Michigan, University of Michigan Medical Center-GU

Genitourinary Pathology Fellowship

Unexpected Opening for 2011-2012

We have an unexpected opening for the Genitourinary Pathology fellowship for the 2011-2012 academic year. 

The Department of Pathology offers a one-year fellowship in genitourinary surgical pathology with emphasis on diagnostic uropathology. This program has strong clinical and research components. The fellow will act as the primary contact for the genitourinary pathology service, which handles a wide variety of biopsies and resection specimens from a large, active urology service. The University of Michigan has a federally funded Specialized Program of Research Excellence (SPORE) in prostate cancer. The fellow is expected to pursue research projects in addition to ongoing clinical and teaching activities within the department. There are many opportunities for basic and applied research through close collaboration with the Urology Division of the Surgery Department, the Comprehensive Cancer Center and Michigan Center for Translational Pathology at the University of Michigan Hospitals. 
 
Major program objectives are to provide fellows with sufficient background to pursue academic careers in genitourinary pathology, and to expose them to the interdisciplinary care of patients suffering from genitourinary disease.

Requirements: 
Applicants must be board certified or eligible in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology and be eligible for a license in Michigan.  
 
Applications:

Please submit your application online at: http://www.pathology.med.umich.edu/forms/fellowship_app.php  

Questions can be directed to: 

L. Priya Kunju, M.D.

Chief, Section of Urologic Pathology

Director of Genitourinary Pathology Fellowship

Department of Pathology

University of Michigan Medical Center

1500 E Medical Center Drive

Room 2G332/Box 0054

Ann Arbor, MI 48109-0054

Telephone: (734) 647-9125

lkunju@med.umich.edu 

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University of Michigan Medical Center-Pediatric

University of Michigan Medical Center
Department of Pathology
Pediatric Pathology Fellowship
Opening for 2011

Program(s):
The Department of Pathology at the University of Michigan offers a one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship in Pediatric Pathology. Applications are being accepted for positions starting July 1, 2011. This fellowship offers comprehensive training in pediatric, perinatal and placental surgical pathology as well as autopsy and clinical pathology, which prepares fellows to practice pediatric and perinatal pathology in academic or community setting. Over 5,000 pediatric surgical pathology specimens, 1000 placenta examinations, 200 perinatal and pediatric autopsies and fetal examinations are performed yearly. Additional outside pediatric surgical and autopsy pathology consultations are also available for training.

The fellowship is based at the University of Michigan Health System (UMHS) and its affiliated C.S Mott Children’s, Women’s and University Hospitals. UMHS is an award-winning health care system and premier academic medical center with excellence in medical education, patient care and research. The new UMHS C.S. Mott Children’s and Women’s Hospital scheduled to open in 2011 will include a state of the art pathology laboratory within the operating room area including grossing stations, intraoperative consultation facility, sign out/slide review room and offices. The newly expanded morgue area in the University Hospital in partnership with Washtenaw County, handle all its medical examiner cases. The fellow will have access to pediatric medical and forensic cases on site.

UMHS clinical laboratory includes hematopathology, transfusion medicine, chemical pathology, microbiology/virology, immunopathology, cytogenetics, histocompatability and molecular diagnostics. Electron microscopy is performed in the hospital. State of the art research laboratories including tissue bank, molecular pathology, flow cytometry, and proteomics core facilities are available on site and fellows are encouraged and supported in academic pursuits.

Requirements:
Candidates must have completed a minimum of two years of training in an accredited training program for Anatomic Pathology, or, three years of training in an accredited program for Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.

Stipends:
Commensurate with the level of postgraduate training. Travel and book allowances are provided.

Applications:
Applications can be completed via our website at: http://www.pathology.med.umich.edu/forms/fellowship_app.php

Raja Rabah, M.D.
Professor and Director, Pediatric Pathology
Division of Anatomic Pathology
Department of Pathology
2G332 University Hospital
1500 E. Medical Center Drive
(734) 936-6775

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Michigan, Wayne State University School of Medicine-Hematopathology

Wayne State University School of Medicine –

Detroit Medical Center

Hematopathology Fellowship

Opening for 2012

Description: The Department of Pathology of Wayne State University School of Medicine and the Detroit Medical Center offer two one-year ACGME-accredited fellowships in hematopathology, beginning July 1, annually. The program is based at 3 institutions located on the medical center campus:

(1) Detroit Medical Center University Laboratories: centralized 24-hour core clinical laboratory run by the Pathology Department, providing major clinical laboratory services to five on-campus and four off-campus hospitals, clinics and non-DMC hospitals, as well as private physician practices.  Training includes running a large core hematology laboratory with 1,200,000 tests/year and blood and fluid morphology, coagulation, chemical hematology and a consultation service for bone marrows and lymph nodes.

(2) Harper University Hospital: the seat of adult hematology, includes Karmanos Cancer Center and a large bone marrow transplant program.  Specialized laboratories for bone marrows, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, molecular DNA analysis and histocompatibility are housed here.  Rotation through these laboratories and a cytogenetic laboratory are part of the training.  There are 1,000 bone marrows and 400 lymph nodes and other tissues.

