-hematopathology-northwell-health

Contact Information:
Training Program Administrator, Simone Gittens
Email: sgittens@northwell.edu

[#6788]

New York, NYU Langone Health - Cardio-Pulmonary Pathology, opening for 2019, pathologyeducation@nyumc.org [#6973]

New York, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center-Cytopathology

Cytopathology Fellowship
Openings for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center offers an ACGME-accredited one-year Fellowship in Cytopathology.

Roswell Park, founded in 1898, is the oldest NCI-funded Comprehensive Cancer Center. The environment is fast-paced, dynamic, collegial, and exciting!

The Cytopathology Fellowship provides advanced training in the studies of morphologic abnormality of cells from precursor lesions to frank malignancy. Cytopathologists who train an additional year beyond the Anatomic or Anatomic/Clinical Pathology Residencies are trained in the performance and acquisition of cytologic material for diagnosis. The fellow selected for this position will participate in fine needle aspirations, disease specific multidisciplinary conferences, teaching of junior residents and be an active participant in a scientific research project for submission, presentation and publication in a cytology or scientific journal.

Requirements: Because of the complex nature of the diseases encountered at RPCI, only residents who have completed their training in an ACGME-accredited Program in either a three-year AP or four-year AP/CP Program by the Fellowship start date will be considered. A fellow who has passed the American Board of Pathology in AP or AP/CP before starting the fellowship in Cytopathology is highly desirable. In addition, candidates must be eligible for a New York State Medical License or Limited Permit.

Types and Numbers of Appointments:

Applications: A Personal Statement, CV, RPCI Fellowship Application Form, and 3 Letters of Reference should be sent by January 1 (18 months prior to the beginning of your fellowship) to:

Fellowship Director: Gissou Azabdaftari, MD

Requirements: Candidate should be AP/CP Board eligible or Board certified.

Positions: One (1) per year.

Stipend: Support will commensurate with the year of post-graduate training.

Applications and Inquiries: Please complete and submit documents printed from the following web address:

https://www.roswellpark.org/education/clinical-fellowships/cytopathology

Cytopathology Program
c/o Danielle Selleck
Fellowship Administrator
Department of Pathology
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Elm & Carlton Streets
Buffalo, New York 14263
Telephone: (716) 845-7183
Fax: (716) 845-3427
Email: Danielle.Selleck@roswellpark.org

[#6661b]

New York, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center-Oncologic Surgical

Oncologic Surgical Pathology Fellowship
Openings for 2019 and 2020

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center offers an ACGME-accredited one-year Fellowship in Oncologic Surgical Pathology.

Roswell Park, founded in 1898, is the oldest NCI-funded Comprehensive Cancer Center. The environment is fast-paced, dynamic, collegial, and exciting!

The Oncologic Surgical Pathology Fellowship provides advanced training in neoplastic diseases of GYN, Breast, GI, GU, Pulmonary, Head and Neck, Endocrine, Skin, Brain, Bone, Soft Tissue, and Hematopoietic systems. Fellows will spend time on the surgical pathology service and have protected time for research. There is an opportunity to gain additional skills in diagnostic molecular pathology or in one of the world's best flow cytometry labs, and also in solid tumor cytogenetics with capabilities in FISH and interphase analysis during your elective time. Elective rotations in cytopathology and hematopathology are also possible.

Fellows are complemented by Residents and Medical Students, enabling ample opportunity for teaching and graduated responsibility.  The Fellows are an integral part of patient care at RPCI, and their participation in disease site specific multidisciplinary tumor boards, while serving an educational purpose, also ensures the optimum quality of patient care. Seminars from Faculty within and outside the Department will supplement the Fellow's education. The complexity of cases, coupled with the large volume of cases allows Fellows to become proficient in the diagnosis of neoplastic diseases.  Fellowships may be individualized, and a second year as Chief Fellow is possible.

Requirements: Because of the demanding nature of the diseases encountered, only Residents who will complete their training in an ACGME-accredited Program by the Fellowship start date will be considered. In addition, candidates must be eligible for a New York State Medical License or Limited Permit.

Types and Numbers of Appointments:
Year 1 Oncologic Surgical Pathology Fellowship: 6 ACGME-accredited Positions
Year 2: Subspecialty Opportunities

Stipends: Stipends commensurate with postgraduate year of training.

Applications: Please complete and submit documents printed from the following web address:

https://www.roswellpark.org/education/clinical-fellowships/oncologic-surgical-pathology

Danielle Selleck
Fellowship Coordinator
Department of Pathology
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Elm and Carlton Streets
Buffalo, New York 14263
Telephone: (716) 845-7183
Fax: (716) 845-3427
Email: Danielle.Selleck@roswellpark.org

[#6661a]

New York, Stony Brook University Hospital-Hematopathology

Stony Brook University Hospital
Hematopathology Fellowship

1 position open for 2019
1 position open for 2020

Description: One fellowship position in an ACGME accredited program at Stony Brook University Hospital, located on the north shore of Long Island, 55 miles east of New York City. This one-year fellowship offers experience in hematopathology emphasizing diagnostic hematopathology and laboratory hematology. Two board-certified hematopathologists are enthusiastically engaged in teaching the trainee in all areas of hematopathology. The program includes training in peripheral blood and bone marrow morphology interpretation, lymph node pathology, laboratory pathology, coagulation, flow cytometry, cytogenetics and molecular pathology. The trainee is exposed to a very active bone marrow transplantation service. The trainee will have the opportunity to teach residents and medical students and will have outstanding opportunities to participate in translational research. The trainee will be expected to register and pass the ABP hematopathology board exam at the end of their training period.

Requirements: Applicants should be Board eligible in anatomic and/or clinical pathology.

Stipends: Commensurate with the candidate's level of training.

Applications: Submit the Standardized Pathology Fellowship application (available on the CAP website) with curriculum vitae, personal statement, and three letters of references.

Departmental website: http://medicine.stonybrookmedicine.edu/pathology.

Contact Information: Ms. Kathleen Pitisi, MBA; Program Coordinator (631) 444 2224, Email: [email protected].

For further information, contact: Tahmeena Ahmed, MBBS; Director of Hematopathology Fellowship, Email: [email protected].

[#7059b]

New York, Stony Brook University Hospital-Surgical

Stony Brook University Hospital
Selective Pathology: Surgical Pathology Fellowship

1 position open for 2019
2 positions open for 2020

Description: This ACGME accredited program is at Stony Brook University Hospital, located on the north shore of Long Island, 55 miles east of New York City. This one-year fellowship will provide an intensive experience in general surgical pathology and subspecialties including breast, GYN, GI, pulmonary, renal, neuropathology and placental pathology. The fellow will become familiar with the innovative use of technology to improve workflow and quality assurance/improvement within surgical pathology. The service includes approximately 27,000 cases per year, encompassing a wide variety of organ systems and subspecialties. The fellow is involved in the performance and interpretation of frozen sections, supervision of the gross room, sign out of cases and presentation at conferences. He/she will have the opportunity to teach residents and medical students and will have outstanding opportunities to participate in translational research.

Requirements: 4 years of ACGME approved AP/CP training or 3 years of AP training. At a minimum the applicant must have completed all USMLE steps and be eligible to take ABP board examinations.

Stipends: Commensurate with the candidate's level of training.

Applications: Submit the Standardized Pathology Fellowship application (available on the CAP website) with curriculum vitae, personal statement, and three letters of references.

Departmental website: http://medicine.stonybrookmedicine.edu/pathology.

Contact Information: Ms. Kathleen Pitisi, MBA; Program Coordinator (631) 444 2224, Email: kathleen.pitisi@stonybrookmedicine.edu.

For further information, contact: Jingxuan Liu, MD, PhD, Director of Surgical Pathology Fellowship, Email: Jingxuan.liu@stonybrookmedicine.edu.

[#7059a]

New York, SUNY Upstate Medical University-Cytopathology

Cytopathology Fellowship
SUNY Upstate Medical University

Openings for July 1, 2019 and July 1, 2020

Description: This fellowship is a one-year, ACGME-accredited program that offers advanced training in diagnostic cytopathology, with emphasis on fine needle aspiration. During this time, the fellow will have increasing levels of responsibility commensurate with level of performance. Substantial emphasis is also placed on the integration of surgical pathology with cytopathology.

