Blood Banking / Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
Iowa City, Iowa
Opening for 2024-2025

Program:
The program offers a one year accredited fellowship in blood banking and transfusion medicine. 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) therapeutic and donor hemapheresis, neonatal transfusion, hematopoietic stem cell transplantation and other cellular therapies, and surgical tissue banking. Additional rotations provide education on HLA testing, community blood center operations, and community hospital transfusion practices.

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: annette-schlueter@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 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: vicky-farrington@uiowa.edu

Applications will be accepted until fellowship position is filled.

Please visit our website for additional information by clicking here.

[#12993, exp. 13 August 2023]

Cytopathology Fellowship
Iowa City, Iowa
Openings for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025

Program:
The fellowship includes in-depth training in cytopathology with active involvement in a hospital based fine needle aspiration (FNA) service including performance of FNA's in a pathology based FNA clinic and an onsite adequacy assessment service with pathologists attending FNA's performed under radiologic imaging or endoscopic guidance. Fellows are actively involved in all aspects of the cytopathology service including a full spectrum of gynecologic and non-gynecologic cytology specimens. It is the aim of the UIHC cytopathology fellowship to provide the trainee with the in-depth knowledge and competence necessary for the practice of pathology with specialty expertise in cytopathology. Fellows will have opportunity to gain the experience and knowledge of the practice of cytopathology necessary for oversight and administration of a cytopathology laboratory. Fellows who wish to pursue an academic career can receive the depth and breadth of training necessary to pursue an academic career with specialty expertise in cytopathology.

Requirements:
Applications will be accepted from residents who have had two to four years of straight anatomic pathology training and from residents who have three to four years of combined anatomic and clinical pathology training. Board eligible applicants are preferred.

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:
Chris Jensen, MD
Fellowship Program Director
Telephone: (319) 356-3217
Email: chris-jensen@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, USMLE (3) scores, 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: vicky-farrington@uiowa.edu

Applications will be accepted until fellowship positions are filled.

Please visit our website for additional information by clicking here.

[#12994, exp. 25 August 2023]

Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship
Iowa City, Iowa
Opening for 2024-2025

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

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

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

Inquiries:
Deqin Ma, MD, PhD
Fellowship Program Director
Telephone: (319) 384-5700
Email: deqin-ma@uiowa.edu

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

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

Applications will be accepted until fellowship position is filled.

Please visit our website for additional information by clicking here.

[#12995, exp. 13 August 2023]

Gastrointestinal Surgical Pathology Fellowship
Iowa City, Iowa
Openings for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026

Program:
This one-year program is designed to provide an advanced, intensive educational experience in Gastrointestinal Surgical Pathology. The fellowship emphasizes graduated responsibility and includes a significant component of independent fellow signout. The fellow will also present at our 4 GI Tumor Boards (Colorectal, Hepatobiliary, GI-Neuroendocrine Oncology, Peptide Receptor Radionuclide Therapy) and will be integral to our weekly, pathologist-driven GI-Liver Biopsy Multidisciplinary Teaching Conference. This fellowship represents the "GI track" within our larger Surgical Pathology Fellowship, and the fellow will also rotate through 4-months of our General Surgical Pathology Service, with Hot Seat, Frozen Section, and Consults rotations. Research is strongly encouraged, and our faculty are highly motivated to mentor trainees in clinical and translational projects.

The University Hospital has 48,000 Surgical Pathology accessions each year, including >10,000 in-house GI cases and 350 extramural consultations. The GI Pathology Service handles all in-house and consult tubal gut and liver cases, including a large volume of pediatric cases. We also have an active liver transplant program. Our various GI Pathology faculty direct the Diagnostic Immunohistochemistry Laboratory, sign out on the Molecular Pathology Service, and participate in the nation's first and only neuroendocrine tumor SPORE.

Requirements:
Applications will be accepted from residents who will have had three years of straight Anatomic Pathology training or four years of combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology training. Board eligible applicants are preferred.