(3) Children's Hospital: This rotation covers pediatric hematology/oncology and hemoglobinopathies and enzyme deficiencies.

Participation in laboratory management, hospital conferences and medical student teaching is expected. Fellows participate in clinically related research, writing two or more papers.

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

Stipend: Commensurate with year of postgraduate training in accordance with GME policy.

Application: Send CV and letter of interest to:

Margarita Palutke, MD

Director Fellowship Program
Professor of Pathology
University Laboratories
4201 St. Antoine
Detroit, MI 48201
Telephone: (313) 993-0486 or 313-577-2752
Email: pnelson@med.wayne.edu

[#2093]

Michigan, Wayne State University-Pediatric

Pediatric Pathology Fellowship
Wayne State University /
Children's Hospital of Michigan

Openings for 2011

Children's Hospital of Michigan's Department of Pathology, and Wayne State University School of Medicine offer a one-year, ACGME-accredited fellowship in pediatric pathology, beginning July 1, annually, with openings for 2011.

The program is based at Children's Hospital of Michigan for pediatric anatomic and clinical pathology, and encompasses other Detroit Medical Center campus institutions for experience in embryo-fetal and placental pathology, cytogenetics, and molecular diagnostic pathology. Anatomic pathology experience comprises specimen dissection, electron microscopy, frozen section diagnosis, supervised, graduated responsibility in case sign out and supervision of residents. Participation in laboratory management, hospital conferences and university teaching is expected. A research project is encouraged by available activities and support.

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

Stipends: Stipends are commensurate with the year of pathology postgraduate training as determined by GME policy.

Inquiries should be accompanied by a curriculum vitae and letter to: Janet Poulik, MD, Program Director, Children's Hospital of Michigan at jpoulik@dmc.org (cc pnelson@med.wayne.edu) or faxed to (313) 993-8754.

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Michigan, William Beaumont Hospital-Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine

Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine

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 2011. 

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.

To apply or inquire, please contact:

Peter Millward, M.D.

William Beaumont Hospital, Blood Bank

3601 West Thirteen Mile Road

Royal Oak, MI 48073-6769

Telephone:  (248) 551-2935

Email: Peter.Millward@beaumont.edu

Web site: https://www.beaumonthospitals.com/medical-education

Map

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Chemistry / Chemical Pathology

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 July 2011. 

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.

To apply or inquire, please contact:

Elizabeth Sykes M.D.

Department of Clinical Pathology

William Beaumont Hospital

3601 West Thirteen Mile Road

Royal Oak, MI 48073-6769
Telephone:  (248) 551-2935

E-mail: esykes@beaumont.edu
Web site: https://www.beaumonthospitals.com/medical-education

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Minnesota, Mayo Clinic-Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine

Blood Banking / Transfusion Medicine
Rochester, Minnesota
Openings for 2011 and 2012

Mayo Clinic's one-year accredited Transfusion Medicine/Blood Banking Fellowship offers extensive clinical and laboratory experience. The Transfusion Medicine Division at Mayo Clinic in Rochester supports liver, renal, heart, pancreas, lung and bone marrow transplantation, as well as stem cell collection, high-risk neonatal and obstetrical programs and cardiovascular surgery. Mayo Clinic's Division of Transfusion Medicine provides blood and blood products for Saint Mary's Hospital and Methodist Hospital. These hospitals have a combined total of approximately 1,950 beds.

The division functions as both a blood collection center and a transfusion service. Each year more than 30,000 units of blood are collected from 15,000 local donors. More than 140,000 products are administered. Transfusion Medicine performs 63,000 red cell compatibility tests and 70,000 ABO/Rh blood typings annually. Approximately 3,000 therapeutic apheresis procedures are performed each year.

This training program encompasses the full range of blood center and transfusion medicine activities, including donor recruitment and donation, compatibility testing, advanced red cell serology, component production, progenitor cell and cellular therapy laboratory, therapeutic and donor apheresis, cell salvage and intraoperative autotransfusion, and histocompatability laboratory. Experience in transfusion transmitted disease testing, coagulation testing, and regional blood banking is also offered. Your training will consist of a mixture of didactic lectures, wet laboratory work, and hands on patient care and management experiences.  This fellowship program prepares you for a career in a major academic center, community or hospital blood bank or as a research investigator in transfusion medicine.

Qualifications and Application Process
Applicants must be a physician who has American citizenship or holds a permanent immigrant visa and is certified or eligible for certification in pathology, medicine, surgery, anesthesiology or pediatrics.

To apply for a Mayo fellowship, please visit the following web sites:

http://www.mayo.edu/msgme/admissions.html
http://www.mayo.edu/msgme/lm-transfusionmed-rch-application.html

Applications for each academic year, which begins in July, should be completed by January 1. If you are considered for an appointment, you will be asked to visit Mayo Clinic in Rochester for an interview.