Currently the SUNY Upstate Medical University Cytopathology Laboratory examines approximately 18,000 specimens per year including approximately 2,500 non-gynecologic specimens. Both ThinPrep and Surepath technologies are utilized in the laboratory. In addition the laboratory directs a pathology-based FNA Service with cytopathologist-staffed clinics and performs or assists with the vast majority of superficial and deep fine needle aspirations (approximately 1,200). Ancillary techniques such as immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, molecular diagnostics and electron microscopy are available for more comprehensive evaluation of difficult cases. In addition, the Cytopathology Laboratory is closely associated with the Program of Cytotechnology - with access to extensive teaching collections.

The fellowship offers opportunities for teaching cytotechnology students, residents and medical students as well as the opportunity to investigate any one of a number of research projects during the year. Diagnostic, research and teaching skills are emphasized in this academic environment.

Requirements: Applicants should be Board-eligible or Board-certified in anatomic pathology or AP/CP, as well as having passed USMLE Step III.

Application: Send curriculum vitae, personal statement, completed standardized CAP application and three letters of reference to:

Kamal K. Khurana, MD (khuranak@upstate.edu)
Director, Cytopathology Fellowship Program
Karen C. Kelly, MS (kellykc@upstate.edu)
Coordinator, Cytopathology Fellowship Program
Department of Pathology
SUNY Upstate Medical University
750 East Adams Street
Syracuse, NY 13210

[#7053]

New York, University of Rochester-Blood Bank / Transfusion Medicine

University of Rochester Medical Center
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine Fellowship

Description: This one year ACGME-approved fellowship program includes didactic and practical training in advanced immunohematology, therapeutic and donor apheresis, extracorporeal photopheresis, blood donation, viral and bacterial testing, component processing and storage, coagulation, HLA, Patient Blood Management, and stem cell collection and processing at the University of Rochester Medical Center (800 beds) and the Northeast Division Red Cross Blood Services. The URMC blood bank is an AABB-accredited Immunohematology Reference Laboratory. This program provides for experience in perinatal transfusion as well as apheresis in neonates and children. Graded assumption of responsibility for medical, administrative, and instructional activities by the fellow are integral to the training program. Protected research time is included and research opportunities are provided commensurate with the fellow's interests and experience. The University of Rochester Medical Center has a long history of innovative and dynamic research in transfusion medicine/blood banking, hematology and related fields and many mentors to choose from in clinical, translational and basic investigation. A second and further years of research training may be possible in some instances.

Requirements: At the start of fellowship training, applicants should have completed pathology residency training and be Board eligible/certified in CP or AP/CP, or have completed residency training in internal medicine, anesthesiology, obstetrics/gynecology, surgery, or pediatrics, and be Board eligible/certified.

Stipends: Commensurate with the applicant's level of postgraduate training

Openings: One position for 2019-20, and 2020-21

Applications: Submit applications (cover letter, personal statement, curriculum vitae, and the names and contact information for three references) to:

Amy Schmidt MD PhD
Transfusion Medicine fellowship Director
University of Rochester Medical Center
601 Elmwood Ave, Box 608
Rochester, NY 14642

Telephone: (585) 275-9663
Fax: (585) 273-3003
Email: amy_schmidt@urmc.rochester.edu

[#6882a]

New York, University of Rochester -Cytopathology

University of Rochester Medical Center
Stanley F. Patten Fellowship in Cytopathology
Position Available: July 1, 2019 and July 1, 2020​

The University of Rochester Medical Center Cytopathology Laboratory is seeking fellowship candidates for the 2019 academic year. The Stanley F. Patten Cytopathology Fellowship is a one year ACGME-accredited fellowship offering advanced training in diagnostic cytopathology. Individuals interested in applying must:

• Have completed an accredited AP or AP/CP residency program
• Be board eligible or certified
• Possess (or be eligible for) a New York State medical license

With 10 cytotechnologists and 6 board-certified cytopathologists, the Cytopathology Laboratory at University of Rochester Medical Center (Strong Memorial Hospital) is a high-volume laboratory, examining over 50,000 cases per year. This includes in-house specimens, specimens sent in from our satellite locations, and consult cases. Our volume is broken down into: 40,000 gynecologic specimens, and 12,000 non-gynecologic specimens, which include 3,500 fine needle aspirations.

Fellowship candidates must be strong in surgical pathology, as he or she will be responsible for pairing and reviewing concurrent cytologic and histologic specimens. The fellow would be responsible for previewing most cases referred to the pathologist, and triaging those cases accordingly by ordering any appropriate ancillary studies. Our program has in-house immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, molecular diagnostics, and Human Papilloma Virus testing.

The fellow is also responsible for participating in our robust FNA rotation, where he or she will perform rapid on-site evaluations for many different procurement techniques, including ultrasound-guided FNAs, endobronchial ultrasound-guided FNAs, Super-Dimension navigational guidance for pulmonary FNAs, endoscopic ultrasound-guided FNAs, CT-guided FNAs, and palpation-guided FNAs within our own Cytopathology clinic. During the fellowship year, the fellow will become intimately familiar with reading ultrasound imaging and understanding how to obtain a quality FNA specimen under imaging guidance.

The fellow will have the ability to interact with many different disciplines, including endocrinologists, pulmonologists, interventional radiologists, gastroenterologists, gynecologists, surgeons, oncologists, and general hospitalists. This is done through routine FNA procedures, as well as tumor board conferences, and other departmental/interdepartmental conferences that the fellow is responsible for conducting. The fellow will also develop a more compassionate bedside manner with his or her FNA clinic patients.

Located in Western New York between the Finger Lakes and Niagara Falls, Rochester is a diverse cultural community with activities to suit all interests. The most notable community-hosted event is the Lilac Festival each spring, which lasts for two weeks and showcases many local artists, musicians, and eateries.

For more information, please contact the Cytopathology Fellowship Director, Dr. Luis E. De Las Casas:

Luis E. De Las Casas, M.D.
Professor and Cytopathology Director
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
University of Rochester Medical Center
601 Elmwood Avenue, Box 626
Rochester, NY 14642
Email: luis_delascasas@urmc.rochester.edu
Telephone: 585-275-1699
Fax: 585-276-2832

Interested applicants may contact Leslie Antinarella, Residency Program Coordinator, for additional application-specific information: Leslie_Antinarella@urmc.rochester.edu

[#6882b]

North Carolina, East Carolina University-Surgical

Surgical Pathology Fellowship
East Carolina University
Opening 2018, 2019

Job Title: Clinical Instructor

Working Title: Surgical Pathology Fellow 2018-2019 and 2019-2020

Job Description: This is a one-year fellowship position in general surgical pathology starting July 1, 2018 and July 1, 2019. The fellowship provides extensive training in all aspects of surgical pathology.

The fellow will advance to independent sign out during the year, will engage in undergraduate and graduate departmental educational programs, and is expected to participate in clinical research.

The ECU Brody School of Medicine is affiliated with Vidant Medical Center. Vidant Medical Center is the flagship hospital for Vidant Health and serves as the teaching hospital for the Brody School of Medicine at East Carolina University.

All positions are also listed at our departmental website at www.ecu.edu/pathology (Jobs tab).

Minimum Qualifications: MD or DO degree from appropriately accredited institution. Completion of AP or AP/CP pathology residency. Must be able to obtain an unrestricted North Carolina Medical License and medical staff privileges required.

Department Homepage: www.ecu.edu/pathology

Please apply on-line:
(2018-2019) - http://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/13313
(2019-2020) – http://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/13349

Additionally, please submit 3 letters of recommendation to:

Peter J. Kragel, MD
Professor and Chair, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Mail Stop 642
ECU Brody School of Medicine
600 Moye Blvd
Greenville, NC 27834

[#6659b]

North Carolina, Wake Forest Baptist Health-Surgical

Surgical Pathology Fellowship Positions
Wake Forest Baptist Health
Department of Pathology
Three openings for 2019-2020
 

The WFBH Department of Pathology announces openings in its Surgical Pathology Fellowship Program. The program includes several rotations including frozen section/gross room supervision, routine surgical pathology case sign out, and outside consultation case sign out. Elective time will be available for those interested in subspecialty interests and/or clinical based research. Fellows will also be actively involved in multi-disciplinary conferences, house staff teaching and have exposure to administrative aspects of operating a Surgical Pathology practice. Candidates are required to have successfully graduated from an ACGME accredited AP or AP/CP resident training program or equivalent. Preference given to those candidates with an expressed interest in pursuing academic careers.

