New York, Albert Einstein / Montefiore Medical Center-Cytopathology

Cytopathology Fellowship
Albert Einstein College of Medicine /
Montefiore Medical Center
Openings for 2023 - 2024

The Cytopathology Section 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 is extensive clinical material and strong research programs: the Cytopathology Section accessioned over 60,000 specimens last year. Approximately 85% of the specimens were in gynecologic cytology (with a high abnormal rate). Among the nongynecologic specimens (more than 10,000) there were approximately 3,000 aspiration biopsies from superficial and deep locations.

The program is staffed by six board certified cytopathologists. The 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, we are also starting out ultrasound guided FNA service that will be performed by pathologists. The fellows participate in the programs strong research programs, which include immunocytochemistry, in situ hybridization, translational and molecular genetics. There is full access to the department's large surgical pathology case file and our collection of cytopathology teaching sets. The fellows participate in the Progressive Evaluation of Competency (PEC) exams.

Requirements: MD degree or equivalent, and Certification or Board eligibility in Anatomic Pathology, or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. Three letters of recommendation, including a letter from Program Director, Copy of Steps 1, 2 and 3 passing score.

Stipend is dependent upon level of training. PGY-5: $80,000 – PGY-6: $83,000.

Send requests for applications 22 months prior to fellowship beginning to:

Rema Rao, M.D.
Director, Cytopathology Fellowship Program
Telephone: (718) 920-4446
Email: rrao2@montefiore.org
Website: http://www.einstein.yu.edu/pathology/

Frances Mendez, Program Coordinator
Telephone: (718) 920-2761
Email: fmendez@montefiore.org

[#9603, exp. 4 August 2021]

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

Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Montefiore Medical Center
GI & Liver Pathology Fellowship
Opening for 2023 - 2024

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 completed application form, curriculum vitae, a brief statement of professional goals and 3 letters of reference (by email) directly to Debrah Negron (fellowship coordinator). Letters of reference sent by email should be in PDF format with a signature.

Qiang Liu, MD
Director, GI/Liver Fellowship Training Program

Debrah Negron
Fellowship Coordinator
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

[#9594, exp. 2 August 2021]

New York, Albert Einstein / Montefiore Medical Center-Hematopathology

Hematopathology Fellowship
Montefiore Medical Center
The University of Albert Einstein College of Medicine
One Unexpected Opening for 2022-2023
Openings for 2023 - 2024

Montefiore Medical Center/Albert Einstein College of Medicine offers two ACGME approved one-year fellowship positions in hematopathology each year. As a major academic tertiary care hospital in New York City, we provide resources and material in all aspects of hematopathology with a mix of adult and pediatric bone marrow and lymph node biopsies as well as consultation from surgical pathology service. Each year we receive approximately 800-1000 bone marrow biopsies, 800-1000 lymph node biopsies and over 3000 flow cytometry specimens for immunophenotyping. The program is enhanced by strong benign hematology, coagulation and cytogenetics/molecular services. The faculty members are dedicated to teaching and are well known for their highly personal, one-on-one teaching approach. Graduating fellows are fully prepared for a career in either an academic or private practice setting. Both H1 and J1 visas are supported.

Requirements
Applicants must be eligible for AP or AP/CP Board certification.

Stipend/Benefits
Appointment is for one year. Stipend is dependent upon level of training. PGY-5: $80,000 – PGY-6: $83,000. On campus housing is available with reduced price. Montefiore pays 100% of the MontePrime EPO premium for the medical insurances for the fellows and their family members.

Application Materials
CAP Standardized application for Pathology fellowships, Curriculum vitae, 3 letters of recommendation, Brief statement of career goals, and transcript of USMLE scores.