Inquiries
Dawn Doherty
Education Coordinator
Telephone: (507) 284-2404
Fax: (507) 538-3267
Email: Doherty.Dawn@mayo.edu

Jeffrey L. Winters, M.D. Transfusion Medicine Fellowship Program Director Telephone: (507) 538-1707 Fax: (507) 284-1399 Email: Winters.Jeffrey@mayo.edu

For additional information, please review our web site:
http://www.mayo.edu/msgme/lm-transfusionmed-rch.html

[#2165]

Mississippi, University of Mississippi Medical Center-Cytopathology

University of Mississippi Medical Center
Department of Pathology
Cytopathology Fellowship

Unexpected opening for 2011-2012

The Department of Pathology at the University of Mississippi Medical Center, Jackson offers a one-year, ACGME approved fellowship program focusing on diagnostic cytology. The fellowship provides advanced training and experience in all areas of cytology including gyn, non-gyn, and fine needle aspiration biopsies.

Our cytology laboratory processes 60,000 pap tests (liquid based), 3,000 cervical biopsies with cytohistologic correlation, 1,600 body fluids and 800 fine needle aspiration and core biopsies. Ancillary techniques such as immunocytochemistry, electron microscopy, and flow cytometry are available for more comprehensive evaluation of diagnostically challenging cases. The fellow also participates in intra and interdepartmental conferences, teaching pathology residents and medical students. Involvement in clinical research leading to publication in a peer-reviewed journal is encouraged and well supported. We are staffed by four board – certified cytopathologists dedicated solely to the practice of cytopathology. Completion of this program qualifies the candidate to take the cytopathology subspecialty boards.

Requirements: Board eligibility or certification in anatomic pathology or AP/CP.

Stipends: PGY5 - $51,314.00.

Applications: Unexpected opening for July 2011 – June 2012

Mail, e-mail, or fax curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation to:

Mithra Baliga, MD
Director of Cytopathology
University of Mississippi Medical Center
2500 N. State Street
Jackson, MS 39216

Telephone: (601) 984-1897
Fax: (601) 984-4967
Email: mbaliga@umc.edu

The University of Mississippi Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer, M/F/D/V.

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Missouri, Children’s Mercy Hospitals and Clinics-Pediatric

Pediatric Pathology Fellowship – Kansas City, Missouri

Openings for 2011 and 2012

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 immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, toxicology, cytogenetics, F.I.S.H. and transplantation pathology.  The department processes approximately 6500 surgicals, 40 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 USA or Canada, and Residents in an AP/CP or AP program who have completed 18 core months of Anatomic Pathology training 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:

Teresa Flournoy

Pediatric Pathology Fellow Program Coordinator

Graduate Medical Office

The Children’s Mercy Hospital and Clinics

2401 Gillham Road

Kansas City, Missouri  64108

Telephone:  (816) 234-3828; Fax:  (816) 802-1492

Email: tdflournoy@cmh.edu  

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Missouri, Saint Louis University School of Medicine-Pediatric

Pediatric Pathology Fellowship

Openings for July 2011 and July 2012

Program:

The Department of Pathology at Saint Louis University offers a one or two year fellowship in Pediatric Pathology.  Positions are available for July 2011 and 2012.  The ACGME accredited fellowship is based at SSM Cardinal Glennon Children’s Medical Center, a large pediatric hospital with over 7,000 pediatric surgical specimens per year.

During the first year, fellows have experience and training to prepare them to practice general pediatric pathology in an academic or community setting; pediatric autopsy and surgical pathology are the fellow’s primary focus. Fellows also have training in subspecialty areas of pediatric pathology. Training in a full range of molecular diagnostic techniques, clinical pathology, pediatric hematopathology, electron microscopy, muscle and kidney biopsy interpretation are all available. The second, optional year, available to highly qualified fellows interested in a career in academic pediatric pathology, is focused on in-depth research, which can be either clinical or basic science-based depending on the fellows interest and goals. 

Requirements:

Candidates must have had at least two years of training in anatomic pathology in an accredited program and be eligible for a Missouri Medical License.

Stipends:

Commensurate with postgraduate training. Travel and book allowances are provided.

Applications:

Standardized Fellowship Application

Address inquiries to:

Liz Paradowski, Fellowship Coordinator, paradoea@slu.edu

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Missouri, Washington University School of Medicine-Hematopathology

Washington University School of Medicine

Hematopathology/Hematology Fellowship

Position open for 2012

Program(s): The hematopathology section of the Department of Pathology and Immunology, Washington University School of Medicine, announces 2 openings for a one- or two-year accredited fellowship starting July 1, 2012. The first year will emphasize diagnostic hematopathology and laboratory hematology with training in peripheral blood smears, body fluid cytopathology, bone marrow and lymph node morphology, coagulation, flow cytometric immunophenotyping, immunohistochemistry, molecular diagnosis and cytogenetics. Funding for an additional year is offered to highly qualified applicants to pursue in-depth research in a laboratory of their choice.

The large referral quaternary care and urban hospital system associated with Washington University in St. Louis provides a broad range of cases comprising >2600 in house marrows (cores and aspirates), >1000 lymph nodes and other surgical specimens and >1000 consult cases per year. These referral cases are largely generated by the Adult and Pediatric Bone Marrow Transplant services that together perform approximately 300 transplants annually. Due to the diversity of cases, the fellow will gain extensive diagnostic experience in the field of hematopathology, including uncommon disease entities, such as mature T-cell and NK-cell neoplasms and immunodeficiency associated lymphoproliferative disorders.