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

Inquiries:
Andrew M Bellizzi, M.D.
Director of GI Pathology, Holden Comprehensive Cancer Center
Phone: (319) 356-4436
Email: andrew-bellizzi@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, USMLE scores, copy of ECFMG certificate (if applicable), copy of permanent visa (if applicable), and copy of medical school diploma to:

Vicky J. Farrington-Howrey
Fellowship Coordinator
Department of Pathology (C684 GH)
University of Iowa Health Care
200 Hawkins Drive
Iowa City, IA 52242
Email: vicky-farrington@uiowa.edu

[#11583, exp. 10 November 2022]

Hematopathology Fellowship
Iowa City, Iowa
Opening for 2024-2025 and 2025-2026

Program: Our one-year ACGME accredited fellowship includes comprehensive clinical training in the practice of hematopathology, including bone marrow pathology, surgical hematopathology (lymph nodes, spleens, other tissues for lymphoma evaluation), peripheral blood and body fluid evaluation, laboratory hematology/coagulation, hemoglobin analysis by capillary electrophoresis, flow cytometry, molecular pathology, and cytogenetics/FISH. Fellows have opportunities to teach and present at clinical conferences. A variety of clinical research opportunities are available.

The University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics together with the affiliated University of Iowa Stead Family Children’s Hospital are the state’s only academic medical center and thus serve as a tertiary referral center. A diversity of both benign and neoplastic hematologic disease is seen, including diseases found in specialized populations such as neonates, pediatrics/young adults, and bone marrow transplant patients. The University of Iowa is also a comprehensive center for the treatment of patients with hemophilia and patients with hemoglobinopathies/thalassemia.

Requirements:
Applications will be accepted from residents who anticipate completing one of the following by the start of the fellowship:
•  A minimum of two years of straight anatomic or clinical pathology training
•  A minimum of three years of combined anatomic and clinical pathology training

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:
Carol Holman, MD PhD
Fellowship Program Director
Telephone: (319) 356-3981
Email: carol-holman@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 one from the pathology residency director and two additional faculty, USMLE(3) scores, copy of ECFMG certificate (if applicable), copy of permanent visa (if applicable), and copy of medical school diploma to:

Vicky J. Farrington-Howrey
Fellowship Coordinator
Department of Pathology
200 Hawkins Drive, C684 GH
Iowa City, IA 52242
Email: vicky-farrington@uiowa.edu

Applications will be accepted until fellowship position is filled.

Please visit our website for additional information:
Hematopathology Fellowship

[#12996, exp. 16 August 2023]

Medical Microbiology Fellowship
Iowa City, Iowa
Openings for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024

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@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: vicky-farrington@uiowa.edu

Applications will be accepted until fellowship position is filled.

Please visit our website for additional information by clicking here.

[#12997, exp. 13 August 2023]

Surgical Pathology Fellowship
Iowa City, Iowa
Up to 4 Openings for 2023-2024 and 2024-2025

Program:
This one-year program, in existence since 1982 with over 100 graduates, is designed to provide an advanced, intensive educational experience in General Surgical Pathology, with the opportunity to develop additional subspecialty expertise. Core rotations include Hot Seat, Frozen Section, Gross Room Teaching, and Consults. The fellowship emphasizes graduated responsibility, and there is opportunity for independent signout of cases. Fellows are also integral in Tumor Boards and have ample opportunities to teach. Research is encouraged, and our faculty is highly motivated to mentor trainees in clinical and translational projects. At completion, the successful fellow will demonstrate the knowledge, poise, maturity, and communication skills to effectively function at the level of junior staff/faculty.

Requirements:
Applications will be accepted from residents who will have had three years of straight Anatomic Pathology training or four years of combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology training. Board eligible applicants are preferred.

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

Inquiries:
Laila Dahmoush, M.D.
Fellowship Program Director
Telephone: (319) 356-4440
Email: laila-dahmoush@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 one from the pathology residency director and two 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: vicky-farrington@uiowa.edu

Please visit our website for additional information by clicking here.

[#12998, exp. 13 August 2023]