Wake Forest Baptist Health is a large integrated health system with its main hospital, North Carolina Baptist Hospital, located in Winston-Salem, NC. It has over 600 beds with the Department of Pathology processing over 30,000 surgical cases annually. The case mix is diverse with good representation across all organ systems. Winston-Salem has a population of approximately 250,000 and is part of the North Carolina Piedmont Triad. The area, with its moderate climate, is renowned for its wide diversity of available outdoor recreational activities. Travel is very easy with three major airports within approximately 80 miles.

Interested candidates should provide a letter of intent, a current curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation, with at least two from practicing surgical pathologists with whom they have worked.

Inquiries and Application materials should be addressed to:

Javier Laurini, M.D.
Surgical Pathology Fellowship Director
Email: jlaurini@wakehealth.edu
Cc: vcsmith@wakehealth.edu
Telephone: 336-716-5080

[#7276]

Ohio, Akron Children’s Hospital-Pediatric Pathology

Pediatric Pathology Fellowship
2019

The Department of Pathology at Akron Children’s Hospital is currently accepting applications for Pediatric Pathology Fellowship positions beginning July 2018 and July 2019. Akron Children’s Hospital is the largest pediatric healthcare system in Northeast Ohio and was recently named by Modern Healthcare as the fastest growing children’s hospital in the nation!

The Pediatric Pathology Fellowship Program is ACGME-approved to train one fellow per year with an optional second year offered to fellows with a particular interest in subspecialty development or research. The fellowship is designed to provide exposure to general pediatric surgical pathology, perinatal pathology, pediatric hematopathology, and molecular and cytogenetic analysis.

Akron Children’s Hospital consists of two freestanding pediatric hospitals with a network of over 700 providers, managing over 900,000 patient visits annually. The Department of Pathology is an established group of eight pathologists and one PhD director of cytogenetics.

Akron Children’s Hospital is set in the beautiful Cuyahoga Valley, just minutes south of Cleveland. From major league attractions to small-town appeal, the greater Akron area has something for everyone. The area is rich in history and cultural diversity, and provides a stimulating blend of outstanding educational, cultural and recreational resources. This four-season community will have outdoor enthusiasts thrilled with over 40,000 acres of Metro Parks for year round enjoyment. Northeast Ohio has become a premiere destination to work, live, play, shop and dine!

Applicants must have completed or be currently completing an ACGME accredited program in anatomic pathology or anatomic pathology and clinical pathology. Interested candidates may send inquiries to:

Kimberly A. Eickholt, M.D.
Director, Pediatric Pathology Fellowship Program
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Akron Children’s Hospital
One Perkins Square
Akron, OH 44308

Telephone: 330-543- 8572
Email: keickholt@akronchildrens.org

[#6836]

Ohio, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center-Pediatric

Pediatric Pathology Fellowship
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center

1 opening for 2019 and 2020 Academic years

The Division of Pathology at Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is currently accepting applications for Pediatric Pathology Fellowship positions beginning July 2019 and July 2020.

The pediatric pathology fellowship program in the Division of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, CCHMC, was established in 1964, one of the longest-standing programs in the country. Currently, it is an ACGME approved program to train two fellows per year, who are qualified to take the pediatric pathology board exam. An optional second year is offered to those who are interested in in-depth subspecialty development and research.

Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center is one of the nation's largest freestanding children's hospitals. The Department of Pediatrics consistently ranks among the top four pediatric graduate programs in the United States by US News and World Report. There is a concerted effort at Cincinnati Children's to provide additional research funding for the important transition years between fellowship and faculty positions for selected fellows.

The Division of Pathology currently has 21 faculty members, including 13 anatomic pathologists, 4 clinical pathology, and 4 research faculty. The anatomic pathologists are subspecialized in many areas of pediatric pathology, such as neuromuscular diseases and neuropathology, renal and liver pathology, and hematopathology. We receive more than 13,000 surgical cases, review approximately 1,000 consult cases, and perform close to 150 pediatric and perinatal autopsies annually. Our surgical pathology material includes the entire spectrum of pediatric pathology from common to very unusual cases.

Many of our former fellows are leaders in pediatric pathology world wide. Our graduates continue to make significant contributions to our subspecialty.

Applicants must have completed an ACGME accredited program for AP or AP/CP. Please send the inquiries to:

Rachel M. Sheridan, M.D.
Director, Pediatric Pathology Fellowship Training Program
Division of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, ML 1035
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
3333 Burnet Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45229
Telephone: (513) 636-4261
Email: rachel.sheridan@cchmc.org

[#6904]

Ohio, Cleveland Clinic: Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Institute - Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine Fellowship, unexpected opening for 2019-2020 [#7672]

Ohio, MetroHealth Medical Center-Surgical

Surgical Pathology Fellowship Position Available
MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio
July 1, 2019 – June 30, 2020

A one-year integrated surgical pathology fellowship experience beginning July 1 is provided by the faculty and staff of the Department of Pathology at MetroHealth Medical Center, Cleveland, Ohio. The fellow will participate in the supervision and dissection of complex surgical pathology cases and will have junior staff responsibility final sign out and frozen section diagnoses. Surgical pathology accessions for 2016 exceeds 22,000 cases. The fellow will also participate in related ancillary studies such as flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, etc. Active involvement in an investigative study as well as problem solving of unusual cases referred from outside is encouraged. Electives are offered in a wide variety of surgical pathology subspecialty areas including pulmonary, GYN and renal pathology. The appointee will participate in intra- and extra- mural teaching conferences, and tumor boards and assist in the supervision and teaching of pathology residents, and medical students.

Requirements: Board eligibility or completion of a four-year AP/CP or three-year AP program, approved by the RRC and ACGME in the US or Canada

Stipend: Commensurate with level of training

Applications: Please submit a CAP Fellowship application, three letters of recommendation and a current CV to:

Diane Gillihan
Program Coordinator
Department of Pathology
MetroHealth Medical Center
2500 MetroHealth Drive
Cleveland, Ohio 44109
Telephone: 216-778-5181
Fax: 216-778-7112
Email: dgillihan@metrohealth.org

[#6717]

Ohio, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center-Transfusion medicine

Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
Openings for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021

Description: This one-year ACGME approved program provides instruction and experience in hospital and blood center transfusion medicine. The trainee actively participates in routine and complex serological evaluations, perinatal testing, component collection and therapy, therapeutic apheresis, hematopoietic progenitor cell collection, quality processes, HLA, bone marrow transplant, flow cytometry, and information management at Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University (950 beds), The James Cancer Hospital (160 beds), Ross Heart Hospital (160 beds), Nationwide Children's Hospital (350 beds) and the Central Ohio Red Cross Blood Services. Both clinical and basic research in the areas of transfusion medicine and hematology/thrombosis/hemostasis are available and protected research time is included.

Requirements: Candidates must successfully complete USMLE Step III prior to their Medical Staff appointment at Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University. They must also be Board-eligible or Board-certified in clinical pathology, anesthesiology, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, surgery, orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, colon and rectal surgery, neurological surgery, or thoracic surgery, or a primary certificate plus a subspecialty certificate in hematology.

Stipend: Support will commensurate with year of post-graduate training.

Applications and Inquiries: All fellowship applications are to be addressed to Scott Scrape, MD, Transfusion Medicine Fellowship Program Director. Applications are to be submitted via email to Courtney Saby, Pathology Education Manager (Courtney.Saby@osumc.edu). Complete fellowship applications will include: CAP Standard Fellowship Application, CV, Personal Statement, USMLE/COMLEX Scores, Photograph, and 3 Letters of Recommendation.

Additional information can be found on our website: https://pathology.osu.edu/ext/academics/fellowships.html

Please direct any inquiries to:

Courtney Saby
The Ohio State University Medical Center
Pathology Education Manager
Telephone: (614) 293-3055
Email: Courtney.Saby@osumc.edu

[#7454a]

Ohio, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center-Cytopathology

Cytopathology Fellowship

Description: This is a one-year cytopathology training program at Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University, which includes the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Research Institute. The cytology laboratory accessions approximately 36,000 cases annually. This includes 8,000 exfoliative non-gynecologic, and about 2,400 FNA specimens. The cytopathology fellow will experience preliminary sign-out of non-gynecologic and gynecologic specimens, gynecologic pap smear/cervical biopsy correlations, and performing and interpreting FNA under supervision of a staff cytopathologist. Twelve months are spent in clinical service as it relates to cytopathology with access to surgical pathology, frozen sections, molecular pathology, HPV DNA analysis, image analysis, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry and research associated with cytopathology. The fellow will participate in the cytopathology teaching of cytotechnologists, medical students and residents. He/she may also participate in the regular resident microscopic seminars, hospital tumor boards, cytopathology teleconferences, CAP proficiency tests and formal cytopathology lectures. The fellow may participate in inspections as they relate to certification in cytology and quality assurance. Strengths of the program include the diversity of the cytopathology faculty as well as their strengths in gynecologic pathology, gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology, flow cytometry DNA analysis and image analysis, and fine needle aspiration cytology.