The fellow’s responsibilities are broad and at a level of training where an independent approach to case work-up is welcomed.  The fellow is regarded as the initial pathologist on all cases and will write pathology reports integrating morphologic description and all ancillary studies (molecular, cytogenetic and flow cytometric results).  The fellow is seen as the primary contact for referring pathologists and will be working closely with the clinical hematology/oncology faculty, gaining insights into the clinical management of patients.  The fellow will be presenting weekly at both the lymphoma and leukemia conferences.  Additionally, a monthly journal club aids in learning about new developments in this rapidly changing field.  During the first year the fellow will be expected to participate in hematopathology-related translational projects, for which funding is provided.  Furthermore, trainees with strong academic interests who are offered a 2-year fellowship will be able to choose among many outstanding research laboratories both within and outside the Department of Pathology and Immunology, and will be part of a stimulating and collegial research community with top-notch facilities and resources.

In summary, this program provides a strong basis for clinical practice including challenging cases in both adult and pediatric hematopathology, as well as opportunities for cutting-edge basic and translational research.  Upon completion of the program, the fellow will have the necessary skills and experience to successfully pursue a clinical and/or academic career in hematopathology.

Requirement(s): Applicants must be Board eligible or certified in anatomic and/or clinical pathology.  To apply, please submit all materials by either email or hard copy.  Required materials are:

1. Online application

2. CV with names of 3 references. 

3. Three letters directly mailed or emailed by your references to the program.

4. Personal Statement

5. USMLE test scores

6. Transcript(s)

Mail application materials to:

Kevin Hutchinson

Department of Pathology and Immunology

Washington University School of Medicine

660 S Euclid Ave, Campus Box 8118

St Louis, MO 63110.

Email application materials to Kevin Hutchinson at khutchinson@path.wustl.edu.

Applications:  If you have specific questions about the application process or the program, please contact Kevin Hutchinson at telephone: (314) 362-1329, fax: (314) 362-8950 or email: khutchinson@path.wustl.edu.

Web site

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The Neuropathology Division at Washington University has a longstanding program dedicated to providing excellence in clinical service, research, and teaching. The fellowship position is one of the few in the country to consistently fill and it has been accredited for over 25 years. Our faculty includes nationally and internationally recognized experts with a wide range of both clinical and basic research interests, particularly neoplastic, neurodegenerative, peripheral nerve, and muscle neuropathology. The goal of the neuropathology training program is to prepare our fellows for all aspects of a highly successful career in academic neuropathology. One new fellow is accepted into the program each year.

At least two years of prior postgraduate training are required. Preference is given to individuals with two years of anatomic pathology training. The program requires a two-year commitment. During the first year, concentration is directed to the diagnostic aspects of neuropathology. In this period, the fellow gains familiarity with both common and rare neuropathological diseases, morphologic diagnosis, and ancillary techniques, such as immunohistochemistry, electron microscopy, and molecular diagnostics. Approximately 1500 specimens come through the clinical service each year, including autopsy, surgical, and consultation material.

The second year is primarily for research. A wide spectrum of both clinical and neuroscience research opportunities exist within the division and the medical school environment. The second year offers the individual a chance to begin or expand upon a specific area of investigation with the aim of developing a viable, ongoing research program. Some fellows have extended their time in the lab and the program can be tailored to individual needs depending on the candidate’s long-term career goals, availability of an appropriate mentor, and funding. Prior fellows from Washington University have uniformly passed their Neuropathology Boards, secured desirable faculty positions, and pursued successful careers.

Current Faculty:

● Robert E. Schmidt, MD, Ph.D, Professor of Pathology and Immunology, Director, Division of Neuropathology, Director, Research Electron Microscope Facility
● Joseph C. Corbo, MD, Ph.D. Assistant Professor of Pathology and Immunology, Division of Neuropathology
● John Morris, MD, John Harvey and Dorismae Hacker Friedman Distinguished Professor of Neurology, Professor of Pathology and Immunology
● Nigel Cairns, PhD, MRCPath, Research Associate Professor, Departments of Neurology and Pathology & Immunology
● Alan Pestronk, MD, Professor, Departments of Neurology and Pathology, Director, Neuromuscular Division, Director, Neuromuscular Clinical Laboratory
● Richard J. Perrin, MD, Ph.D., Instructor, Department of Pathology, Division of Neuropathology

For information, contact:

Robert E. Schmidt, MD, PhD
Division of Neuropathology
Department of Pathology & Immunology
Washington University School of Medicine
660 South Euclid Avenue, Box 8118
St. Louis, MO 63110
Telephone: 314-362-7426
Fax: 314-362-7765
Email:reschmidt@wustl.edu

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Missouri, Washington University School of Medicine-Pediatric

Washington University Medical Center

Pediatric Pathology Fellowship

Openings for July 2011 and July 2012

Program(s):

