Allegheny General Hospital
Allegheny Cytopathology Fellowship
Pittsburgh, PA
Opening for July 1, 2023

The 1-year fellowship in cytopathology offers advanced training in cytopathology with emphasis on FNA biopsy and the selective applications of ancillary techniques. Fellows are actively involved in the practice of cytopathology including gynecologic and non-gynecologic pathology specimens. We accessioned approximately 14,000 GYN and 8,000 non-GYN specimens. Fellows receive increasing levels of responsibility commensurate with their level of performance. Emphasis is also placed on the integration of surgical pathology with cytology and the use of both air-dried Diff-Quik and alcohol fixed stains as well as liquid-based monolayer preparations. The fellows participate in the service, teaching and research activities of the cytology division. Of the more than 1,500 FNA biopsies at Allegheny General Hospital annually, the fellows assist and perform all preliminary interpretations and also review all consultation cases. Fellows also participate in a number of ongoing conferences, resident teaching and clinically applied research projects.

Stipends and benefits:
Commensurate with the level of training.

Inquiries:
Kossivi Dantey, M.D.
Cytology Fellowship Program Director
Telephone: (412) 359-6037
Email: Kossivi.dantey@ahn.org

Application process:
Please send or email a cover letter, current curriculum vitae, personal statement and three letters of recommendation to Kossivi Dantey, M.D.

[#11994, exp. 13 April 2023]

Hematopathology Fellowship
Openings for 2024-2025

The Department of Pathology at Fox Chase Cancer Center (FCCC) is offering 2 one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship positions in Hematopathology beginning 7/1/2024. A second year for this time slot will also be available for academic pursuits to interested candidates.

Fox Chase Cancer Center is a nationally ranked NCI-designated multidisciplinary comprehensive cancer center.

Our training program is clinically- and academically-oriented with focus on development of diagnostic skills in bone marrow and lymph node pathology, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometric immunophenotyping, peripheral blood interpretation, and in-depth molecular genomic analysis. Fellows in Hematopathology are a critical component of the multidisciplinary approach to leukemia and lymphoma care at Fox Chase Cancer Center. Educational activities include sign out, case reviews, tumor boards, and journal clubs. Rotations in the very active Molecular Diagnostic Laboratory and Children Hospital of Philadelphia are included in the training.

Applicants:
The candidate must be an MD or DO, completed residency training in AP, CP or AP/CP in an ACGME accredited program and be eligible or certified by the American Board of Pathology in either clinical pathology, anatomic pathology or clinical and anatomic pathology. Applications will be evaluated on an on-going basis and will be accepted until the position is filled. Complete applications packages should be submitted to hemepathfellowship@fccc.edu. Complete application packages should contain:

1) CAP Standardized Fellowship Application https://www.cap.org/member-resources/residents
2) CV
3) Personal Statement
4) Photo
5) USMLE results (parts 1, 2, and 3)
6) ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
7) Three letters of recommendation (one letter from current program director, and two from other physicians who know the applicant well, preferably one being a hematopathologist)

[#10861, exp. 27 August 2022]

Oncologic Surgical Pathology Fellowship
Openings for 2022-2023 and 2023-2024

The Department of Pathology at Fox Chase Cancer Center has one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship positions available in Oncologic Surgical Pathology beginning July 1, 2022. The possibility of an additional year of ACGME-accredited Hematopathology training is also available.

Fox Chase Cancer Center is a nationally ranked 100-bed NCI-designated multidisciplinary comprehensive cancer center with a departmental affiliation with Thomas Jefferson University. The department processes over 15,000 surgical specimens, 2,500 frozen sections, and 4,000 non-gyn cytology specimens yearly, all of which are cancer or cancer-related. There is extensive material in head and neck, breast, pulmonary, gastrointestinal, urologic, gynecologic, dermatology and hematolymphoid neoplasms. The department has board certified surgical pathologists including hematopathologists, cytopathologists, a dermatopathologist, immunopathologist and cytogeneticist with busy consultation services, and an active molecular pathology laboratory.

The fellowship program is designed to provide an in-depth experience in tumor pathology with emphasis on diagnosis. Ample time for scholarly activities is facilitated by three full time pathologists’ assistants who gross all specimens and prepare all frozen sections.

Applications are available at www.fccc.edu and questions should be directed to Douglas B. Flieder, M.D. or Lori Schaffert at path.fellowship@fccc.edu.

