Neuropathology Fellowship
Opening for 2024

The Division of Neuropathology at the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a major teaching affiliate of the Harvard Medical School, is offering a two-year ACGME – accredited fellowship in Neuropathology commencing July 1st, 2024. Brigham and Women’s Hospital and the participating Boston Children’s Hospital are offering a wide variety of neoplastic and non-neoplastic neuropathology cases across all ages, as well as a rounded adult and pediatric brain autopsy service. The fellows also rotate at the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Institute for a rotation in ophthalmic pathology, as well as at the Medical Examiner Office for the forensic rotation. The Department of Pathology is staffed by more than 90 faculty and more than 55 residents and clinical fellows in anatomic and clinical pathology. The Anatomic Pathology Divisions handle 75,000 surgical specimens and over 55,000 cytology specimens annually. Applicants should have completed core-training in an AP or AP-CP residency program and should be committed to excellent clinical care in an academic medical center environment.

Applicants should follow the instructions found at https://www.brighamandwomens.org/pathology/fellowship-programs/neuropathology-fellowship to apply. In addition, please arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to bwhpathologyfellowships@bwh.harvard.edu.

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

[#12850, exp. 12 July 2023]

   

Fellowship in Thoracic/Pulmonary Pathology
Brigham and Women's Hospital

The Department of Pathology of the Brigham and Women’s Hospital, a major teaching affiliate of the Harvard Medical School, is offering a one-year fellowship in Thoracic Pathology commencing July 1st 2024. Brigham and Women’s Hospital and Dana Farber Cancer Institute have a very large and renowned thoracic oncologic clinical service with a major interest in mesothelioma and lung cancer as well as a broad-based research program and a major cancer sequencing initiative which provides ample opportunities to participate in clinical/translational research and biomarker development. The program offers excellent training in pleuropulmonary pathology with a high specimen volume, including approximately 1500 tumor specimens per year, as well as an active multidisciplinary interstitial lung disease practice and lung transplantation service. The Department of Pathology is staffed by more than 90 faculty and more than 55 residents and clinical fellows in anatomic and clinical pathology. The Anatomic Pathology Divisions handle 75,000 surgical specimens and over 55,000 cytology specimens annually. Applicants should have completed core-training in an AP or AP-CP residency program and should be committed to excellent clinical care in an academic medical center environment.

Applicants should submit a current Curriculum vitae and arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent to:

Lynette Sholl, M.D.
Chief of Thoracic Pathology Service
Department of Pathology
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115
Email: bwhpathologyfellowships@bwh.harvard.edu

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

[#12711, exp. 10 September 2023]

   

Fellowship in Genitourinary Pathology
Brigham and Women's Hospital
Openings for 2022 and 2023

The Department of Pathology at Brigham and Women’s Hospital (BWH), a major teaching affiliate of Harvard Medical School, is offering a one-year Fellowship in Genitourinary (GU) Pathology, with upcoming openings commencing July 1st 2022 and July 1st, 2023, designed to provide expertise training in GU pathology. Clinical service activities include evaluating 'in-house' surgical specimens and numerous consultation cases (2500+) reviewed for the BWH/Dana Farber Cancer Institute, or as personal expert review of pathology cases. Our pathology department evaluates ~80,000 general surgical specimens annually; 5-7% from the GU tract, predominantly from the prostate (~400 prostatectomies, ~1000 biopsies), kidney (~250 nephrectomies, ~50 biopsies), bladder (~100 cystectomies, ~600 biopsies), and testis (~50 orchiectomies). Participation at GU conferences and teaching of younger trainees is expected. Fellows are encouraged to engage in translational research projects, to present their work at national meetings, and to publish their work in reputable pathology journals.

At conclusion of the fellowship year, the fellow is expected to: 1) be skilled and independent in diagnostic GU pathology; 2) understand diagnostic pitfalls so to minimize errors in GU pathology; 3) have the skills to complete a clinical research project; and 4) have developed teaching and mentoring skills. Prior GU pathology fellows have obtained jobs in academic and private practice settings, both nationally and internationally.