The Department of Pathology and Immunology at Washington University School of Medicine and St Louis Children’s Hospital offers a one-year fellowship in pediatric pathology.  Currently, positions are available beginning July 1, 2011, and July 1, 2012.  The fellowship is accredited by the ACGME, and is designed to meet the needs of individuals interested in a career in either academic pathology or private practice.  The training program consists of 12 months of supervised experience in diagnostic pediatric pathology, including surgical and autopsy pathology, with sign-out responsibilities.  Experience in laboratory medicine, molecular diagnostics, cytogenetics, FISH, immunohistochemistry, electron microscopy and other special techniques is part of the program.  Participation in research projects is emphasized.  The program uses the facilities of St Louis Children’s Hospital and Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University Medical Center, a large, referral, quaternary case hospital system. There are approximately 3,500 pediatric surgical and 140 perinatal/pediatric autopsy cases per year, including fetopsies.  In addition, outside pediatric surgical consultations are reviewed by the fellow.  At the time of application, highly qualified applicants who wish to pursue in-depth research in a laboratory of their choice should inquire concerning funding for an additional year.

Requirements:

Applicants must have an MD degree (or foreign equivalent with ECFMG certification) and 3 to 4 years training in anatomic or anatomic and clinical pathology in an ACGME accredited program.

Stipends:

The salary will be commensurate with the level of training of the candidate.

Applications:

Application requests and questions concerning application should be addressed to: 

Mary Madden

Fellowship Coordinator

Washington University Medical Center

Department of Pathology and Immunology

Campus Box 8118

660 S. Euclid Avenue

St. Louis, MO 63110

Telephone: (314) 747-0687

Fax: (314) 747-2663

For other questions, please contact:

Frances V. White, M.D.

Program Director

Washington University Medical Center

Department of Pathology and Immunology

Campus Box 8118

660 S. Euclid Avenue

St. Louis, MO 63110

Telephone: (314) 362-0147

Fax: (314) 362-8950

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New York, Albert Einstein / Montefiore Medical Center- Cytopathology

Cytopathology Fellowship
Albert Einstein College of Medicine /
Montefiore Medical Center
Openings for 2011

The Cytopathology Service of the Department of Pathology offers two ACGME approved one-year fellowship positions in Cytopathology. The program is based at Montefiore Medical Center, and draws material from three hospitals (1,500 beds) and a large ambulatory network. There are extensive clinical material and strong research programs: the Cytopathology Service accessioned over 70,000 specimens last year. Approximately 85% of the specimens were in gynecologic cytology (with a high abnormal rate). Among the nongynecologic specimens there were approximately 3,000 aspiration biopsies from superficial and deep locations.

The program is staffed by six board certified cytopathologists. Fellows receive personal guidance and gain experience in diagnostic evaluation of all cytologic specimens with histologic correlations, hands on performance of aspiration biopsies of palpable lesions and evaluation of deep aspirates. Fellows are expected to participate in the programs research programs, which include immunocytochemistry, in situ hybridization, translational and molecular genetics.

Requirements: MD degree or equivalent, and Certification or Board eligibility in Anatomic Pathology, or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. Stipend is dependent upon level of training.

Send requests for applications 19 months prior to fellowship beginning to:

Mark J. Suhrland, MD
Professor and Chief of Service
Director of Cytopathology Training Program
Department of Pathology
Montefiore Medical Center
111 East 210th Street
Bronx, NY 10467

Email: msuhrlan@montefiore.org
Web site: http://www.aecom.yu.edu

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New York, Albert Einstein College of Medicine / Montefiore Medical Center-GI / Hepatic

Albert Einstein College of Medicine /
Montefiore Medical Center
GI & Liver Pathology Fellowship
Openings for 2011 and 2012

Description: The Department of Pathology offers one ACGME accredited one-year fellowship position in gastrointestinal and liver pathology. The Department currently receives a mix of adult and pediatric biopsies and complex surgical specimens, including liver transplant. Each year we receive approximately 16,500 GI biopsies; 545 liver biopsies, 220 GI resections and 30 liver resections/explants. The program is enhanced by the strong clinical services in GI and liver and the well established interdisciplinary relationship with the gastroenterologists, surgeons, oncologists, radiologists and radiation oncologists.

The fellow’s responsibilities include slide review and preparation of reports of selected cases, presenting at interdepartmental conferences and tumor boards, and teaching and supervision of pathology residents. The fellow will also have the opportunity to participate in GI and Liver clinical rounds, including exposure to endoscopy. The fellow will be supervised and guided by subspecialty trained attendings. There are multiple research opportunities in both GI and liver, ranging from basic science to translational to clinical. The fellow is encouraged and expected to participate in a scholarly project during the year.

Requirements: Board eligible/certified in AP or AP/CP.

Stipends: Commensurate with level of post graduate training.