Fellowship Director: Rulong Shen, M.D. rulong.shen@osumc.edu

Requirements: Candidate should be AP/CP Board eligible or Board certified.

Positions: Two (2); Availability: 2019-2020

Stipend: Support will commensurate with year of post-graduate training.

Applications and Inquiries: Please complete the application located on our website at: http://pathology.osu.edu/ext/academics/fellowships.html and send with supporting documents to the following:

Courtney Saby
Pathology Education Manager
The Ohio State University Medical Center
N308 Doan Hall
Columbus, OH 43210
Telehone: (614) 293-3055
Fax: (614) 293-7626
Email: Courtney.Saby@osumc.edu

[#6850]

Ohio, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center / Case Western Reserve University-Hematopathology

  

Department of Pathology, University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center
School of Medicine, Case Western Reserve University

Fellowship in Hematopathology
Opening for 2019-2020

Description: A one-year, ACGME-accredited comprehensive fellowship in Hematopathology, with training in interpretation of peripheral blood and body fluid smears, bone marrow biopsies, lymph node biopsies, and specialized testing for benign hematologic disorders, including hemoglobin analysis. In addition, there is a flow cytometry lab with an extensive panel menu. Fellows also have interaction with in-house Genetic and Molecular labs (including next-generation sequencing panels for myeloid and lymphoid malignancies), allowing for a “360-degree” analysis of malignant hematology cases, with incorporation of the latest guidelines for diagnosis and prognostication using state of the art genetic and molecular testing.

At our tertiary referral center, a wide range of both benign and neoplastic hematologic diseases is seen, including diseases found in specialized populations such as neonates, pediatrics/young adults, and bone marrow transplant patients. There are approximately 2,000 bone marrow, 800 lymphoma, and 5,000 flow cytometry work-ups yearly.

The fellowship also includes instruction in lab management and opportunity for research projects. Presentation of projects at national meetings is strongly encouraged.

Location: Cleveland, Ohio, offers the benefits of a large city without a hefty living expense. There are many family-friendly activities. Attractions include museums, a world-class orchestra, theater district, local sports teams, and an extensive park system.

Program director: Rose Beck, MD, PhD

Requirements: Board eligibility or certification in AP and/or CP.

Stipend: Commensurate with level of training.

Applications: Please submit a current CV, CAP Fellowship application, and 2-3 letters of reference to:

Ms. Ashley Hlavacik, Program Coordinator
Department of Pathology, UHCMC
11100 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44106
Telephone: 216-844-3697
Email: ashley.hlavacik@uhhospitals.org

[#6646]

Pennsylvania, Drexel University-Cytopathology

Cytopathology Fellowship
Openings for 2019-2020

The Department of Pathology of Drexel University College of Medicine (DUCOM) has two cytopathology fellowship positions open for academic year 2019-2020. The program is fully accredited by the ACGME.

The cytopathology service at DUCOM receives a wide array of specimens including gynecologic, non-gynecologic, fine needle aspiration, and oncologic cases. Two fellowship positions are available every year and the service work is equally divided. The daily schedule alternates between signing out cases with attending cytopathologists and covering the FNA service and previewing cases. The fellows are actively involved in both FNA performance and on-site adequacy evaluations.

Requirements: Board eligibility or certification in anatomic pathology or AP/CP and eligibility for Pennsylvania medical license.

Applications: Mail, email or fax CAP standardized fellowship application, CV, personal statement and three letters of recommendation to:

Mary Antrim
Drexel University College of Medicine
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Graduate Program Coordinator
Room: 5320 MS: #435
245 N.15th Street
Philadelphia, PA 19102

Telephone: 215-762-1179
Fax: 215-762-1051
Email: Mary.Antrim@DrexelMed.edu

[#7021]

Pennsylvania, Fox Chase Cancer Center-Oncologic Surgical

Oncologic Surgical Pathology Fellowship
Openings for 2019-20 and 2020-21

The Department of Pathology at Fox Chase Cancer Center has one one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship position available in Oncologic Surgical Pathology beginning July 1, 2019 and three positions beginning July 1, 2020.

Fox Chase Cancer Center is a nationally ranked 100-bed NCI-designated multidisciplinary comprehensive cancer center with a departmental affiliation with Thomas Jefferson University. The department processes over 15,000 surgical specimens, 2,500 frozen sections, and 4,000 non-gyn cytology specimens yearly, all of which are cancer or cancer-related. There is extensive material in head and neck, breast, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, urologic, gynecologic, dermatology and hematolymphoid neoplasms. The department has board certified surgical pathologists including hematopathologists, cytopathologists, a dermatopathologist, immunopathologist and cytogeneticist with busy consultation services, and an active molecular pathology laboratory.

The fellowship program is designed to provide an in-depth experience in tumor pathology with emphasis on diagnosis. Ample time for scholarly activities is facilitated by three full time pathologists' assistants who gross all specimens and prepare all frozen sections.

Applications are available at www.fccc.edu (click here), and questions should be directed to Douglas B. Flieder, M.D. or Lori Schaffert at path.fellowship@fccc.edu.

[#7504]

Pennsylvania, Geisinger Medical Center-Cytopathology

Cytopathology Fellowship Program, 2019-2020

This one-year, ACGME-accredited fellowship program provides comprehensive training in diagnostic cytopathology with emphasis on fine needle aspiration cytology and the application of ancillary studies especially immunohistochemistry in workup of tumors of unknown primary.

The cytopathology service at Geisinger Medical Laboratory processes more than 32500 gynecologic, 8050 non-gynecologic and 5300 FNA cases per year. The laboratory is fully automated and utilizes both Sure Path thin-layer technologies with computer-assisted primary screening as well as Thin Prep technologies for the cervical screening specimens. The technique of fine needle aspiration biopsy is heavily emphasized; a fine needle aspiration clinic is operated daily. The fellows will gain significant experience in the performance of fine needle aspiration and on-site interpretation for imaging guided biopsies. Ancillary tests such as immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, and molecular diagnostics are routinely a part of the evaluation of variety of cytology specimens; the fellows will gain in-depth of training in the application of immunohistochemistry by the faculty members with expertise in the field.

The fellows will be responsible for weekly tumor board conferences. Sign-out occurs under direct staff supervision with graduated responsibilities assigned as competence is demonstrated.

  • Applicants must be Board certified or eligible for certification in AP/CP or AP, and have (be eligible for) a Pennsylvania Medical License.
  • Geisinger is an integrated health services organization widely recognized for its innovative use of the electronic health record, and the development and implementation of innovative care models including ProvenHealth Navigator, an advanced medical home model, and ProvenCare program.

Please email CAP standardized fellowship application, CV, personal statement, 3 letters of recommendation, copies of USMLE, and ECFMG certificate (for international graduates) to:

Melissa S. Erb, Cytopathology Fellowship Program Administrator
Geisinger Medical Center, Cytopathology
100 North Academy Ave
Danville, PA 17822-1920
Telephone: (570) 214-4026
Email: merb1@geisinger.edu
Website: https://www.geisinger.edu/education/residencies-fellowships/fellowships/cytopathology-fellowship

[#7108]

Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania State University-Blood Bank / Transfusion Medicine

Blood Banking / Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Opening for 2019

The Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center invites applications for a one-year ACGME-accredited Fellowship in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine. We are accepting applications for one position starting July 1, 2019. Trainees will be provided training in all aspects of clinical adult and pediatric transfusion medicine, immunohematology, on-site donor administration and blood collection, therapeutic apheresis, allogeneic and autologous hematopoietic stem cell collection and processing, coagulation, and HLA (Histocompatibility) testing. The fellow will work closely with the Medical Director and five other clinical pathologists to provide clinical consultation to the medical staff in areas of apheresis, immunohematology, and clinical transfusion medicine. The fellow will have opportunities for teaching medical students, technologists, residents, and fellows from other services. This program will provide the fellow with a rich educational experience leading to expertise in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine and the qualifications for eligibility for specialty certification in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine. It will form a basis for a career in the academic or community practice setting.