Application Submission
Yang Shi, MD, PhD
Director, Hematopathology Fellowship Training Program
Email: yash@montefiore.org
Telephone: (718) 920-6006
Website: https://einsteinmed.org/departments/pathology/education/clinical/fellowships/hematopathology/

c/o Ms. Debrah Negron, Fellowship Coordinator
Montefiore Medical Center
Department of Pathology, F4-063
111 E. 210th Street
Bronx, NY 10467
Email: denegron@montefiore.org
Telephone: (718) 920-6459

[#9945, exp. 17 December 2021]

New York, Albert Einstein / Montefiore Medical Center-Women's Health

Women's Health Pathology Fellowship
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Montefiore Medical Center
Unexpected Opening for 2021 & 2022
Opening for 2023 - 2024

The Department of Pathology at MMC offers one ACGME approved fellowship position in Women's Health Pathology. The one-year program, based at Montefiore Medical Center-Weiler Division, draws diagnostic material from the three hospital divisions of the Medical Center (1,500 beds) as well as a large ambulatory network. The diversity of the specimens enables the fellow to have in-depth exposure to and comprehensive training in gynecologic, breast and perinatal pathology, with over 1000 perinatal specimens, 16,000 gynecologic specimens and approximately 3000 breast specimens accessioned in the Pathology department last year. Upon completing the fellowship, the fellow will be prepared to assume the role of a sub-specialty consultant in academic or private practice. The fellowship training includes signing-out of cases with faculty, involvement on frozen section decisions, participation in intra-and inter-departmental conferences, journal clubs and teaching of residents and medical students. Fellows are encouraged to participate in the clinically relevant research. The program is staffed by seven surgical pathologists who form the core of the subspecialty group for Women's Health Pathology at MMC, and include attendings with subspecialty expertise in the areas of Gynecological Pathology, Perinatal Pathology and Breast Pathology.

Requirements: MD degree or equivalent, Board eligible/certified in AP or AP/CP.

Stipend: Dependent upon level of training.

Application: An application form can be requested from Debrah Negron. Please send completed application form, curriculum vitae, a brief statement of professional goals and 3 letters of reference (hard copy or by email) directly to Debrah Negron (fellowship coordinator). Letters of reference sent by email should be in PDF format with a signature.

Rouzan G. Karabakhtsian, MD, PhD, FCAP
Professor of Pathology
Director, Women's Health Fellowship

c/o Debrah Negron
Coordinator, Fellowship Program
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

[#9763, exp. 10 October 2021]

New York, Columbia University-Cytopathology

Cytopathology Fellowship
Openings for 2023-2024

The Columbia University Department of Pathology and Cell Biology and its affiliated hospitals offers a one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship training in diagnostic cytopathology. The program is based at Columbia University Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital, and draws wide range of materials from three hospitals and large network of ambulatory clinics. We process over 59,000 specimens per year, including approximately 46,000 gynecologic specimens, 13,000 non-gynecologic specimens, and 3,500 fine-needle aspirations. Fellows become proficient at rapid on-site immediate assessment of image-guided procedures, performing FNAs, diagnostic interpretation of FNA and exfoliative cytology specimens, patient safety, quality improvement, and lab management.

We have nine board-certified cytopathologists with various expertise, including thyroid, respiratory, gynecologic, genitourinary, and many with surgical pathology subspecialties, who are very dedicated to resident/fellow education. We also have very dedicated and excellent cytotechnologists involved in education.

As a major academic tertiary care hospital in one of the busiest metropolis, we are able to provide resources and material in all aspects of cytopathology. Ample opportunity in research is available with dedicated mentors. The program includes participation in multiple inter-disciplinary conferences, journal reviews, scientific/translational research with presentation at national/international meetings, and resident education. Graduating fellows are fully prepared for a career in either an academic or private practice setting. The volume and complexity of our cases and the opportunities for scholarly pursuits is well-suited for future stars in the field of cytopathology.

Requirements: Applicants should have passed USMLE Step III and be board-eligible or board-certified in anatomic pathology or combined anatomic and clinical pathology. The applicant must be eligible for a permanent medical license in the State of New York.

Columbia University Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital only accepts J1 visas for all fellowships.

Types and Numbers of Appointments: One position is available each academic year.

Dates and deadlines (for 2023-2024 fellowship year):
July 30, 2021 - Deadline for receipt of completed application (including recommendation letters) from candidates. Please note that we have a rolling admissions policy, therefore, we strongly encourage interested candidates to apply as early as possible.

Stipends: Salaries are commensurate with the level of post-graduate training.

Applications: Applications should include a curriculum vitae, personal statement and names of three professional references, including one letter from your residency program director. Stipend is commensurate with the number of relevant PGY training.