The pathology department is staffed by >90 faculty and >55 residents and clinical fellows. The subspecialized GU Pathology Division has 6 attending pathologists, all with expertise training in GU pathology. Up to two GU pathology fellows are hired per academic year. Applicants should have completed core-training in an AP or AP-CP residency program and should be committed to excellent clinical care in an academic medical center environment.

A CV, application, personal statement, and three letters of recommendation should be sent to:

Michelle S. Hirsch, MD, PhD
Director, Genitourinary Pathology Fellowship
Department of Pathology
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115
Email: mhirsch1@bwh.harvard.edu

The Brigham and Women’s Hospital is an equal employment opportunity/affirmative action employer.

[#12018, exp. 26 January 2023]

   

Harvard Medical School Department of Ophthalmology
Eye Pathology Fellowship
Opening for 2023

A full-time, 1-year or 2-year fellowship is available starting July 1, 2023, under the preceptorship of Anna M. Stagner, MD, Thaddeus P. Dryja, MD and Natalie Wolkow, MD, PhD. This program, which is approved by the AUPO Fellowship Compliance Committee, provides intensive training in the diagnosis and understanding of ophthalmic diseases and is designed to prepare trainees for careers in academic diagnostic pathology. Applicants must have completed a residency in either ophthalmology or anatomic pathology and be eligible for a limited Massachusetts medical license. Training will focus on diagnostic pathology of the globe and adnexal tissues derived from the Massachusetts Eye and Ear and the Harvard Medical School Department of Ophthalmology affiliates. Emphasis is placed on clinicopathologic correlation studies during the candidate's fellowship. The facilities and consultants of the Department of Pathology at Massachusetts General Hospital are also available to trainees, and Dr. Stagner participates in dermatopathology sign-out, which is also an opportunity to gain additional experience in skin pathology as it relates to the ocular adnexa. Trainees will have the opportunity to participate in a wide range of conferences and other educational events, including Grand Rounds, subspecialty conferences and the Annual Meeting. Full-time salary and standard benefits will be provided.

Prospective candidates should email your curriculum vitae, three letters of reference, and a letter of interest to the administrator, Cheryl Pratt (Cheryl_Pratt@meei.harvard.edu)

Anna M. Stagner, MD
Massachusetts Eye and Ear
Director of the David Glendenning Cogan Laboratory of Ophthalmic Pathology
Fellowship Director, Ophthalmic Pathology
Harvard Medical School
Assistant Professor of Ophthalmology
Dermatopathologist, Massachusetts General Hospital

[#13035, exp. 12 August 2023]

Surgical Pathology Fellowship with Subspecialty Focus
Tufts Medical Center and Tufts Children’s Hospital
Opening for 2024-2025

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Tufts Medical Center and Tufts Children’s Hospital is accepting applications for a one year non-ACGME-accredited fellowship in Surgical Pathology with Subspecialty Focus starting in July 2024. The prospective fellow will receive in-depth training and hands-on exposure to a rich diversity of rare and interesting cases in neoplastic and non-neoplastic surgical pathology. In addition, the fellow may choose a subspecialty focus from the areas of Genitourinary, Gynecologic, Breast, and Gastrointestinal pathology. Our exceptional surgical pathology facility has a national and international reputation. The prospective fellow can expect mentorship that will lead to increasing levels of responsibility for diagnostic sign-out cases. The fellow is expected to participate in conference presentations, tumor boards, pathology laboratory administration, and educating pathology and laboratory medicine residents. Opportunities for clinical and translational research are encouraged. Tufts Medical Center provides comprehensive training in diagnostic surgical pathology to prepare fellows with the skills to become independent attending pathologists who are able to practice in any setting.

Requirements: Board eligible/certified in AP or AP/CP and licensed/eligible for license to practice medicine in Massachusetts at the start of the fellowship.

