Forensic Pathology Fellowship
Next Opening 2023-2024

This one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship seeks to train the next generation of leaders in forensic medicine. This comprehensive training program splits time between the offices serving Wayne (Pop. 1,690,000) and Washtenaw (Pop. 420,000) counties, providing a diverse training experience in both a large metropolitan center and suburban community in association with a world-class academic center. Fellows work directly with up to eleven forensic pathologists who are all board-eligible or board-certified and hold faculty appointments with U of M, as well as with photographers, medicolegal death investigators, anatomic pathologists’ assistants, autopsy technicians, and clerical staff. This unique training experience offers a breadth of clinically complex case material, courtroom testimony, and unlimited educational and research opportunities. Fellows gain experience and training in specialized autopsy techniques, photography, crime scene investigation, toxicology, anthropology, odontology, criminalistics, testimony, and administrative and managerial techniques. Fellows participate in teaching at both locations, through didactic lectures and hands-on learning and participation in interdepartmental, local, regional, and national conferences. The Pathology Department provides access to a world-class faculty with available consultants in each subspecialty, educational programs, and financial support for education and research. The Department emphasizes programs in quality, safety and improvement, education and research with the goal of a peer-reviewed publication during the fellowship.

Requirements:
  • Successful completion of ACGME-accredited Anatomic Pathology (AP) or Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) residency
  • Eligible for a license to practice in Michigan
  • Complete application
  • Current CV
  • 3 letters of recommendation

Applications:
Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until available positions are filled.
Applications should be submitted online at: https://www.pathology.med.umich.edu/forms/applications/fellowship

Contact Information:
Leigh Hlavaty, M.D.
Associate Professor, and Forensic Pathology Fellowship Director
Wayne County Medical Examiner Office
1300 E. Warren Avenue
Detroit, MI 48207

Email: lhlavaty@med.umich.edu
For more information, visit: https://www.pathology.med.umich.edu/forensic-pathology-fellowship

[#10252, exp. 31 December 2021]

University of Michigan
Neuropathology Fellowship
Next Opening 2022-2024

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[#9457, exp. 3 April 2021]

Detroit Medical Center / Wayne State University
Cytopathology Fellowship
Openings for 2021-2022

The Department of Pathology at Wayne State University School of Medicine and the Detroit Medical Center offers two (2) one-year, ACGME-accredited fellowships in cytopathology, beginning July 1, annually. The program is offered at the central campus of the Detroit Medical Center - University Laboratories (DMCUL), which includes Harper University Hospital, Karmanos Cancer Center, and a large outreach Anatomic Pathology and Cytopathology lab based at Hutzel Hospital.

The cytopathology annual workload includes approximately 80,000 GYN Pap tests, including 75 percent Thin Prep specimens, 700 image guided FNAs, 3,000 non-gyn specimens of all varieties, 3,000 outpatient FNAs and non-gyn specimens. State-of-the-art Fine Needle Aspiration service and hands on training of performing FNA is provided. The Outreach laboratory is unique in offering both cytopathology and gyn biopsy interpretations and is staffed by 5 FTE cyto-surgical pathologists.

The rotation includes in depth exposure to gyn cytology, including biopsy, HPV and colposcopy correlation, abundant non-GYN and FNA exposure and performance of FNA procedure. Participation in laboratory management, QA/QC, hospital conferences, tumor boards and medical student teaching is expected. Fellows are encouraged to participate in clinically related research and presenting at national meetings or writing one paper. In addition, elective rotation in Molecular Diagnostic and Cytogenetic labs is available. Facilities for basic research projects are available on campus.

Position Available: Two fellowships each year (next opening 2021-22)

Requirements: Candidates must be board eligible or certified in anatomic pathology or anatomic and clinical pathology, and be eligible for Michigan license.

Applications: We will interview until the positions are filled. Send CV, personal statement and three reference letters to:

Vinod Shidham, M.D., Director of Cytopathology Fellowship Program (vshidham@med.wayne.edu) and cc Kathy Rost, Program Coordinator (krost@dmc.org)

[#9480, exp. 8 May 2021]

Pediatric Pathology Fellowship
Detroit Medical Center/Wayne State University
Immediate and 2021 Openings

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, 2021. 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

[#9479 exp. 22 May 2021]

Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine
Forensic Pathology Fellowship
Openings 2023 and 2024

The Department of Pathology at Western Michigan University Homer Stryker M.D. School of Medicine (WMed), offers a one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship in Forensic Pathology, providing training in a state-of-the-art facility located in Kalamazoo, Michigan and accredited by the National Association of Medical Examiners. The Medical Examiner's Office serves as the medical examiner for 12 counties throughout western Michigan and provides consultant forensic services for several other counties. Our fellow will work alongside six board-certified forensic pathologists, one of whom is also a board-certified neuropathologist, two forensic anthropologists, a forensic toxicologist and a forensic odontologist, while being exposed to a wide-range of challenging medicolegal deaths. Our fellow will also have access to our in-house toxicology laboratory, radiology equipment (including a Lodox® radiographic scanner) and research histology laboratory.

Together, our faculty, team of medicolegal death investigators and autopsy assistants, and partnerships with nearby specialists in forensic entomology, cardiovascular pathology and forensic biology allow us to perform high quality investigations and examinations of a high volume of diverse deaths. Furthermore, our fellow will have regular opportunities to teach medical students, engage in research projects, attend and present at local and national meetings, and actively participate at multi-agency community death reviews.

For more information about our fellowship program or the Medical Examiner's Office, please see our websites at WMed Forensic Pathology Fellowship and mimedicalexaminer.com. If you have any questions regarding our fellowship program, please contact us.

Application Requirements:
•  Three letters of recommendation, including a letter from your residency program director
•  Personal statement or letter of interest
•  Curriculum vitae
•  USMLE/COMLEX scores

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Please send all application documents to fpfellowship@med.wmich.edu.

Contact Information:
Theodore Brown, MD; Program Director
Email: Theodore.Brown@med.wmich.edu

Abigail Grande, MPH; Program Coordinator
Email: Abigail.Grande@med.wmich.edu

[#9548, exp. 25 July 2021]

Chemistry / Chemical Pathology
Openings for 2021

Clinical Chemistry, Department of Clinical Pathology at Beaumont Hospital, Royal Oak, located in Royal Oak, Michigan, is accepting applications for its ACGME-accredited one-year fellowship program beginning July 2021. 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 the fellow 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 million 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: elizabeth.sykes@beaumont.org
Website: https://www.beaumont.edu/graduate-medical-education/fellowship-programs/pathology-chemical

[#9528, exp. 3 June 2021]

Beaumont Health System
Hematopathology Fellowship
Openings for 2022

Description: This comprehensive one year ACGME accredited training program is based in a 1109 bed major academic and referral center with Level I adult trauma and Level II pediatric trauma designation. Our 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

[#9542, exp. 3 June 2021]