Recommendation letters:
Please arrange to have three letters of recommendation sent to us via email to:
Ramonita Ferreira
Email: rf2739@cumc.columbia.edu

The letters should be addressed to:
Patricia G. Tiscornia-Wasserman, MD
Director of Cytopathology
Program Director, Cytopathology Fellowship
Department of Pathology and Cell Biology
Columbia University Medical Center/New York Presbyterian Hospital
622 West 168th St
PH15 West 1574
New York, NY 10032
Attn: Ramonita Ferreira

[#10409, exp. 16 March 2022]

New York, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai-Neuropathology

Neuropathology Fellowship

Overview

• The Icahn School of Medicine Neuropathology division offers a fellowship position in its ACGME-accredited two-year program for July 2021 and 2022.
• We accept one-to-two fellows each year, giving preference to those board-eligible in anatomic/clinical pathology who have completed two-to-three years of anatomic training.
• We are committed to academic excellence and diversity in clinical service, research, and education.

Curriculum

Our program includes the annual examination of over 1,400 surgical and 300 autopsy neuropathology specimens, state-of-the-art molecular diagnostics, and active research opportunities.

With the supervising attendings, neuropathology fellows actively develop their diagnostic skills during sign out on the clinical neuropathology service; learn to integrate molecular pathology data into their reports; lead neuropathology discussion during joint interdisciplinary tumor board conferences; participate in brain and spinal cord removals and special peripheral nervous system dissections; and attend brain cutting, molecular pathology sign-outs, and educational neuroradiology, neurosurgery, and neuroendocrine conferences.

Specialty rotations at the Mount Sinai Neuromuscular Lab, the Department of Ophthalmology, the Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in New York, and both the Alzheimer Disease Research Center (ADRC) and Manhattan HIV Brain Banks (MHBB) are also included in the program.

Fellows participate in resident education through the departments of Pathology, Neurology, and Neurosurgery. Scholarly opportunities are available in both years, with an expectation that fellows will present at annual international neuropathology meetings.

Research

Research is an important component of this fellowship and can be adapted to the interest of the applicant, with opportunity for both collaborative or independence-oriented focus on basic/clinical/computational/translational projects in neuroimmunology (including HIV and COVID-related projects), tumor genetics/epigenetics, neurodevelopment, neurodegeneration, and neuropsychiatry.

Contact Us

Mercedes Washington
Fellowship Programs Coordinator, Department of Pathology
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
One Gustave L. Levy Place, Box 1194
New York, New York 10029
Telephone: 212-241-8465
Fax: 646-537-9681
Email: mercedes.washington@mssm.edu (cc Program Director: nadejda.tsankova@mssm.edu)

[#10219, exp. 18 December 2021]

New York, Mount Sinai Health System-Head and Neck

Head and Neck Pathology Fellowship
Opening for July 2024 and beyond

Description:

The Mount Sinai Health System Department of Pathology in New York City offers a one-year fellowship experience in Head and Neck Pathology, directed by Dr. Margaret S Brandwein-Weber, Professor of Pathology and Site Chairman. This fellow will have the opportunity of training in one of the most robust, dynamic, academic multidisciplinary settings, and the expectation of graduated sign-out responsibilities and independent intraoperative assessment in newly renovated facilities. He/she will be encouraged to participate in ongoing translational research projects which include an innovative computational pathology platform.

The fellow must have completed a residency in either Anatomic Pathology (AP) or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) and be eligible for a New York State Medical License. Occasionally, fellows are accepted in the middle of training, but most are in their 5th or 6th year of training. Stipends are commensurate with the level of postgraduate training in Pathology.

An application, curriculum vitae, and three letters of reference are necessary.