[#10907 exp. 22 August 2022]

Blood Banking / Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Opening for 2023

The Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center invites applications for a one-year ACGME-accredited Fellowship in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine. Trainees will be provided training in all aspects of clinical adult and pediatric transfusion medicine, immunohematology, on-site therapeutic apheresis, allogeneic and autologous hematopoietic stem cell collection and processing, coagulation, and HLA (Histocompatibility) testing. Education in blood collection and processing is also covered. The fellow will work closely with the Medical Director and five other clinical pathologists to provide clinical consultation to the medical staff in areas of apheresis, immunohematology, and clinical transfusion medicine. The fellow will have opportunities for teaching medical students, technologists, residents, and fellows from other services. This program will provide the fellow with a rich educational experience leading to expertise in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine and the qualifications for eligibility for specialty certification in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine. It will form a basis for a career in the academic or community practice setting.

The faculty, residents, and main laboratory facilities are housed in the Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center. The adult hospital has a capacity of approximately 500 beds and the free standing children's hospital approximately 75 beds. It is a both an adult and pediatric tertiary care hospital and the main teaching hospital of the Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine. It includes a Level I trauma center, a Level III neonatal intensive care unit, and is a major referral center for complicated adult and pediatric hematology/oncology cases. The Division of Clinical Pathology has abundant clinical opportunities for training a fellow in Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine. The Transfusion Service of the Hershey Medical Center is a full service operation providing allogeneic and autologous hematopoietic stem cell collections, plateletpheresis collection, therapeutic phlebotomy, and therapeutic apheresis. Annually, approximately 20,000 units of allogeneic red blood cells (~33,000 total blood components) are transfused, and ~1300 therapeutic apheresis procedures are performed (including plasma exchange, red cell exchange, cytoreduction, and peripheral blood stem cell collections). The Blood Bank/Transfusion Service is accredited by CAP, FACT, and the AABB.

Requirements:
  •   MD, DO or foreign equivalent with ECFMG certification
  •   Applicants should be ABMS board-certified or board-eligible in combined Clinical/Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology only, Hematology, Pediatrics,
    Internal Medicine, Obstetrics/Gynecology, Anesthesiology, Surgery, Colon and Rectal Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery, Neurological Surgery, Plastic Surgery, or
    Thoracic Surgery.
  •   Eligible for Pennsylvania medical license
  •   US citizen, green card or J1 Visa

Applications process:
Applications are evaluated on an on-going basis and will be accepted beginning 12-24 months prior to the anticipated start date. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please forward the CAP Standardized Application for Pathology Fellowships, a cover letter with a personal statement, curriculum vitae, USMLE test scores, and letters of reference from your current/most recent program director and three additional individuals.

Applications should be addressed to:

Evelyn M. Potochny, DO
Program Director, Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
Department of Pathology, H169
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
500 University Drive, PO Box 850
Hershey, PA 17033

Applications must be submitted via the link on the website: https://residency.med.psu.edu/programs/blood-banking-transfusion-medicine-fellowship/

Please send question to Beth Smith, C-TAGME, GME Coordinator II, at esmith31@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center of The Pennsylvania State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer; Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.

[#11178, exp. 10 September 2022]

Hematopathology Fellowship
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Opening for 2024

The Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center invites applications for a one-year ACGME-accredited Fellowship in Hematopathology, starting July 1, 2024. Trainees will be provided broad exposure to all aspects of the laboratory evaluation of benign and malignant hematolymphoid disorders including automated laboratory testing, coagulation, morphology, immunophenotyping, molecular and cytogenetic methods. In addition, the Fellow will participate in research and teaching activities with mentoring from the faculty. The successful Fellow will achieve a solid base of competencies to pursue an academic or private practice career.

The PSMSHMC is a 494-bed tertiary care facility associated with the Penn State Hershey Cancer Institute, Penn State Children's Hospital and Penn State College of Medicine, that provides abundant clinical and research material in the areas of adult and pediatric hematolymphoid diseases including an active bone marrow transplantation program. The Hematopathology service also provides consultative services to extramural Pathologists and Oncologists.