Applications: An application form can be requested from Debrah Negron. Please send hard copies of the completed application form, curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a brief statement of professional goals to:

Kathryn E. Tanaka, MD
Director of GI-Liver Fellowship Program
c/o Debrah Negron
Montefiore Medical Center
Surgical Pathology N4-063
111 East 210 Street
Bronx, NY 10467

Telephone: 718-920-6459
Fax: 718-920-7611
Email: denegron@montefiore.org

[#2188]

New York, Albert Einstein / Montefiore Medical Center- Cytopathology

Cytopathology Fellowship
Albert Einstein College of Medicine /
Montefiore Medical Center
Openings for 2011

The Cytopathology Service of the Department of Pathology offers two ACGME approved one-year fellowship positions in Cytopathology. The program is based at Montefiore Medical Center, and draws material from three hospitals (1,500 beds) and a large ambulatory network. There are extensive clinical material and strong research programs: the Cytopathology Service accessioned over 70,000 specimens last year. Approximately 85% of the specimens were in gynecologic cytology (with a high abnormal rate). Among the nongynecologic specimens there were approximately 3,000 aspiration biopsies from superficial and deep locations.

The program is staffed by six board certified cytopathologists. Fellows receive personal guidance and gain experience in diagnostic evaluation of all cytologic specimens with histologic correlations, hands on performance of aspiration biopsies of palpable lesions and evaluation of deep aspirates. Fellows are expected to participate in the programs research programs, which include immunocytochemistry, in situ hybridization, translational and molecular genetics.

Requirements: MD degree or equivalent, and Certification or Board eligibility in Anatomic Pathology, or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. Stipend is dependent upon level of training.

Send requests for applications 19 months prior to fellowship beginning to:

Mark J. Suhrland, MD
Professor and Chief of Service
Director of Cytopathology Training Program
Department of Pathology
Montefiore Medical Center
111 East 210th Street
Bronx, NY 10467

Email: msuhrlan@montefiore.org
Web site: http://www.aecom.yu.edu

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New York, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center-Molecular Genetic

Openings for July 2011

The MSKCC Molecular Diagnostics Fellowship has an opening for July 2011. This is a 12-month fellowship for M.D. pathology trainees, now accredited by the ACGME, focusing on the application of molecular diagnostic techniques to the diagnosis of cancer, inherited disorders, and infectious diseases.

There are two areas of emphasis, the development of new diagnostic assays and research in cancer-related molecular diagnostics. The program is designed for the education of two fellows per year. Fellows will gain exceptional training in cancer-related somatic and germline genetic testing. Although the patient population reflects that of a comprehensive adult and pediatric cancer center, the volume and variety of molecular testing for somatic and inherited genetic alterations and infectious diseases provides ample material to become competent in all types of molecular genetic pathology testing. In addition, a very active clinical load in molecular monitoring of bone marrow transplant engraftment provides exposure to key aspects of identity testing.

The fellows participate in daily diagnostic activities, review the clinical histories, pathology reports (and slides, if indicated), and prior molecular genetic results, and assist in the case sign out under the supervision of the Attendings. They develop research projects in applied cancer-related molecular diagnostics and help in the set up and validation of new assays, both of which provide opportunities for subsequent publication.

Inquiries: please contact Dr Marc Ladanyi at ladanyim@mskcc.org

MSKCC Molecular Diagnostics Website: http://www.mskcc.org/mskcc/html/61265.cfm

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New York, New York Blood Center-Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine

Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
Openings for 2011-2012

New York Blood Center (NYBC) in collaboration with major tertiary care teaching hospitals in New York offers a one-year ACGME-accredited Transfusion Medicine Fellowship. Positions for July 2011-2012 are available. This training prepares the physician to assume the responsibilities of a medical director of a hospital transfusion service or a regional blood center and/or pursue an academic career in transfusion medicine. The rotations are based six months at participating university hospitals and six months at NYBC, supported by full-time teaching faculty.

NYBC is the largest independent blood services organization in the United States, providing blood products and clinical services for 20 million people in the New York/New Jersey metropolitan area. As home to the National Cord Blood Program and Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute, NYBC is also a world leader in hematology and transfusion science research. The Transfusion Medicine Fellowship Program has trained specialists in transfusion medicine for over 30 years.

The core one-year program is designed for physicians interested in a career in transfusion medicine to acquire the competence necessary for ABP subspecialty certification in blood banking/transfusion medicine and subsequent practice. Formal rotations include blood services operations and administration, immunohematology reference laboratory, immunogenetics and histocompatibility laboratory, coagulation, cell therapy service, hospital transfusion service including therapeutic apheresis and stem cell collection at participating major tertiary care medical centers.

Candidates must have an active unrestricted license to practice medicine in New York State and be board certified/board eligible in one of the following: Clinical Pathology, Anesthesiology, Hematology, Pediatrics, Internal Medicine or Surgery.

Contact: Visalam Chandrasekaran, MD, Director of Professional Education
Email: vchandrasekaran@nybloodcenter.org or

Email: education@nybloodcenter.org
Website: http://www.nybloodcenter.org.

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Email: christine.hegarty@roswellpark.org

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New York, SUNY Upstate Medical University-Cytopathology

Cytopathology Fellowship
SUNY Upstate Medical University

Opening for July 1, 2011
Unexpected Opening

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 and completed standardized CAP application to Susan Phillips (phillips@upstate.edu), Fellowship Program Coordinator.