Please contact:

Marian.Burgos@mountsinai.org

Margaret Brandwein-Weber, MD
Professor of Pathology, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Site Chair, Pathology Mount Sinai West, Mount Sinai Best Israel
Email: Margaret.Brandwein@MountSinai.org

[#9779, exp. 8 January 2022]

New York, New York Blood Center Joint Fellowship - Blood Bank / Transfusion Medicine, July 2021 [#9774, exp. 21 August 2021]

New York, NYU Langone Health - Hematopathology, openings for 2022, pathologyeducation@nyumc.org [#9966-3, exp. 1 October 2021]

New York, NYU Langone Health - Molecular Pathology, openings for 2022, pathologyeducation@nyumc.org [#9966-4, exp. 1 October 2021]

New York, NYU Langone Health - GU Pathology, openings for 2022, pathologyeducation@nyumc.org [#9966-1, exp. 25 October 2021]

New York, NYU Langone Health - Neuropathology, openings for 2022, pathologyeducation@nyumc.org [#9966-2, exp. 25 October 2021]

New York, NYU Langone Health - Cardio-Pulmonary Pathology, opening for 2024, pathologyeducation@nyumc.org [#10322, exp. 5 February 2022]

New York, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center-Cytopathology

Cytopathology Fellowship
Opening for 2022

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center offers an ACGME-accredited one-year Fellowship in Cytopathology.

Roswell Park, founded in 1898, is the oldest NCI-funded Comprehensive Cancer Center. The environment is fast-paced, dynamic, collegial, and exciting!

The Cytopathology Fellowship provides advanced training in the studies of morphologic abnormality of cells from precursor lesions to frank malignancy. Cytopathologists who train an additional year beyond the Anatomic or Anatomic/Clinical Pathology Residencies are trained in the performance and acquisition of cytologic material for diagnosis. The fellow selected for this position will participate in fine needle aspirations, disease specific multidisciplinary conferences, teaching of junior residents and be an active participant in a scientific research project for submission, presentation and publication in a cytology or scientific journal.

Requirements: Because of the complex nature of the diseases encountered at RPCI, only residents who have completed their training in an ACGME-accredited Program in either a three-year AP or four-year AP/CP Program by the Fellowship start date will be considered. A fellow who has passed the American Board of Pathology in AP or AP/CP before starting the fellowship in Cytopathology is highly desirable. In addition, candidates must be eligible for a New York State Medical License or Limited Permit.

Types and Numbers of Appointments: 1-year Cytopathology Fellowship: 1 ACGME-accredited position

Applications: A Personal Statement, CV, RPCI Fellowship Application Form, and 3 Letters of Reference should be sent by January 1 (18 months prior to the beginning of your fellowship) to:

Fellowship Director: Gissou Azabdaftari, MD

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

Positions: One (1) per year.

Stipend: Support will commensurate with the year of post-graduate training.

Applications and Inquiries: Please complete and submit documents printed from the following web address:

https://www.roswellpark.org/education/clinical-fellowships/cytopathology

Cytopathology Program
c/o Danielle Selleck
Fellowship Administrator
Department of Pathology
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Elm & Carlton Streets
Buffalo, New York 14263
Telephone: (716) 845-7183
Fax: (716) 845-3427
Email: Danielle.Selleck@roswellpark.org

[#9965-2, exp. 17 December 2021]

New York, Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center-Oncologic Surgical

Oncologic Surgical Pathology Fellowship
1 position open for 2022-2023

Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center offers an ACGME-accredited one-year Fellowship in Oncologic Surgical Pathology.

Roswell Park, founded in 1898, is the oldest NCI-funded Comprehensive Cancer Center. The environment is fast-paced, dynamic, collegial, and exciting!

The Oncologic Surgical Pathology Fellowship provides advanced training in neoplastic diseases of GYN, Breast, GI, GU, Pulmonary, Head and Neck, Endocrine, Skin, Brain, Bone, Soft Tissue, and Hematopoietic systems. Fellows will spend time on the surgical pathology service and have protected time for research. There is an opportunity to gain additional skills in diagnostic molecular pathology or in one of the world's best flow cytometry labs, and also in solid tumor cytogenetics with capabilities in FISH and interphase analysis during your elective time. Elective rotations in cytopathology and hematopathology are also possible.

Fellows are complemented by Residents and Medical Students, enabling ample opportunity for teaching and graduated responsibility.  The Fellows are an integral part of patient care at RPCI, and their participation in disease site specific multidisciplinary tumor boards, while serving an educational purpose, also ensures the optimum quality of patient care. Seminars from Faculty within and outside the Department will supplement the Fellow's education. The complexity of cases, coupled with the large volume of cases allows Fellows to become proficient in the diagnosis of neoplastic diseases.  Fellowships may be individualized, and a second year as Chief Fellow is possible.