Requirements:
  •   MD, DO or foreign equivalent with ECFMG certification
  •   Board-certified or eligible in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology from the ABP or a primary certificate plus a subspecialty certificate in hematology from
    another member medical specialty board of the ABMS
  •   Eligible for Pennsylvania medical license
  •   US citizen, green card, or J1 Visa

Applications process:
Applications are evaluated on an on-going basis and will be accepted until the position is filled. Please forward the CAP Standardized Application for Pathology Fellowships, a cover letter with a personal statement, curriculum vitae, USMLE test scores, and letters of reference from your current/most recent program director and three additional individuals.

Applications should be addressed to:

Michael G. Bayerl, MD
Program Director, Hematopathology Fellowship
Department of Pathology, H179
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
500 University Drive, PO Box 850
Hershey, PA 17033

Applications must be uploaded via the directions on our website: https://residency.med.psu.edu/programs/hematopathology-fellowship/

Questions can be sent to our GME Coordinator, Beth Smith, C-TAGME, at esmith31@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center of The Pennsylvania State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer; Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.

[#11179, exp. 10 September 2022]

Surgical Pathology Fellowship
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
Opening for 2023

The Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center and the College of Medicine of the Pennsylvania State University are soliciting applications for a fellowship position in Surgical Pathology to start July 1, 2023. This is a fully-funded one year ACGME-accredited position that includes training in all aspects of adult and pediatric Surgical Pathology. Surgical Pathology accessions exceed 41,000 cases/year and reflect the broad variety of specialties practiced at our 500-bed tertiary care hospital, Children's Hospital (75 beds), Cancer Institute, outpatient surgical center, Endoscopy Center, clinics, and cases referred by practitioners at other institutions.

Our institution supports approximately 600 residents and fellows in > 60 training programs. The Division of Anatomic Pathology is an entirely subspecialized practice of 24 faculty members. The fellowship stresses autonomy and heightened responsibility, is flexible so as to nurture the fellow’s career goals, and encourages scholarly activity. Recent graduates have taken academic as well as private positions.

Hershey is a pleasant south-central PA community with excellent schools and abundant recreational opportunities. We are conveniently located within easy driving distance to Harrisburg (the state capital), Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington, DC, and Atlantic coastal areas.

Requirements:
  •   M.D., D.O. or foreign equivalent with ECFMG certification
  •   USMLE scores ≥ 215 or equivalent
  •   Board-certified or board-eligible in combined Anatomic/Clinical Pathology or Anatomic Pathology only
  •   Eligible for Pennsylvania medical license
  •   U.S. citizen, green card, J1 Visa

Applications process:
Applications are evaluated on an on-going basis. Please forward the CAP Standardized Application for Pathology Fellowships, a cover letter with a personal statement, curriculum vitae, USMLE test scores, and letters of reference from your current/most recent program director and two additional individuals.

Applications should be addressed to:

Nicole Williams, MD
Program Director, Surgical Pathology Fellowship
Department of Pathology, H179
Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center
500 University Drive, PO Box 850
Hershey, PA 17033

Applications must be submitted via the link on the website: https://residency.med.psu.edu/programs/surgical-pathology-fellowship/

Please send question to Beth Smith, C-TAGME, GME Coordinator II, at esmith31@pennstatehealth.psu.edu

Website: https://residency.med.psu.edu/programs/surgical-pathology-fellowship/

The Milton S. Hershey Medical Center of The Pennsylvania State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer; Women and Minorities are Encouraged to Apply.

[#11177, exp. 10 September 2022]

Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
American Red Cross Penn-Jersey Region
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Fellowship in Blood Banking / Transfusion Medicine
Opening for 2024-2025

The Fellowship is a joint program supported by the Thomas Jefferson University Hospital (TJUH) and the American Red Cross (ARC) Blood Services, Penn-Jersey Region. The fellowship is approved for one year of training in blood banking.

The concentration of study includes compatibility testing, resolution of antibody problems, therapeutic apheresis, administration of blood and blood products to various patient populations, including transplantation, the use of platelet matching, donor apheresis, whole blood collection, pediatric and neonatal transfusion, component processing and distribution, methodologies used in standard compatibility testing as well as in a large consultation reference laboratory, platelet and neutrophil serology and HLA testing. Teaching opportunities to the residents, nurses, medical students and technical staff at TJUH are provided.

The first two months are spent at TJUH with the exception of a selected orientation at ARC. The Fellow will split the remaining ten months between TJUH and ARC, with a two week rotation at Nemours duPont Hospital for Children in Wilmington, DE and a one week rotation in the HLA Labs at TJUH and ARC.