The faculty, residents, and main laboratory facilities are housed in the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. The adult hospital has a capacity of approximately 500 beds and the free standing children's hospital approximately 75 beds. It is a both an adult and pediatric tertiary care hospital and the main teaching hospital of the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. It includes a Level I trauma center, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and is a major referral center for complicated adult and pediatric hematology/oncology cases. The Division of Clinical Pathology has abundant clinical opportunities for training a fellow in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine. The Transfusion Service of the Hershey Medical Center is a full service operation providing allogeneic and autologous whole blood and hematopoietic stem cell collections, plateletpheresis collection, therapeutic phlebotomy, and therapeutic apheresis. Annually, over 20,000 units of allogeneic red blood cells (~50,000 total blood components) are transfused, and ~1000 therapeutic apheresis procedures are performed (including plasma exchange, red cell exchange, cytoreduction, and peripheral blood stem cell collections). The Blood Bank/Transfusion Service is accredited by CAP, FACT, and the AABB..

Requirements:
• MD, DO or foreign equivalent with ECFMG certification
• Applicants should be ABMS board-certified or board-eligible in combined Clinical/Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology only, Hematology, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Orthopaedic Surgery, Neurological Surgery, Plastic Surgery, or Thoracic Surgery.
• Eligible for Pennsylvania medical license
• US citizen, green card, or J1 Visa

Applications process:
Applications are evaluated on an on-going basis and will be accepted beginning 12-18 months prior to the anticipated start date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please forward the CAP Standardized Application for Pathology Fellowships, a cover letter with a personal statement, curriculum vitae, USMLE test scores, and letters of reference from your current/most recent program director and three additional individuals.

Applications should be addressed to:

Ronald E. Domen, MD
Program Director, Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
Department of Pathology, H160
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
500 University Drive, PO Box 850
Hershey, PA 17033

Applications should be sent electronically to: Beth Shultz, Program Coordinator, at eshultz@hmc.psu.edu.

Website: http://www.pennstatehershey.org/web/pathology/education/fellowship/bloodbank

The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center of The Pennsylvania State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer; Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.

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Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania, Perelman School of Medicine-Cellular therapy

Cellular Therapy Fellowship
2019-2020

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Fellowship position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be for one (1) year.

This is a training position for an aspiring pathologist in the rapidly expanding field of cellular therapy. The candidate will work at the campuses of both the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), with three current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) facilities: the Clinical Cell and Vaccine Production Facility (CVPF) at Penn, the Cell and Gene Therapy Laboratory (CGTL) and the Clinical Vector Core (CVC) both at CHOP. The cellular therapy activities at HUP and CHOP cover the entire range of standard-of-care adult and pediatric bone marrow transplant, from collection to processing to infusion. The cGMP facilities also engage in a large number clinical trials under Investigational New Drug or Device Exemptions (IND/IDEs) approved by the FDA, some of which are in collaboration with third party industrial sponsors. Examples of these IND/IDEs include the manufacturing of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T cells, virus specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes, and selective T/B cell depleted transplant grafts. The candidate will have a wide exposure of different cGMP labs all within walking distance, learn the set up and operation of cGMP facilities, in addition to the actual manufacturing processes.

Cellular therapy is a highly regulated field. The candidate will also engage in managing different quality aspects of cell manufacturing, participate in drafting IND/IDE Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) sections, including response to FDA inquiries. There are numerous opportunities for quality improvement projects. Didactic training, either one-on-one with a faculty or part of more formal course, is also available. The candidate is encouraged to tailor the one year program to suit individual background and needs, while still gaining enough exposure to become proficient in all areas. Ideally, a successful candidate would leave the program feeling confident to direct a cell therapy facility.

Requirements:
Applicants must have an M.D. or M.D./Ph.D. or equivalent degree and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in education, research, and clinical care. Candidates must be Board Certified/Board eligible in Anatomic Pathology (AP), Clinical Pathology (CP) or AP/CP.

Application:
Documents needed: Curriculum Vitae; Personal Statement; three potential references

Inquiries and materials should be sent to:
Yongping Wang, MD, PhD
Director, Cell and Gene Therapy Lab
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Dept of Pathology and Lab Medicine
Tel: 215-590-4759
Fax: 215-590-3504
Email: wangy2@email.chop.edu
Website: http://pathology.med.upenn.edu/

We seek candidates who embrace and reflect diversity in the broadest sense. The University of Pennsylvania is an EOE. Minorities/Women/Individuals with disabilities/Protected Veterans are encouraged to apply.

[#7526]

Pennsylvania, University of Pennsylvania Medical Center-Hematopathology

University of Pennsylvania Medical Center
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Hematopathology Fellowship
Newly Created Fourth Fellowship for 2019!
Four Fellowships Available for 2020!

Description:
The goal of this one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship is to provide the diagnostic skills and in-depth knowledge of both pediatric and adult hematopathology. Fellows, with staff, are responsible for work-up and sign-out of bone marrow, lymph node, and other surgical pathology specimens with suspected lymphoproliferative disorders, including review of relevant hematologic data, peripheral smears, bone marrow aspirate smears, histologic sections, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, comprehensive molecular analysis of single targeted genes and gene panels, cytogenetics and FISH. Fellows are responsible for diagnostic evaluation and triage of fresh material sent to surgical pathology for frozen sections for possible lymphoproliferative disorders. Fellows also serve as the primary point of communication between Hematopathology and Hematology/Oncology, gaining hands-on experience in laboratory hematology and coagulation, including interpretation of laboratory studies and laboratory management.

Requirements:
Applicants must have completed pathology training in an AMA-approved pathology residency program in the United States or Canada and be Board Eligible by the start of the Hematopathology Fellowship. Combined AP/CP training is recommended, but highly qualified AP-only or CP-only applicants will also be considered. An interest in laboratory investigation and/or previous research experience is desirable.

Stipends:
Commensurate with level of training.

Applications can be obtained online by clicking here.

Contact: Dr. Megan Lim, Hematopathology Fellowship, email: Megan.Lim@uphs.upenn.edu.

[#7298]

Pennsylvania, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center-Bone & Soft Tissue

UPMC Bone & Soft Tissue Pathology Fellowship
Openings for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Department of Pathology is recruiting to fill positions in their ACGME-approved Bone and Soft tissue Pathology (BST) fellowship for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021. This Center of Excellence receives 4500 specimens annually of which greater than 800 cases represent consultations and surgically resected neoplasms of Bone and Soft tissue.

The fellowship includes a 4 week mandatory rotation in the Molecular & Genomic Pathology laboratories at UPMC spanning major modern molecular techniques including Next Generation Sequencing (NGS). Four week electives are offered to include rotations in FISH, cytogenetics and research. The fellow is expected to complete at least one research project related to Bone and Soft tissue tumors, present the work at a national/international pathology meeting and publish in a peer reviewed journal. The meeting costs for a presentation are covered by the program. Ample support for performing ancillary studies for research projects is provided by the department. The resident/fellows library is continually updated by the Fellowship Director, and contains over 800 teaching cases, the majority of which are digitized.

Interested and qualified individuals who are board-eligible or board-certified in anatomical pathology should submit the required documents to the Fellowship Director online (https://epssecure.upmc.com/path/fellowship/app-form.cfm) or via email: schoedelke@upmc.edu..

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South Carolina, Medical University of South Carolina, Charleston-Cytopathology Fellowship, 2019, chajews@musc.edu [#7604]

Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center-Pediatric

Pediatric Pathology Fellowship
Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Nashville, Tennessee
Openings for 2019 and 2020

The Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, Tennessee, offers a one year fellowship in Pediatric Pathology. There is one position available each year. The program provides strong curriculum in pediatric surgical pathology, materno-fetal pathology, and pediatric autopsy pathology.

The Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt (MCJCH) accessioned more than 8,500 pediatric surgical pathology cases, over 1,400 placentas and over 50 pediatric autopsies in 2016. The faculty includes 26 anatomic pathologists and separate divisions of renal pathology, hematopathology and neuropathology; providing subspecialty expertise in soft tissue pathology, gastrointestinal pathology, pulmonary pathology, breast pathology, gynecologic pathology, genitourinary pathology, neuropathology and muscle pathology.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center and Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital at Vanderbilt are experiencing expansion in many areas with a nationally recognized cancer center, multifaceted organ and stem cell transplant programs and expansion of educational programs, clinical and translational research and basic science programs. This is an exciting period of growth for the pathology department. Located in the heart of Nashville, Vanderbilt University is one of the nation's leading research and teaching institutions, with an undergraduate medical program, and many post-graduate programs contiguous on the same campus. Nashville, the capital of Tennessee, is a growing cosmopolitan area with a population exceeding 1 million, diverse entertainment, excellent schools and ready access to outdoor activities.