Requirements: Because of the demanding nature of the diseases encountered, only Residents who will complete their training in an ACGME-accredited Program by the Fellowship start date will be considered. In addition, candidates must be eligible for a New York State Medical License or Limited Permit.

Types and Numbers of Appointments:
1-year Oncologic Surgical Pathology Fellowship: 1 ACGME-accredited position

Stipends: Stipends commensurate with postgraduate year of training.

Applications: Please complete and submit documents printed from the following web address:

https://www.roswellpark.org/education/clinical-fellowships/oncologic-surgical-pathology

Danielle Selleck
Fellowship Coordinator
Department of Pathology
Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center
Elm and Carlton Streets
Buffalo, New York 14263
Telephone: (716) 845-7183
Fax: (716) 845-3427
Email: Danielle.Selleck@roswellpark.org

[#9965-1, exp. 17 December 2021]

New York, Stony Brook University Hospital-Cytopathology

Stony Brook University Hospital
ACGME approved Cytopathology Fellowship Program
1 Opening for 2022
1 Opening for 2023

This one-year advanced training in cytopathology is designed to provide comprehensive training in cytopathology. The program has a growing ultrasound (US)-guided FNA clinic that is operated by cytopathologists. The fellow will have hands-on experience in performing both palpation- and US-guided FNAs, and in providing rapid on-site evaluation (ROSE) of samples prepared from US-, CT-, EUS- and EBUS-guided FNAs. Fellows will become familiar with triaging specimens for appropriate ancillary tests and in utilizing telecytopathology for ROSE and practical training in laboratory management and quality control/assurance. The fellows will participate in a number of clinical and educational activities: performing FNAs, in-hospital service and daily sign out, multidisciplinary tumor board conferences, and teaching pathology residents, cytotechnologists, and medical students. As members of a research-intensive academic department, the fellows will also have the opportunity to pursue academic interests in basic or translational research, to present their work at national meetings and to submit research manuscripts for publication in leading academic journals.

Requirements: Candidates must be Board certified or eligible for certification in AP or AP/CP and must be eligible for a license to practice in the state of New York.

Stipends: Commensurate with the level of training.

Applications: Submit the Standardized Pathology Fellowship application (available on the CAP website) with curriculum vitae, personal statement, and three letters of references. Currently accepting applications for the 2022 and 2023 positions.

Departmental website: https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/pathology.

Contact Information:
Ms. Kathleen Pitisi, MBA
Program Coordinator
Telephone: (631) 444 2224
Email: kathleen.pitisi@stonybrookmedicine.edu

For further information, contact:
Sonya Hwang, MD
Cytopathology Fellowship Director
Email: sonya.hwang@stonybrookmedicine.edu

[#10531-3, exp. 25 April 2022]

New York, Stony Brook University Hospital-Hematopathology

Stony Brook University Hospital
Hematopathology Fellowship
1 Open Position for 2021
1 Open Position for 2023

Description: One fellowship position in an ACGME accredited program at Stony Brook University Hospital, located on the north shore of Long Island, 55 miles east of New York City. This one-year fellowship offers experience in hematopathology emphasizing diagnostic hematopathology and laboratory hematology. Two board-certified hematopathologists are enthusiastically engaged in teaching the trainee in all areas of hematopathology. The program includes training in peripheral blood and bone marrow morphology interpretation, lymph node pathology, laboratory pathology, coagulation, flow cytometry, cytogenetics and molecular pathology. The trainee is exposed to a very active bone marrow transplantation service. The trainee will have the opportunity to teach residents and medical students and will have outstanding opportunities to participate in translational research. The trainee will be expected to register and pass the ABP hematopathology board exam at the end of their training period.

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

Stipends: Commensurate with the candidate's level of training.

Applications: Submit the Standardized Pathology Fellowship application (available on the CAP website) with curriculum vitae, personal statement, and three letters of references.

Departmental website: https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/pathology.