The Transfusion Medicine Department at TJUH includes the Blood Bank Laboratory, Therapeutic Apheresis Unit and Blood Donor Center. There are opportunities for collaboration with Oncology, Obstetrics, Pediatrics, Surgery and other clinical areas (Dialysis, Transplantation). Hematology Fellows and Pathology Residents rotate through the Blood Bank on a regular basis. The operational responsibilities of the service are covered by the Blood Bank Fellow and Pathology Residents under constant attending backup.

The Fellow is the principal liaison between the various clinical services and the TJUH Transfusion Service. There are abundant opportunities for clinical and basic research interaction within TJUH. Academic pursuits or research projects are required of the Fellow. The program also can be modified to provide individualized attention to relevant areas.

Requirements: Candidates must be eligible to sit for Blood Bank boards through the ABP upon completion of the fellowship. Refer to the ABP requirements.

Stipend: Commensurate with the year of postgraduate training.

Staff: Julie Katz Karp, M.D., Program Director

Applications: Should be directed to:

Carole Ayling, Program Coordinator
Transfusion Medicine
111 S. 11th Street
Room 8220 Gibbon Building
Philadelphia, PA 19107

Email: carole.ayling@jefferson.edu

Program Website: http://www.jefferson.edu/jmc/departments/pathology/education/fellowships/blood_bank.html

[#12389, exp. 12 July 2023]

Cytopathology Fellowship
July 1, 2024 - June 30, 2025

Description:
This one-year Fellowship Program provides extensive training in diagnostic cytopathology in the heart of Philadelphia. The laboratory processes 4,500 gynecologic and 7,000 non-gynecologic specimens per year, including 3,000 fine needle aspirations. The laboratory is staffed by four full-time board-certified cytopathologists and equipped with a modern computer system (EPIC), multi-headed microscope with video camera and monitor, and computerized image analyzer. The fellow participates in the service (including FNA Clinic), teaching, and research activities of the laboratory, with a strong emphasis on fellow education. There is ample opportunity to examine a large collection of approximately 4,000 glass slide study sets on various cytologic specimens with histologic correlation. The fellow will also learn the application of immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, molecular diagnostics, cytogenetics, image analysis of cytologic specimens, and performance of ultrasound-guided FNA. The fellow has the opportunity to attend regular didactic sessions, teach residents at monthly slide sessions, and present at monthly thyroid tumor board. We also offer robust opportunities for research and presentations at national meetings. Interviews of eligible candidates will be considered via phone or video conference.

Requirements:
Candidates must have completed an AP or combined AP/CP residency and must be eligible for a license to practice medicine in Pennsylvania.

Stipends:
Commensurate with level of postgraduate training.

Program Director: Allison Goldberg, MD

Applications:
Applications should be submitted by August 1, 22 months prior to intended fellowship start date, and forwarded to:

Allison Goldberg, MD
Director, Cytopathology Fellowship Program
Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Department of Cytopathology
132 S. 10th Street, Room 285D Main
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Telephone: (215) 955-5031
Fax: (215) 955-2426
Email: Allison.Goldberg@jefferson.edu

Website: Please visit our website for a complete checklist:
http://www.jefferson.edu/jmc/departments/pathology/education/fellowships/cytopathology.html

[#12618, exp. 28 May 2023]

Hematopathology Fellowship

Currently accepting applications for the 2022 - 2023 academic year

ACGME accredited 1-year fellowship in Hematopathology. Training program provides fellows with broad and in-depth knowledge of adult and pediatric hematopathology and related immunologic, cytogenetic and molecular techniques. By the end of their training, fellows are expected to be competent and independent in all aspects of diagnostic hematopathology.

Please submit:

  •   Completed fellowship application
  •   Curriculum Vitae
  •   Personal Statement
  •   Photo
  •   USMLE score report
  •   ECFMG certificate (international)
  •   Three (3) letters of recommendation

For application and additional information: Hematopathology | University of Pennsylvania | Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (upenn.edu)

Program Coordinator: Scott Weidamoyer
Email address: scott.weidamoyer@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

[#12520, exp. 4 May 2023]

Surgical Pathology Fellowship
Starting June 15th, will accept applications for the 2024 - 2025 academic year.

