University of Kentucky
Surgical Pathology Fellowship
Opening for 2022-2023 (1)

The University of Kentucky College of Medicine has an ACGME accredited surgical pathology fellowship program that hosts one fellow per year. Currently, there is an opening for the 2022-2023 academic year. Applications are now being accepted for this position.

The established program offers extensive and comprehensive training to prepare fellows for successful transition to an attending pathologist. We typically have 30,000 cases, including 3400 frozen sections and 2500 consults. A high proportion of surgical accessions are related to the diagnosis and staging of neoplasms and specialized experiences are available in dermatopathology, hematopathology, cytology, renal, neuro and bone and soft tissue, in addition to digital pathology, immunopathology, molecular pathology, and flow cytometry. The program includes 9 months of surgical pathology and 3 months of electives. Approximately one month of vacation/travel is included. Fellows sign out cases, participate in departmental and interdepartmental conferences, and have opportunities to teach residents and medical students.

University of Kentucky Medical Center is a 945-bed hospital located in the beautiful bluegrass of central Kentucky.

Requirements: Applications must be graduates of an accredited pathology residence program (AP/CP or AP) and be board-eligible or certified.

Applications: CAP Fellowship application or the Universal Application including personal statement, CV, dean's letter, medical school transcript, letters of recommendation, USMLE transcripts and ECFMG certificate (if applicable) should be sent.

Program Director: Shadi Qasem, MD

Contact:
Donielle Day
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
University of Kentucky
800 Rose Street, MS121
Lexington, KY 40536
Telephone: (859) 323-0704
Email: donielle.day@uky.edu
Website: https://pathology.med.uky.edu/

[#11353, exp. 10 September 2022]

University of Louisville
Blood Bank / Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
Openings for 2022 and 2023

An opening for a one year Blood Bank/Transfusion Medicine fellowship is available for the academic years beginning July 2022 and July 2023

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 blood center training. The trainee will gain comprehensive experience in adult and pediatric transfusion medicine throughout the UofL Health hospital system and affiliated teaching hospitals (including Norton Childrens Hospital, which is a 300 bed full service pediatric hospital). These hospitals support cardiopulmonary surgery, solid organ and bone marrow transplantation, adult and pediatric trauma, neonatal and pediatric programs, and an HLA laboratory. The fellow will also rotate though the American Red Cross Blood Services, River Valley Region, for robust training in whole blood and apheresis collection, component manufacturing, compliance/regulatory, and complex reference laboratory immunohematology patient work ups. In addition to blood bank training, the trainee will also spend time in the specialized areas of peripheral stem cell and bone marrow transplantation (adult/pediatric) and HLA laboratory. 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 University of Louisville 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:
Claire E. Meena-Leist, MD; 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:

Mary Williams
University of Louisville, Dept. of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
550 S. Jackson Street
ACB Building, Education Suite Room # A1E17
Louisville, KY 40202
Email: mary.williams@louisville.edu
Telephone: (502) 852-3368
Fax: (502) 852-8299
Website: http://louisville.edu/medicine/departments/pathology/fellowships/transfusion-medicine

[#11513, exp. 13 October 2022]

University of Louisville
Cytopathology Fellowship
Unexpected Opening for 2022
Opening for 2023

An unexpected opening for one year position in an ACGME accredited Cytopathology fellowship is available for the July 2022-June 2023 academic year and an opening for a one year position is available for the July 2023-June 2024 academic year. 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 over 2300 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 CT or US guidance including very active EUS, and EBUS services/procedures. Exposure to gynecologic specimens/PAP smears training and resources are available. The program offers opportunities for rotations in Flow Cytometry, Molecular Pathology and Immunohistochemistry as well as specialized rotations in subspecialties of Surgical Pathology based on candidate's interests. 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:
Ziyan Salih, MD
Associate Professor of Pathology
Director of Cytopathology
University of Louisville, Dept of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
530 S. Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Email: ziyan.salih@louisville.edu
Telephone: 502-852-5057
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:

Mary Williams
University of Louisville, Dept. of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
550 S. Jackson Street
ACB Building, Education Suite Room # A1E17
Louisville, KY 40202
Email: mary.williams@louisville.edu
Telephone: (502) 852-3368
Fax: (502) 852-8299

[#11090, exp. 16 July 2022]

University of Louisville Health Sciences Center
Forensic Pathology Fellowship
Opening for 2022 and 2023

Description: The University of Louisville Division of Forensic Pathology, in conjunction with the Kentucky Office of the Chief Medical Examiner (KY OCME), offers a unique educational opportunity during a 12-month ACGME-accredited fellowship program in Forensic Pathology. The NAME-accredited KY OCME is staffed by six full-time, board-certified forensic pathologists, all of whom actively participate in the training of the forensic fellow. The office performs approximately 1200 cases per year from both urban and rural areas, encompassing 40 counties. The fellow is thus afforded with the opportunity to participate in a wide variety of cases, including cases unique to rural settings, such as farming, hunting, and mining fatalities. Located in one of the country's largest metropolitan areas, the KY OCME also conducts many cases associated with urban areas. Ample opportunity is provided for attendance at death scenes. Regularly scheduled didactics include monthly Journal Clubs, monthly Check Sample reviews, and bi-monthly forensic topic discussions with faculty. Fellows are provided private office space and ample educational materials, including standard texts and microscopic glass slide teaching files. The fellow is given time and funds to attend a two week homicide seminar and one national meeting (either NAME or AAFS). Additional offsite rotations include a forensic toxicology laboratory, forensic anthropology course, and the Kentucky State Police Crime Laboratory. The fellow participates in the courtroom experience, first by accompanying the attending physician to court, and later in the year, by giving sworn testimony in the cases that the fellow has participated.

Requirements: Successful completion of an ACGME-accredited residency in Anatomic Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.

Stipends: Commensurate with the year (5) of postgraduate training

Program Director: William Ralston, MD
Telephone: (502) 489-5209  
Email: william.ralston@ky.gov
Address: KY OCME, Bingham Building 1 st floor, 10511 LaGrange Rd, Louisville, KY 40223
Website: https://louisville.edu/medicine/departments/pathology/fellowships/forensic-pathology

Applications: To include U of L application form (available by request) or CAP common application, CV, medical school transcript, documentation of USMLE scores, and three letters of recommendation.

[#11091, exp. 16 July 2022]

University of Louisville
Opening for Surgical Pathology Fellowship for 2022 and 2023

An opening for a one-year position in Surgical Pathology Fellowship is available for the academic years beginning July 2022 and July 2023.

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 urologic, breast, gynecologic, gastrointestinal, hepatopancreatobiliary, bone/soft tissue, and neuropathology. 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 Louisville Cardinals College basketball and football teams. An opportunity to sign out independently towards the end of the fellowship is available.

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:
Brock A. Martin, MD
Assistant Professor of Pathology
Director, Surgical Pathology Fellowship Program
Email: brock.martin.1@louisville.edu
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:

Mary Williams
University of Louisville, Dept. of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
550 S. Jackson Street
ACB Building, Education Suite Room # A1E17
Louisville, KY 40202
Email: mary.williams@louisville.edu
Telephone: (502) 852-3368
Fax: (502) 852-8299

[#11088, exp. 16 July 2022]