Contact Information:
Ms. Kathleen Pitisi, MBA
Program Coordinator
Telephone: (631) 444 2224
Email: Kathleen.pitisi@stonybrookmedicine.edu

For further information, contact:
Tahmeena Ahmed, MBBS
Director of Hematopathology Fellowship
Email: Tahmeena.Ahmed@stonybrookmedicine.edu

[#10531-2, exp. 25 April 2022]

New York, Stony Brook University Hospital-Surgical

Stony Brook University Hospital
Selective Pathology: Surgical Pathology Fellowship
1 Open Position for 2022
2 Open Positions for 2023

Description: This ACGME accredited program is at Stony Brook University Hospital, located on the north shore of Long Island, 55 miles east of New York City. This one-year fellowship will provide an intensive experience in general surgical pathology and subspecialties including breast, GYN, GI, pulmonary, renal, neuropathology and placental pathology. The fellow will become familiar with the innovative use of technology to improve workflow and quality assurance/improvement within surgical pathology. The service includes approximately 27,000 cases per year, encompassing a wide variety of organ systems and subspecialties. The fellow is involved in the performance and interpretation of frozen sections, supervision of the gross room, sign out of cases and presentation at conferences. He/she will have the opportunity to teach residents and medical students and will have outstanding opportunities to participate in translational research.

Requirements: 4 years of ACGME approved AP/CP training or 3 years of AP training. At a minimum the applicant must have completed all USMLE steps and be eligible to take ABP board examinations.

Stipends: Commensurate with the candidate's level of training.

Applications: Submit the Standardized Pathology Fellowship application (available on the CAP website) with curriculum vitae, personal statement, and three letters of references.

Departmental website: https://renaissance.stonybrookmedicine.edu/pathology.

Contact Information:
Ms. Kathleen Pitisi, MBA
Program Coordinator
Telephone: (631) 444 2224
Email: kathleen.pitisi@stonybrookmedicine.edu

For further information, contact:
Jingxuan Liu, MD, PhD
Director of Surgical Pathology Fellowship
Email: Jingxuan.liu@stonybrookmedicine.edu

[#10531-1, exp. 25 April 2022]

New York, SUNY Upstate Medical University-Cytopathology

Cytopathology Fellowship
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Openings for July 2022 and July 2023

Description:
This is a one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship program that offers advanced training in diagnostic cytopathology with a strong emphasis on Rapid On-Site Evaluation (ROSE) through telepathology and regularly scheduled Pathologist performed Fine Needle Aspirations (FNA) of palpable lesions. Cytopathology has its own FNA procedure room in the new Cancer Treatment Center. FNA assessments through telepathology occur throughout the day in endoscopy for EUS, EBUS and EBUS navigational procedures, as well as Interventional Radiology for non-palpable and deep-seated lesions. Opportunity is also available for training in ultrasound-guided FNAs. Substantial emphasis is placed on cyto histopathological correlation. SUNY has a new state-of-the-art molecular laboratory.

The SUNY Upstate Medical University Cytopathology Laboratory examines approximately 7,000 ThinPrep Paps, 3,500 non-gynecologic specimens and 2,100 FNAs. The Cytology department is staffed with six experienced cytotechnologists and 3 preparatory technicians and 4 board certified cytopathologists. ThinPrep Imaging Dual review technology is utilized in the laboratory. Ancillary techniques such as vast in-house immunocytochemistry and special stains, flow cytometry, molecular diagnostics and electron microscopy are available for more comprehensive evaluation of difficult cases. The fellowship offers opportunities for teaching residents and medical students and participation in research projects. Diagnostic, research, teaching, communication and managerial skills are emphasized. The fellow is involved in resident teaching conferences, departmental and interdepartmental conferences and tumor board.

SUNY has a large and beautiful campus in downtown Syracuse NY, home to the very popular Syracuse University college basketball team. Syracuse is a very lively town that is rich in music, art and sports.

Requirements:
Applicants should be Board-eligible or Board-certified in Anatomic Pathology or AP/CP and have successfully completed USMLE Step III.