Application materials:

  • CAP Standardized Application for Pathology Fellowships
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Updated CV
  • Personal statement

Application submission:

Please send inquiry and completed applications by email to:
Madeline Harrison
Academic Program Coordinator
Email: Mharrison3@tuftsmedicalcenter.org
Telephone: 617-636-2567

Please address letters of recommendation to:
Ming Zhou, MD, PhD
Chair and Pathologist-in-Chief
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, MA 02111
Website: www.tuftsmedicalcenter.org/surgicalpathologyfellowship

[#11615-2 exp. 5 October 2022]

Surgical Pathology Fellowship with a GU Pathology Focus
Tufts Medical Center and Tufts Children’s Hospital
Opening for 2023-2024

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Tufts Medical Center and Tufts Children’s Hospital is accepting applications for a one year non-ACGME-accredited fellowship in Surgical Pathology with GU Pathology focus under the mentorship of Dr. Ming Zhou and Dr. Elizabeth Genega starting in July 2023. A rich diversity of rare and interesting cases in neoplastic, non-neoplastic & infectious diseases provides fellows with in-depth training and hands-on exposure. Our exceptional surgical pathology facility has national and international reputation. The prospective fellow can expect mentorship that will lead to increasing levels of responsibility for diagnostic sign-out cases. The fellow is expected to participate in conference presentations, tumor boards, pathology laboratory administration, and educating pathology and laboratory medicine residents. Opportunities for clinical and translational research are encouraged, especially in partnership with other clinical services. Diagnostic and research techniques are taught with emphasis on immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization, cytogenetic techniques, and molecular applications. Tufts Medical Center provides comprehensive training in diagnostic surgical pathology to prepare fellows with the skills to become independent attending pathologists who are able to practice in any setting.

Requirements: Board eligible/certified in AP or AP/CP and licensed/eligible for license to practice medicine in Massachusetts at the start of the fellowship.

Application materials:

  • CAP Standardized Application for Pathology Fellowships
  • 3 Letters of Recommendation
  • Updated CV
  • Personal statement

Application submission:

Please send inquiry and completed applications by email to:
Madeline Harrison
Academic Program Coordinator
Email: Mharrison3@tuftsmedicalcenter.org
Telephone: (617) 636-2567

Please address letters of recommendation to:
Ming Zhou, MD, PhD
Chair and Pathologist-in-Chief
Tufts Medical Center
Boston, MA 02111
Website: www.tuftsmedicalcenter.org/surgicalpathologyfellowship

[#11615-1, exp. 2 October 2022]

Cytopathology Fellowship: Unexpected Opening for 2022-23
University of Massachusetts Medical School Department of Pathology

There is an unexpected opening in July 2022 for an ACGME-accredited Cytopathology Fellowship in the Department of Pathology at University of Massachusetts. In addition to providing diagnostic excellence, this Fellowship is unique in offering exposure to three areas of importance for Cytopathology: Cytopathologist-performed ultrasound-guided FNA; Basic science to understand the cell biology of diagnostic structural changes; and technology development relating to microbiopsy procurement, ROSE, and cytologic processing.

Successful applicants will need a Massachusetts medical license and have successfully passed USMLE STEP 3. The program is located at the University campus in Worcester, Massachusetts. Worcester is in central New England, a region with abundant natural and historic beauty, and excellent schools. The program is about one hour from Boston, Providence, Hartford and Springfield.

Application (available at https://www.umassmed.edu/pathology/residency/cytopathology-fellowship/), CV, brief personal statement, and 3 references should be submitted by email to:

Andrew Fischer, MD (Fellowship Director)
c/o Deborah A. Elliot, (Program Administrator)
Email: Deboraha.elliot@umassmed.edu

[#11476, exp. 1 October 2022]

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School Department of Pathology
GI/Liver Pathology Fellowship for 2024-25

The Department of Pathology at UMass Chan Medical School and UMass Memorial Health Care is opening for its ACGME-accredited Fellowship in GI/Liver Pathology Fellowship for 2024-25. The one-year fellowship program is designed to provide experience in GI, liver, and pancreaticobiliary pathology in the setting of complete subspecialty sign out. Our GI/liver fellowship training program is aimed to prepare our fellows a transition from residency to independent practice in all settings after the training.