An online application is available by clicking here.

Please provide three letters of recommendation.
For additional information, please contact:

Tapherine DeVany
Program Manager, Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology Fellowships
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
1161 21st Avenue South, MCN CC3322
Nashville, TN 37232-2561

Telephone: 615-343-4882
Fax: 615-343-7023
Email: t.devany@vanderbilt.edu

Vanderbilt University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

[#6883a]

Tennessee, Vanderbilt University Medical Center-Renal

Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology
Renal Pathology Fellowship
Openings for 2019 and 2020

The Department of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology at Vanderbilt University, Nashville, TN, offers a one year fellowship in renal pathology. The fellowship is under the direction of Agnes B. Fogo, M.D., John L. Shapiro Professor of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology and Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Paisit Paueksakon, M.D., Associate Professor of Pathology, Microbiology, and Immunology is Associate Director of the fellowship program.

The fellow is directly involved in the diagnostic evaluation of all renal biopsies received annually by the Renal Pathology Laboratory at Vanderbilt. These cases represent largely native (70%) as well as transplant (30%) renal biopsies, with both adult and pediatric cases. Current volume is about 1,700 cases/year, of which 70% are cases from outside hospitals in the region and other countries. The fellow will be expected to work independently in preparing cases for sign-out by the faculty using light, immunofluorescence and electron microscopy. Fellows will also present cases at clinical conferences held jointly with the Nephrology and Renal Transplant Divisions, have ample exposure to clinical teaching conferences, actively participate in teaching renal pathology to medical students, residents and nephrology fellows, and attend weekly departmental surgical pathology slide conferences. Fellows are expected to pursue an academic project, e.g., clinical teaching case reports. Fellows are encouraged and funds are available to attend a yearly scientific meeting during their training.

Application requirements: Applicants must be ECFMG certified if graduates of a foreign medical school, and should have a minimum of two years' training in Anatomic Pathology or three years in Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology in an ACGME accredited pathology residency training program or certification in another specialty by a member board of ABMS.

To apply, please send a letter of interest, three reference letters, and current CV to:

Email: agnes.fogo@Vanderbilt.Edu
Agnes Fogo, M.D.
Vanderbilt University
John L. Shapiro Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology
Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics
1161 21st Ave. South
MCN C3310
Nashville TN 37232

Vanderbilt University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

[#6883b]

Texas, Baylor Scott & White Hospital and Clinic-Hematopathology

Baylor Scott & White Hospital and Clinic
Hematopathology Fellowship
Openings for July 2019-June 2020

Description: The Scott and White Healthcare Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and the Texas A&M College of Medicine offer a one-year fellowship in hematopathology. The program has the goal of training individuals who will, after completion of the program, be able to direct a hematology laboratory; consult with clinicians on hematopathology; have the morphologic expertise to accurately render hematologic diagnosis on any appropriate specimens, including lymph nodes, spleen, bone marrow aspirate/biopsies, and properly interpret peripheral smears. The program will prepare them to qualify and successfully complete the American Board of Pathology Hematology Board certification examination. The fellow will be exposed to routine and special hematology testing, routine and special coagulation testing, cytochemistry, histochemistry, flow cytometry, cytogenetics and molecular techniques as they apply to the diagnosis and differential diagnosis of hematologic malignancies. All these tests are performed in our core laboratory in Temple. The morphologic evaluation of peripheral smears, bone marrow aspirates and biopsies, lymph node and other tissue biopsies for the diagnosis of hematologic malignancies are part of the daily activity and are obtained from all of the regional hospitals and clinics in the Central Texas Division of the Baylor Scott and White Healthcare system. The program emphasizes the practical aspects of the hematopathology practice in regard to morphologic skills, laboratory management and clinical consultation.

Requirements: Completed training in combined anatomic and clinical pathology. All applicants must pass USMLE Steps 1 and 2 before entering any Scott & White GME program and must pass Step 3 before completing the first year of residency or fellowship training. Foreign medical graduates are required to have an ECFMG certificate. Scott & White sponsors only the J1 Visa for those individuals who require a visa in order to be work-authorized.

Facilities: The Baylor Scott & White Healthcare system-Central Texas Division is an integrated system very conducive to such exposure because of the complex practice involving over 1200 physicians, including primary care and specialists and a system that includes 17 hospitals or hospital partners and more than 140 clinic locations throughout Central Texas. The fellowship is based in Temple which is the location of the core laboratory for the system.

Stipends: Salary is commensurate with the year of postgraduate training.

Applications:

William Koss, Program Director and Felix Olobatuyi
Assistant Program Director
Scott & White Healthcare, Pathology
2401 S 31st Street, MS-01-266
Temple, TX 76508
Telephone: (254) 724-7354
Fax: (254) 724-6329
E-mail: William.koss@bswhealth.org and felix.olobatuyi@bswhealth.org
Web site: gme.sw.org

[#7711]

Texas, The University of Texas Medical Branch-Cytopathology

The University of Texas Medical Branch
Cytopathology Fellowship Position, 2019-2020

There is an opening in the 2019-2020 academic year for an ACGME-accredited, one-year cytopathology training program at the University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, TX. Application requirements include satisfactory completion of residency training in AP or APCP with either American Board of Pathology certification or eligibility. Gynecologic cytology training (~ 30,000 paps/ year) includes interpretation of mostly liquid-based gynecologic cytology from a high risk population, certification in both Surepath® and ThinPrep® interpretation and participation in quality assurance and improvement activities. Non-gynecologic training (~3000/year) consists of exposure to a wide variety of both neoplastic and non-neoplastic disease cytology. Training includes integration of surgical pathology, use of ancillary immunohistochemistry and molecular diagnostics and flow cytometry for neoplasm classification and use of special stains for infectious disease diagnosis. Fellows will also be trained in performance of FNA (with optional hands-on experience in US-guided FNA) and rapid onsite evaluation of palpation- and image-guided (US, CT, EUS and EBUS) FNA. Fellows will be expected to participate actively in interdisciplinary tumor board conferences and teaching conferences. Elective rotations in Hematopathology, Microbiology, Interventional Radiology and Molecular Diagnostics are offered. The Fellow is expected to have a research project culminating in a presentation at a national meeting and/or publication in a peer reviewed journal. Application forms are available online at:
https://www.utmb.edu/pathology/education/pathology-residency-training-program/fellowships/cytopathology-fellowship

Ranjana Nawgiri, MD.
Program Director
Email: ranawgir@UTMB.edu

Please direct any inquiries to:
Edye Shipwash
Fellowship Coordinator
301 University Blvd
Galveston, TX 77555-0428
Email: eeshipwa@utmb.edu

[#7267]

Texas, University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio-Transfusion Medicine

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Department of Pathology
Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
Opening for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) has two openings for the hematopathology fellowship for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Description: Description: During training, the fellow receives training in immunohematology, histocompatibility, paternity testing, donor center supervision, therapeutic apheresis, transfusion therapy, hemostasis, flow cytometry, and molecular pathology. The training is based upon participation of daily activities, consultations, various elective experiences as well as didactic teaching. The primary teaching site is a tertiary care teaching hospital, University Hospital System (UHS), which is a 716-bed teaching hospital that provides transfusion services to diverse adult and pediatric patient populations. At UHS, annually, over 18,000 red cell units, 8,000 plasma units and 4,000 platelet doses are transfused. In addition, Transfusion medicine oversees the therapeutic apheresis program, where over 450 therapeutic apheresis procedures and red cell exchanges are performed annually for various diseases. The hospital based donor services collects whole blood and apheresis-based allogeneic blood products from over 5,000 donors annually. A fellowship-affiliated hospital located across the street from the primary site (South Texas Veterans Health Care System) is a national referral center for bone marrow transplantation. Exposure to the operations of a larger scale donor center, donor infectious disease testing and allogeneic tissue is provided at the subsidiaries of BioBridge Global, which is located 5 miles from the primary site. Paternity testing experience is obtained through the DNA reference laboratory located in San Antonio.

Requirements: ACGME accredited residency completion with Board eligibility or certification in clinical pathology, internal medicine, pediatrics or other related fields.