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

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

[#10301, exp. 2 March 2022]

New York, University of Rochester-Blood Bank / Transfusion Medicine

Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine Fellowship

Description: This one year ACGME-approved fellowship program includes didactic and practical training in advanced immunohematology, therapeutic and donor apheresis, extracorporeal photopheresis, blood donation, viral and bacterial testing, component processing and storage, coagulation, HLA, Patient Blood Management, and stem cell collection and processing at the University of Rochester Medical Center (870 beds) and the Northeast Division Red Cross Blood Services. The URMC blood bank is an AABB-accredited Immunohematology Reference Laboratory. This program provides for experience in perinatal transfusion as well as apheresis in neonates and children. Graded assumption of responsibility for medical, administrative, and instructional activities by the fellow are integral to the training program. Protected research time is included and research opportunities are provided commensurate with the fellow's interests and experience. The University of Rochester Medical Center has a long history of innovative and dynamic research in transfusion medicine/blood banking, hematology and related fields and many mentors to choose from in clinical, translational and basic investigation. A second and further years of research training may be possible in some instances. Further information can be found on our website at https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/education/graduate-medical-education/prospective-fellows/transfusion-medicine-fellowship.aspx.

Requirements: At the start of fellowship training, applicants should have completed pathology residency training and be Board eligible/certified in CP or AP/CP, or have completed residency training in internal medicine, anesthesiology, obstetrics/gynecology, surgery, or pediatrics, and be Board eligible/certified.

Stipends: Commensurate with the applicant's level of postgraduate training

Openings: One position for 2021-22 & 2023-2024

Interested applicants can apply to https://redcap.urmc.rochester.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=K8DMJEA7NN.

Majed Refaai, MD
Professor, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Transfusion Medicine Fellowship Director

Melissa Sullivan
Fellowship Coordinator
Email: Melissa_Sullivan@urmc.rochester.edu

[#10038-1, exp. 26 October 2021]

New York, University of Rochester-Forensic

 

Monroe County Office of the Medical Examiner
Affiliation with University of Rochester Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Forensic Pathology Fellowship

Openings: 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Description: The Monroe County Office of the Medical Examiner (MCOME) in conjunction with the University of Rochester Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine offers a one-year long ACGME accredited fellowship program in Forensic Pathology—the only one in Upstate New York. The MCOME, located in Rochester, NY, serves all of Monroe County as well as 11 surrounding counties, covering cities and towns, rivers, lakes, national parks, farms, and hunting areas. This allows for a unique variety of both rural and urban cases, with over 3000 death investigations and over 1200 autopsies per year, including roughly 45-50 homicides annually. The MCOME team includes 2 full-time, board-certified forensic pathologists, 9 forensic toxicologists, medical death investigators and autopsy technicians. The office also has a case manager, a forensic transcriptionist, and other administrative support staff to assist with a smooth transition and productive working environment. A full range of consultative services including neuropathology, forensic odontology, and anthropology are available.

The fellowship addresses on-scene death investigation by providing opportunities to accompany the medical investigators to scenes. It also includes exposure to the courtroom and testimony, first by accompanying the forensic pathologists and later by giving sworn testimony in the cases in which the fellow has participated. On-site training is available in forensic toxicology and odontology. Additional off-site rotations include visits to the Monroe County Crime Lab (ballistics, serology, and trace evidence), firearms training, and a forensic anthropology course. The fellow will be expected to interact with and instruct medical students, residents, law enforcement officers, and attorneys during regular business. Private office space and ample educational materials including standard texts and microscopic glass slide reviews will be provided. There will be regularly scheduled didactics, Journal Clubs, and diagnostic consensus conferences with faculty members. The fellow will be given time and funding to attend at least one national meeting (either NAME or AAFS). Further information regarding the program can be found here: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/education/graduate-medical-education/prospective-fellows/forensic-pathology.aspx.

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

Stipends: Commensurate with the year four or five of postgraduate training.

Interested applicants can apply at https://redcap.urmc.rochester.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=8FYMW3F4PK.

Applications:
Melissa Sullivan
Fellowship Coordinator
Email: Melissa_Sullivan@urmc.rochester.edu

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New York, University of Rochester-GU

Genitourinary Pathology Fellowship

Positions Available: 2022-2023, 2023-2024

Dr. Xiaoyan Liao leads this one-year, non-accredited department fellowship in Genitourinary Pathology. The program was established in 2005, and is divided into three primary activities: 1) clinically oriented work which includes supervised sign out of genitourinary case material and presentation at clinical conferences; 2) clinical/pathologic research and/or more basic bench research; 3) teaching of residents and medical students.