Three letters of reference should be forwarded to:

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

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New York, SUNY Upstate Medical University-Surgical

Surgical Pathology Fellowship
SUNY Upstate Medical University

Opening for July 1, 2011

The Department of Pathology at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York offers a one year fellowship in Surgical Pathology to begin July 1, 2011. The department accessions approximately 15,000 cases annually comprising a wide spectrum of interesting cases covering general surgical pathology and most subspecialties including bone, breast, endocrine, ENT, GI, pulmonary, and soft tissue. Both neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases are well-represented, and there is also a busy pulmonary pathology consultation service.

This fellowship prepares the fellow for independent practice, either in a private or an academic setting. Fellows are closely supervised by faculty during the first 3 months where they cut in and sign out biopsy and routine cases as well as frozen sections. During this period, depending on their ability, they are given graded signout responsibility for both frozen sections and routine surgical cases. They are also expected to assume a supervisory role in the gross room and frozen section suite where they oversee residents and medical students. Additional responsibilities include signing out referral cases, reviewing surgical neuropathology cases, organizing weekly surgical pathology unknown slide conferences, and presenting the monthly fellow journal club. One month of elective time is provided in the area of the fellow's choosing.

Requirements: Three years of AP or 4 years of AP/CP are required, as well as having passed USMLE Step III.

Stipends: Commensurate with level of postgraduate training.

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

Anna-Luise A. Katzenstein, MD
Vice Chairman and Director of Anatomic Pathology
SUNY Upstate Medical University
750 East Adams St.
Syracuse, NY 13210

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New York, University of Rochester-GI / Hepatobiliary

University of Rochester Medical Center /
Strong Memorial Hospital
Gastrointestinal / Hepatobiliary Fellowship

Openings for 2011

The Division of Surgical Pathology at the University of Rochester Medical Center/Strong Memorial Hospital in Rochester, New York invites applicants for its new Gastrointestinal/Hepatobiliary Fellowship.

The GI subspecialty service at URMC is a busy one and encompasses the breadth of GI and liver pathology. The University of Rochester is home to active groups of foregut surgeons, surgical oncologists and colorectal surgeons who care for patients with both neoplastic and medical diseases. In addition, we perform almost 13,000 GI biopsy examinations a year that also include both neoplastic and medical pathology. The liver transplant/hepatobiliary surgery program here is well established, having been in place for almost 20 years; we have an excellent relationship with their team of four surgeons. There are multiple interdisciplinary GI conferences at URMC (including GI oncology, hepatobiliary oncology, transplant and pediatric among others) in which fellows may actively participate.

If desired, fellows will have the opportunity to rotate through other subspecialty services or affiliated community hospitals. Sign out privileges are also anticipated for fellows with appropriate qualifications. Opportunities for collaborative translational research abound and departmental funds are available for projects as well as travel for presentation of results at a national meeting.

Interested candidates should contact Christa Whitney-Miller, MD at christa_whitney-miller@urmc.rochester.edu for more information.

The University of Rochester is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

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New York, Winthrop-University Hospital-Research in Hereditary Colon Cancer Syndromes

Oncology Hematology Department

Clinical Research Fellowship

Unexpected opening for July 2010  

LONG ISLAND, NEW YORK (USA). Winthrop-University Hospital's Oncology Hematology Department has an unexpected opening in its Research Fellowship training program (Empire Clinical Research Investigator Program), available 7/01/10 in clinical investigation in Hereditary Colon Cancer Syndromes. Candidates must be a US citizen, national or permanent resident of the US, and have either graduated from a New York State (NYS) medical school, a NYS residency or fellowship, or currently reside in NYS.  

Winthrop-University Hospital has nearly 600 beds, many nationally recognized healthcare professionals and the most sophisticated medical technology available. We are the major teaching affiliate of SUNY at Stony Brook. For more than a century, we have embodied a culture of caring and a sense of community that are vital to healing. 

We are conveniently located in suburban Long Island, NY, 30 minutes from midtown Manhattan on the LIRR, one block from the Mineola train station, and just minutes from Long Island's beautiful beaches.

Contact: 

Harry Staszewski, MD

Chief, Oncology Hematology Division

Winthrop-University Hospital

200 Old Country Road, Suite 450

Mineola, NY  11501

Telephone: 516-663-4606 or 516-663-9568

Fax: 516-663-9543

E-mail: hstaszewski@winthrop.org

Please visit us at: www.winthrop.org  

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North Carolina, East Carolina University-Surgical

Surgical Pathology Fellowship
East Carolina University
Openings for 2011

Job Title: Clinical Instructor

Working Title: Surgical Pathology Fellow 11/12

Job Description:
This is a one-year fellowship position in surgical pathology, starting July 1, 2011, that will provide extensive training in all aspects of surgical pathology including dermatopathology, hematopathology, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, renal and genitourinary pathology. The fellow will have first-hand experience in signing out cases and reviewing all consultation cases. Research opportunities are available in a variety of subspecialty areas of surgical pathology.

Minimum Qualifications: 3 years anatomic or 4 years anatomic pathology/clinical pathology required minimum; completion of pathology residency required.