Types and Numbers of Appointments: 1 appointment per academic year.

Facilities: University Hospital and South Texas Veterans Health Care System, with possible elective rotations at various sites within the South Texas Medical Center.

Community: The purpose of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is to provide the best in health careers education, biomedical research, patient care and community service to San Antonio and the South Texas/Border Region. Through undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs, the faculty is committed to educating health professionals who will provide excellent patient care and research that can be applied to treat and prevent disease.

Stipends: Pay levels are as follows effective July 1, 2018: PGY-5 = $59,086.55; PGY-6 = $60,759.08; PGY-7 = $62,933.27

Staff: Leslie Greebon, M.D. Assistant Professor and Director; John Daniels, DO. Assistant Professor; Kelley Hitchman, MS, PhD. Assistant Professor

VA Staff: David Feldman, M.D.

Applications: Please submit inquiries/applications to:
Maria Gomez
Fellowship Program Coordinator
UT Health Science Center at San Antonio
Pathology, MSC 7750
7703 Floyd Curl Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900

Telephone: (210) 567-4010
Fax: (210) 567-4637
Email: GomezM10@uthscsa.edu or Dr. Greebon (Greebon@uthscsa.edu)
Website: http://pathology.uthscsa.edu/residency/fellowship-trans.shtml

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Texas, University of Texas Health Science Center-San Antonio-Hematopathology

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Hematopathology Fellowship
Openings for 2019-2020 and 2020-2021

The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio (UTHSCSA) has two openings for the hematopathology fellowship for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 academic years.

Description: This is a one-year, fully accredited fellowship in hematology/hematopathology with an optional non-accredited second year. Training includes laboratory hematology, interpretation of tissue biopsies performed for hematolymphoid disorders and experimental hematology. The first year of fellowship training includes core training in the clinical hematology laboratory at University Hospital and the flow cytometry, molecular diagnostics and cytogenetics laboratories in the South Texas Reference Laboratories at UTHSCSA. Clinical training includes interpretation of peripheral blood films, body fluid preparations, bone marrow aspirates and biopsies, lymph node and other tissue diagnosis, work-up of patients with hemostasis/thrombosis disorders, flow cytometry immunophenotyping, cytogenetics, molecular diagnostics, and immunohistochemistry. The fellow actively participates in teaching medical students and residents. The second year of non-accredited fellowship training is principally dedicated to research in hematopathology and optional signing out as a junior attending.

Requirements: Board eligibility or certification in anatomic and clinical pathology.

Types and Numbers of Appointments: 2 appointments per academic year.

Facilities: University Hospital with possible elective rotations at various sites within the South Texas Medical Center.

Community: The purpose of The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio is to provide the best in health careers education, biomedical research, patient care and community service to San Antonio and the South Texas/Border Region. Through undergraduate, graduate and postgraduate programs, the faculty is committed to educating health professionals who will provide excellent patient care and research that can be applied to treat and prevent disease.

Stipends: Pay levels are as follows effective July 1, 2018: PGY-5 = $59,086.55; PGY-6 = $60,759.08; PGY-7 = $62,933.27

Staff: Kenneth N. Holder, M.D., Assistant Professor and Director; Hongxin Fan, Ph.D., Associate Professor; Wieslaw Furmaga, M.D., Professor; Leslie Greebon, M.D., Assistant Professor; Russell Higgins, M.D., Associate Professor, Marsha Kinney, M.D., Professor and Department Chair; Edward Medina, M.D., Assistant Professor; Alia Nazarullah, M.D., Assistant Professor; Golpalrao Velagaleti, Ph.D., Professor.

Applications: Please submit inquiries/applications to:
Maria Gomez
Fellowship Program Coordinator
UT Health Science Center at San Antonio
Pathology, MSC 7750
7703 Floyd Curl Dr.
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900

Telephone: (210) 567-4010
Fax: (210) 567-4637
Email: GomezM10@uthscsa.edu or Dr. Holder HolderK@uthscsa.edu
Website: http://pathology.uthscsa.edu/residency/fellowship-hema.shtml

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Texas, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center-Surgical

Openings for 2019-20

Description: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. The hospital is located in the Texas Medical Center (TMC), and was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report’s 2018-19 rankings. Our mission at MD Anderson is to eliminate cancer, and it shows in our fervent commitment to research-driven cancer care and comprehensive educational programs to enable the next generation to join the fight to end cancer. The Department of Anatomical Pathology’s academic programs are competitive and comprehensive with a wide variety of specimens. Fellowship training is available in eleven (11) surgical and subspecialty pathology areas. Each program is one-year in duration, and accredited by the Accreditation Counsel for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). For a comprehensive list of fellowship programs and description, please visit our Website.

July 2019

•   Cancer Biomarker Pathology

Requirements: Candidates must be Board eligible/certified in AP or AP/CP, and eligible for Texas Training Permit. For further information please see other eligibility requirements.

Stipend: Commensurate with the candidate’s training and years of experience.

Application: Submit curriculum vitae, personal statement, three letters of recommendation, and a letter of good standing (from director of your current program) via email at Pathology-Fellowship@MDAnderson.org

Program Director:

Russell Broaddus, MD, PhD, Cancer Biomarker Pathology

Inquiries:

Kareen Chin, MBA, C-TAGME
Program Manager

Monica Gilliam, MA
Program Coordinator

Pathology Educational Programs
MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 085
Houston, TX 77030

Telephone: 713-792-3108
Fax: 713-745-0789
Email: Pathology-Fellowship@MDAnderson.org

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Texas, University of Texas Medical Branch-Surgical

Two Surgical Pathology Fellowship Openings for 2019

The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston, Texas invites applications for two Fellowship positions in Surgical Pathology.

Fellowship Description
The Surgical Pathology Fellowship is a one year program that offers advanced training in diagnostic surgical pathology with in-depth exposure to general neoplastic and nonneoplastic, head and neck, gynecologic, gastrointestinal/liver, pediatric, genitourinary, soft tissue and pulmonary pathology. An active clinical service with approximately 15,000 annual surgical specimens provides a great diversity of cases. Electives in renal, neuropathology, dermatopathology, and molecular diagnostics are available. There are substantial opportunities for clinical and basic research.

Fellowship Responsibilities
All fellows participate in clinical conferences and teaching of residents and medical students.

Application Details
Applicants must be eligible for employment in the United States and have completed their AP or combined AP/CP GME approved Residency requirements. Interested candidates should submit a recent curriculum vitae with three letters of recommendation to:

Harshwardhan Thaker, M.D., Ph.D.
Director, Surgical Pathology
The University of Texas Medical Branch
301 University Boulevard
5.506M Clinical Services Wing
Galveston, Texas 77555-0419
Email: hathaker@utmb.edu
Email: irdiazde@utmb.edu

Request an application and any further inquiries you may have to Sam at irdiazde@utmb.edu.

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Texas, University of Texas Southwestern-Thoracic

University of Texas Southwestern (UTSW)
Thoracic Pathology Fellowship
Opening for 2019-2020

Description: The Thoracic Pathology Fellowship is a one-year fellowship for training on the diagnostic pathology of heart, lung, and mediastinal lesions. The annual volume is approximately 3,000 thoracic pathology cases, in addition to access to 210 adult thoracic consults, 20 pediatric lung disease consults, and material from approximately 150 adult autopsies. There is a well-balanced number of neoplastic and non-neoplastic cardiac, mediastinal, and pulmonary pathology specimens, including a high volume of heart and lung transplant biopsies and explants. Much of our specimen diversity is due to receiving specimens from both a county hospital (Parkland Memorial Hospital) and a university hospital (Clements University Hospital). Opportunities for clinical-related research projects are available and encouraged.

Requirements: Applicants must be Board eligible or certified in Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology or Anatomic Pathology.

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

Faculty: Dr. Jose R. Torrealba, Dr. S. Tunc Gokaslan, and Dr. Yasmeen M. Butt

Applications: Please submit applications through Interfolio.

2018-2019 https://apply.interfolio.com/36102
2019-2020 https://apply.interfolio.com/41869

For any inquires please contact:
Jose Torrealba, M.D.
Program Director, Thoracic Fellowship
Department of Pathology
UT Southwestern Medical Center
5323 Harry Hines Blvd.
Dallas, TX 75390-9073
Telephone: 214-633-6364
Email: Jose.Torrealba@UTSouthwestern.edu

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Washington, Bloodworks Northwest-Blood Bank / Transfusion Medicine

Blood Banking / Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
Now Accepting Applications for AY 2019

Bloodworks Northwest offers fellowships in Transfusion Medicine/Blood Banking. Our one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship program includes extensive training in adult and pediatric transfusion medicine, including immunohematology, virology, hemostasis, platelet immunology, HLA/Immunogenetics, apheresis, solid organ, bone marrow and stem cell transplantation, trauma and blood center administration. An additional year in research training may be available upon request.