The Surgical Pathology Division at the University of Rochester is a large one: its more than 30 faculty are responsible for approximately 95,000 cases annually, including those from the medical center’s flagship hospital, Strong Memorial Hospital, as well as four of its affiliates in the surrounding upstate NY region. The Division is completely subspecialized and is home to three departmental fellows including the genitourinary pathology fellowship. There is a significant number of complex and unusual genitourinary specimens through the year. In addition, the Urology and Pathology departments have a wide range of clinical and basic research activities with particular strengths in prostate and bladder cancer research. In the past, we have conducted a variety of research projects where the fellows were the lead presenters/authors. Some of the examples include studies on the utility of frozen section assessment of surgical margins during urological surgeries, immunohistochemistry of biomarkers in a set of tissue microarray consisting of radical prostatectomy specimens, and associations between prostate biopsy and radical prostatectomy findings. Fellows have also been involved in collaborative projects with other departments, including urology, medical oncology, radiation oncology, and radiology.

Individuals interested in applying to these programs must have completed a four-year accredited AP/CP Pathology Residency program and be board eligible/certified.

Required Documents: CAP Standard Fellowship Application, Personal Statement, Curriculum Vitae, 3 Letters of Recommendation, USMLE Scores

Interested applicants can apply at: https://redcap.urmc.rochester.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=A7PJF9TTL7

Contact:
Xiaoyan Liao, B. Med, PhD
Program Director

Melissa Sullivan
Fellowship Coordinator
Email: Melissa_Sullivan@urmc.rochester.edu

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New York, University of Rochester-Laboratory medicine

Lab Medical Directorship/MS in Business Administration Fellowship

University of Rochester Medical Center Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is the first in the country to offer an innovative new fellowship in Laboratory Medical Directorship combined with a Masters of Science in Business Administration at the renowned Simon School of Business. This new 2-year program is designed to train future laboratory leaders who can take on administrative roles and promote the value of active laboratory directorship and management as it relates to the practice of pathology and medicine as a whole. Fellows will get hands on laboratory director experience with opportunities for research and teaching as well as complete their part-time masters at SIMON. Interested Candidates can find more information and apply at https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/pathology-labs/education/clinical-fellowships/laboratory-medical-directorship-s-in-business-admi.aspx.

Requirements: Applicants should have completed pathology residency training and be Board eligible/certified AP/CP or CP only.

Required Documents: Curriculum Vitae, Personal Statement, 3 Letters of Recommendation, USMLE Scores

Positions Available: 2021-2023, 2022-2024

Contact:
Tamera Paczos, MD
Program Director

Melissa Sullivan
Fellowship Coordinator
Email: Melissa_Sullivan@urmc.rochester.edu

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New York, University of Rochester-Pediatric

Milton J. Finegold Pediatric Pathology Fellowship

Currently the only Pediatric Pathology Fellowship offered in Upstate New York. This one-year ACGME accredited fellowship is unique, as the fellow will work with the Department of Pathology as well as other departments at Golisano Children’s Hospital, but also the Monroe County Office of the Medical Examiner. The University of Rochester Medical Center is one of a kind which holds both pediatric and maternal cases under the same roof. With this the fellow will be exposed to pediatric and perinatal anatomic, and clinical pathology training related to Maternal-Fetal Medicine, Pediatric GI, Pediatric Hematology/Oncology, Pediatric Surgery, Neonatology, and Pediatric Cardiology services with over 1000 general pediatric cases and over 2000 placental and perinatal cases per year. Learn more about us at: https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/education/graduate-medical-education/prospective-fellows/pediatric-pathology-fellowship.aspx.

Interested applicants can apply at https://redcap.urmc.rochester.edu/redcap/surveys/?s=E7XHYADNJ3.

Available: 2021-2022, 2022-2023, 2023-2024 academic years

Requirements: Applicants should have completed pathology residency training and be Board eligible/certified in AP or AP/CP.

Required Documents: Curriculum Vitae, Personal Statement, 3 Letters of Recommendation, USMLE Scores

Contact:
Philip Katzman, MD
Program Director

Melissa Sullivan
Fellowship Coordinator
Email: Melissa_Sullivan@urmc.rochester.edu

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