Department Homepage: www.pathology.ecu.edu

Please apply online at www.ecu.edu (click on Jobs at ECU, then Faculty (Teaching) Positions, #959022)

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Ohio, Ameripath GI Institute-GI

Apprenticeship / Fellowship in

Gastrointestinal Pathology

Openings for 2012-2013

AmeriPath’s Institute of Gastrointestinal Pathology and Digestive Disease/AmeriPath Cleveland offers fully funded 1-2 year experiences in gastrointestinal pathology that include graded responsibility eventuating in autonomous sign out.  The large primary diagnostic gastrointestinal pathology practice (>35,000 cases) is augmented by consultation cases of R. E. Petras and T. Gramlich.  The on-site 15,000 square foot laboratory provides the full spectrum of routine, immunohistochemical and special staining.  Esoteric immunohistochemistry and molecular testing are available through AmeriPath’s Esoteric Institute, Specialty Laboratories and the Nichols Institute. 

Send curriculum vitae to:

Robert E. Petras, M.D.

Managing Director

AmeriPath’s Institute of Gastrointestinal Pathology and Digestive Disease

7730 First Place, Suite A

Oakwood Village, Ohio 44146

Email – mguerin@ameripath.com

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Ohio, Cleveland Clinic-Cardiovascular

Opening for 2010

The Department of Anatomic Pathology of the Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Institute at the Cleveland Clinic offers a one or two year fellowship in Cardiovascular Pathology starting July 1, 2010.

The Cleveland Clinic has very strong, highly ranked clinical programs in cardiovascular medicine and cardiothoracic surgery in adults and children as well as in heart transplantation.  Thus the successful applicant will have exposure to approximately 6000 surgical cardiac and vascular specimens and 300 autopsies per year (60% of which are cardiac and vascular cases).  There is a rich environment for learning and to become engaged in ongoing clinical and basic research activities within the institute or in collaboration with many departments (Cardiovascular Medicine, Cardiothoracic Surgery, Clinical Pathology (Microbiology and Thrombosis and Hemostasis), Rheumatology, Molecular Pathology, Transplant Center, Molecular Cardiology, Basic Immunology, Genetics, Biomedical Engineering). 

Numerous conferences take place during the academic year, which include adult and pediatric cardiac and vascular issues.  The fellow will participate in these scholarly and research activities.  The curriculum can be tailored for a minimum of one year training or ideally two years.  The applicant should be board eligible or board certified in anatomic pathology or anatomic and clinical pathology and eligible for licensure in Ohio. 

C.V., bibliography and names of 3 references should be sent to the fellowship director:

E. Rene Rodriguez, M.D.

Cleveland Clinic

Anatomic Pathology /L25

9500 Euclid Avenue

Cleveland, OH 44195

Telephone: 216-444-2091

Email: rodrigr2@ccf.org   

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Ohio, Ohio State University Medical Center-Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine

Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
Opening for 2011-2012

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 The Ohio State University Medical Center (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 The Ohio State University Medical Center. 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.

Fellowship Director: Haifeng Wu, M.D., Haifeng.Wu@osumc.edu

Positions: One (1)

Availability: 2011-2012, 2012-2013

Stipend: Support will commensurate with year of post-graduate training. Applications and Inquiries: Please complete the attached application and send with supporting documents to the following address:

Standardized Application for Pathology Fellowships

Gretchen Staschiak
The Ohio State University Medical Center
Pathology Education Manager
N-308 Doan Hall
410 West 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210

Telephone: (614) 293-8687
FAX: (614) 293-8747

Email: Gretchen.Staschiak@osumc.edu

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Ohio, Ohio State University Medical Center-Cytopathology

Cytopathology Fellowship
Opening for 2012-2013

Description: This is a one-year cytopathology training program at The Ohio State University Medical Center, which includes the Arthur G. James Hospital and Solove Research Institute. The cytology laboratory performs approximately 45,000 tests per year.  This includes 5,700 non-gynecologic, and about 2,600 FNA specimens.

The cytopathology fellow will acquire personalized training in performing and interpreting FNA under the supervision of a staff cytopathologist. Interpretation experience is gained by preliminary sign-out of non-gynecologic and gynecologic specimens, and gynecologic Pap smear/cervical biopsy correlations. The Cytopathology Fellow will also have the opportunity to get hands-on research experience associated with cytopathology.

The Department pays for the fellows to receive three online Progressive Evaluation of Competency (PEC) exams (baseline, mid-year, and final level of knowledge and overall competency in cytopathology) over their fellowship year administered by the American Society of Cytopathology. Fellows have full access to our large surgical pathology cases and our large collection of cytology-surgical pathology teaching sets. At the end of the training, our fellows will be fully prepared for either academic or private practice. 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: Paul E. Wakely, Jr., M.D.

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

Positions: Two (2)

Availability: Two positions available for 2012

Support will be commensurate with year of post-graduate training.

Please complete the attached application and send with supporting documents to the following address:

Standardized Application for Pathology Fellowships

Gretchen Staschiak
The Ohio State University Medical Center
Pathology Education Manager
N-308 Doan Hall
410 West 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210

Telephone: (614) 293-8687
FAX: (614) 293-8747

Email: Gretchen.Staschiak@osumc.edu

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