Candidates must have one of the following: successful completion of at least two years of a pathology residency program accredited by the ACGME or of a program located in Canada and accredited by the RCPSC; certification by the ABP in anatomic pathology and clinical pathology, or in clinical pathology; or completion of an ACGME-accredited fellowship in hematology or an ACGME-accredited residency, and certification by a member board of the American Board of Medical Specialties (ABMS) in one of the following: anesthesiology, colon and rectal surgery, internal medicine, neurological surgery, obstetrics and gynecology, orthopaedic surgery, pediatrics, plastic surgery, or thoracic surgery.

Please send your CV, letter of interest, three (3) letters of reference, and a detailed personal statement explaining: a) Specific interests in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine, b) Any research interests or experience, c) Long-term professional goals to:

Theresa Nester, MD
Transfusion Medicine Fellowship Program Director
Bloodworks Northwest
921 Terry Avenue
Seattle, WA 98104-1256
Email: TheresaN@BloodworksNW.org

CC:
Program Coordinator: Tony White
Telephone: (206) 689-6523
Fax: (844) 813-2019
Email: TonyW@BloodworksNW.org
Website: https://www.bloodworksnw.org/medical-services/fellowship-training-transfusion

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West Virginia, West Virginia University-Cytopathology

West Virginia University School of Medicine
Department of Pathology
Cytopathology Fellowships

Openings for 2019, 2020 and 2021
Number of appointments per year - 1

Due to recent ACGME accreditation, the Cytopathology Fellowship Program at WVUSOM has one fellowship opening each for academic years 2019-2020, 2020-2021 and 2021-2022.

Description: West Virginia University School of Medicine offers a one-year ACGME-approved fellowship in Cytopathology. The WVU Cytopathology laboratory performs approximately 12,000 tests yearly, including approximately 8,300 gynecologic specimens (pap tests), 2,700 non-gynecologic specimens, and 1,000 FNAs. The fellowship provides training in diagnostic criteria, laboratory methods and techniques for gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytopathology. Fellows are involved in cases from all body sites and become proficient at integrating morphologic findings with clinical history and ancillary studies such as immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, and molecular studies. There is emphasis on the rapid on-site evaluation of intraprocedural specimens. Fellows also participate in performing fine needle aspirations of superficial body sites in conjunction with clinicians. Fellows participate in daily cytopathology sign-outs, departmental teaching conferences, and multidisciplinary tumor boards. In addition to a strong focus on clinical cytopathology, the Program provides Fellows with exposure to scholarly clinical research.

Program Director: Melina Flanagan, M.D., M.S.P.H., Assistant Professor of Pathology and Section Chief of Cytopathology.

Requirements: Applicant must be board-eligible or certified in AP or AP/CP, and must obtain a West Virginia state license before admission into the program.

Stipends: Salary levels are commensurate with level of post-graduate training.

Application: Applications should contain the following: National Standard Application (CAP), statement of career objectives, 3 letters of recommendation (one from current program director), medical school diploma, ECFMG certificate, and USMLE Scores. Please submit applications to:

Andrea Clemmer
Pathology Residency Program Manager
Department of Pathology
Robert C. Byrd Health Sciences of
West Virginia University
PO Box 9203
Morgantown, WV 26506
Email: aclemmer@hsc.wvu.edu

Website: https://medicine.hsc.wvu.edu/pathology/fellowships/cytopathology-fellowship-program/

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Wisconsin, Children's Hospital of Wisconsin (CHW)-Pediatric

Pediatric Pathology Fellowship
Children's Hospital of Wisconsin (CHW)
Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (MCWAH) Milwaukee, WI

Accepting applications for openings available July 1, 2019 and July 1, 2021

The Division of Pediatric Pathology of the Medical College of Wisconsin, located in Milwaukee, WI, and based in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Children’s Hospital Wisconsin (CHW), offers a one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship in pediatric pathology. The program provides training in general perinatal and pediatric pathology, pediatric hematopathology, clinical pathology and laboratory medicine, neuromuscular pathology, molecular diagnostics, and other areas of study within pediatric pathology and laboratory medicine. Primary teaching faculty includes seven specialty board-certified pathologists and three clinical PhD scientists.

Annually we examine approximately 6,000 pediatric surgical pathology specimens with intraoperative frozen sections and in-house ancillary tests; 200 pediatric bone marrow specimens with flow cytometry; 1000 cytopathology cases including 30-40 fine needle aspirations; 800 placentas; and 70 fetal, perinatal and pediatric autopsies, supplemented by pediatric forensic cases at the Waukesha County Medical Examiner’s Office. Additionally, we have extensive case archives and robust consult practices in vascular tumors and malformations, placentas, and autopsies. Our clinical laboratory performs approximately 900,000 tests annually, including chemistry, genetic metabolic, hematology and microbiological tests. Our molecular assays target infectious and non-infectious diseases, ranging from selected genetic disorders to pharmacogenomics. Fellows regularly present at and participate in several multidisciplinary tumor boards, M&M conferences, and other clinical conferences in junction with a broad range of clinical programs. Fellows are encouraged to participate in clinical, translational, or basic science research and have access to the resources of the division-supervised histology, imaging, and tissue bank core laboratories at the affiliated Children’s Research Institute.

Completion of an ACGME-accredited AP or AP/CP pathology residency program prior to the beginning of the training is a requirement. Qualified applicants should send letter of inquiry, CV and personal statement to:

Jason A. Jarzembowski, MD, PhD
Director, Pediatric Pathology Fellowship Program
Children’s Hospital of Wisconsin
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
9000 W. Wisconsin Avenue
Milwaukee, WI, 53266
Telephone: 414-266-2255
Email: jjarzemb@mcw.edu

Ann Diamond

Program Coordinator, Pediatric Pathology Fellowship Program
cc: adiamond@chw.org

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Wisconsin, University of Wisconsin-Cytopathology

University of Wisconsin
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Cytopathology
Openings July 2019 and July 2020 (up to two positions)

The Department of Pathology is offering a one year ACGME-accredited Cytopathology Fellowship designed to provide comprehensive training in diagnostic cytopathology, particularly the immediate evaluation, triage and final diagnosis of Fine Needle Aspirations (FNAs). The cytology laboratory evaluates approximately 25,000 gynecologic and 6,000 non-gynecologic specimens, of which 2,500 are FNAs, per year. Fellows will become proficient in laboratory management, quality systems, LEAN analysis, diagnostics; including the performance and interpretation of FNAs and new technologies; including the ThinPrep Pap Test, HPV-DNA testing, and medical informatics. The cytopathology section utilizes video streaming from remote locations for immediate evaluation of FNAs. This cutting edge experience provides fellows with comprehensive training in the new technologies benefiting cytopathology today. Fellows also receive training in ultrasound-guided FNAs of the thyroid, providing them with a procedural skill useful in any future practice. The department has a strong academic mission, and provides opportunities for cytology-based research, including molecular diagnostics. Fellows will participate in the education of residents and medical students on cytology rotations.

Educational opportunities exist for rotation at the Wisconsin State Laboratory of Hygiene (including evaluating its large volume of gynecologic specimens, spending time in the cytogenetics laboratory, and teaching in the School of Cytotechnology). Fellows are expected to complete a research project for publication. Upon completion, the fellow will be prepared to direct a university or community-based practice cytopathology laboratory.

Applicants must be AP or AP/CP Board eligible or Board certified.

Stipends are commensurate with the year of post-graduate training (e.g. $63,947 for PGY5; $66,114 for PGY6, based on 2014-15 stipends).

Please send cover letter with application (download here), personal statement, CV and three letters of recommendation (including one from your Cytopathology laboratory director) to:

Suzanne Selvaggi, MD
Director of Cytopathology Fellowship
c/o hr@pathology.wisc.edu
University of Wisconsin Hospital & Clinics
3170-10N MFCB
1685 Highland Ave.
Madison, WI 53705

For more information, please visit:

https://residency.pathology.wisc.edu/fellowships/cytopathology-fellowship/

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