The Division of Anatomic Pathology accessions approximately 77,000 surgical specimens and nearly 50,000 cytology specimens per year. UMass Memorial Health Care is one of the liver transplant centers in the New England area, and provides about 55 liver transplant procedures yearly. The core faculty includes four GI/liver subspecialty trained pathologists. The fellow will be rotating at two GI/liver services to include GI biopsies, medical and transplant liver biopsies, pediatric GI cases, and all GI/liver/pancreatic resections. In addition, the fellow will perform frozen sections at multiple UMass Memorial campuses. There are opportunities for limited rotations with other subspecialty services, when necessary. The fellow will have teaching opportunities for the pathology residents and will present tumor cases at multidisciplinary hospital conferences. There are opportunities for translational research projects with different faculties.

The medical center is in Worcester, Massachusetts, within central New England, a region with abundant natural and historic beauty and excellent schools. The campus is one hour from Boston, Providence, Hartford, and Springfield.

An application form, (available at https://www.umassmed.edu/contentassets/a84e73a6f7c141d28c252f0dc99acedc/surgical-pathology-fellowship-application-form.pdf), CV, brief personal statement, and 3 letters of reference should be submitted by email to:

Michelle Yang, MD, PhD,
Program Director, GI/Liver Fellowship Program
Department of Pathology
UMass Memorial Medical Center
Email: Michelle.Yang@umassmemorial.org

Or

Fellowship Program Coordinator
Denise J Santiago
Telephone: (508) 793-6156
Email: Denise.Santiago@umassmed.edu

[#12222, exp. 4 March 2023]

   

Unexpected Opening for Breast and GYN Pathology Fellowship, 2022-23

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School-Baystate offers a one year ACGME accredited Breast and GYN pathology fellowship to prepare fellows to be diagnostic experts in the interpretation of breast and GYN pathology specimens, while also providing continued exposure to other pathology subspecialties and opportunities to pursue translational research. The goal is to graduate superb diagnosticians and consultants to our clinical colleagues and to serve the community at large in a professional, safe, cost effective, team based manner. At completion, the successful fellow will be able to demonstrate the knowledge, poise, maturity and communication skills to effectively function at the level of junior staff/faculty. This is accomplished in a highly supervised learning environment through one on one teaching, didactics, hands on experience, modeling, and multidisciplinary team-based approach. Continual feedback and evaluation is provided along with progressive increase in levels of responsibility determined through competency based assessments. Scholarly activity, laboratory administration including quality metrics and improvement, teaching skills, safe hand-offs, data-mining the electronic medical record for patient care, and physician wellness are emphasized throughout the training period. The fellow will also participate in departmental teaching activities for residents and medical students and weekly multidisciplinary Breast and GYN Oncology tumor boards.

Baystate Medical Center (BMC) and UMass Chan-Baystate is a tertiary care academic medical center with graduate medical education programs in multiple disciplines including the core pathology residency program and an ACGME accredited fellowship in Cytopathology. The institution is the major medical center in Western Massachusetts and is noted for excellence in clinical service including Women’s Health. BMC accessions nearly 40,000 surgical pathology specimens including 11000 breast and GYN pathology biopsy and resections of various complexities and, 41,622 cytology specimens. Our laboratories include a very busy immunohistochemistry lab with nearly 300 antibodies, and state-of-the-art molecular diagnostic laboratory, with more than 29,000 tests performed/year. The faculty in breast and GYN pathology service include experienced and renowned surgical pathologists, who have made significant contributions to the field of pathology and are also dedicated teachers and recipients of teaching awards by the pathology residents.

Requirements: Completion of an ACGME accredited residency program in AP or AP/CP and must have passed USMLE Step 3 and be eligible for full Massachusetts license and hospital credentials.

Please address your application to Ashraf Khan, MD, FRCPath, Professor and Chair of Pathology and Director, Breast & GYN Pathology Fellowship.

Please submit all application materials including CV and three letters of recommendation (sent directly from the referee) to:

Kerry Hayes
GME Program Administrator
Email: Kerry.Hayes@baystatehealth.org

[#12311, exp. 18 March 2023]