ACGME accredited 1-year fellowship in general surgical pathology. The responsibilities of fellows include supervised signout of a comprehensive range of medical and oncologic surgical specimens and responsibility for frozen section diagnoses. Fellows rotate through all of the surgical pathology subspecialty rotations and may choose a subspecialty of particular interest for additional concentration during their elective time.

Please submit:
  •  Completed fellowship application
  •  Curriculum Vitae
  •  Personal Statement
  •  Photo
  •  USMLE score report
  •  ECFMG certificate (international)
  •  Three (3) letters of recommendation

Link: Surgical Pathology Fellowship | University of Pennsylvania | Pathology and Laboratory Medicine (upenn.edu)
Program Coordinator: Vikki Scott
Email address: Vikki.Scott@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

[#12274, exp. 14 March 2023]

Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Pathology Fellowship Program
Soft Tissue/Bone Pathology Fellowship
Currently accepting applications for the 2023 - 2024 academic year

The Soft Tissue/Bone Pathology Fellowship (STB Fellow) is offered to PGY4 (or 3 for AP only trainee) and above residents and aimed toward the development of either academically or community oriented surgical pathologists with a subspecialty interest in bone and soft tissue pathology. The program is under the academic direction of Paul J. Zhang, MD, Director of the Soft Tissue and Bone Pathology Service at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Please submit:

  • Completed fellowship application
  • Curriculum Vitae
  • Personal Statement
  • Photo
  • Three (3) letters of recommendation

Program Coordinator: Evelyn Jones

Email address: evelyn.jones@pennmedicine.upenn.edu

[#11399, exp. 29 September 2022]

Pennsylvania Hospital
University of Pennsylvania Health System
Department of Pathology
Surgical Pathology Fellowship
Immediate Opening (07/01/2024-06/30/2025)

Description: The Department of Pathology of Pennsylvania Hospital, University of Pennsylvania Health System (UPHS) offers a one-year fellowship in surgical pathology from July 2024 to June 2025. The fellow's primary responsibilities include signing out of surgical cases, frozen section diagnosis and various tumor board conferences presentations. The program offers excellent experience in general surgical pathology training, with particular emphasis on breast, GYN, GI and ENT pathology. In addition, the fellow is able to do elective rotations at the Hospital of University of Pennsylvania (HUP), to expand his/her subspecialty interests. There is also opportunity for attending conferences and research projects.

Requirements: This position is open to applicants who have completed their training in AP and are Board eligible or certified.

Stipends: Are commensurate with the resident's level of training.

Application: Applications to be submitted immediately. Inquiries should be directed to:

Franz Fogt, MD, Program Director
Karla Recalde, Program Coordinator
Department of Pathology
Pennsylvania Hospital
801 Spruce Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
Email: franz.fogt@pennmedicine.upenn.edu; Karla.Recalde@pennmedicine.upenn.edu
Telephone: (215) 829-3544 / (215) 829-6992

[#13027, exp. 10 August 2023]

Cellular Therapy Fellowship
Opening for 2023-2024

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania seeks candidates for a Fellowship position in the Academic Support Staff. This appointment will be for one (1) year.

This is a training position in the rapidly expanding field of cellular therapy. The candidate will work at the campuses of both the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania (HUP) and the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP), with three current Good Manufacturing Practice (cGMP) facilities: the Clinical Cell and Vaccine Production Facility (CVPF) at Penn, the Cell and Gene Therapy Laboratory (CGTL) and the Clinical Vector Core (CVC) both at CHOP. The cellular therapy activities at HUP and CHOP cover the entire range of standard-of-care adult and pediatric bone marrow transplant, from collection to processing to infusion. The cGMP facilities also engage in a large number clinical trials under Investigational New Drug or Device Exemptions (IND/IDEs) approved by the FDA, some of which are in collaboration with third party industrial sponsors. Examples of these IND/IDEs include the manufacturing of Chimeric Antigen Receptor T cells, virus specific cytotoxic T lymphocytes, and selective T/B cell depleted transplant grafts. The candidate will have a wide exposure of different cGMP labs within walking distance, learn the set up and operation of cGMP facilities, in addition to the actual manufacturing processes.

Cellular therapy is a highly regulated field. The candidate will also engage in managing different quality aspects of cell manufacturing, participate in drafting IND/IDE Chemistry, Manufacturing and Controls (CMC) sections, including response to FDA inquiries. There are numerous opportunities for quality improvement projects. Didactic training, either one-on-one with a faculty or part of more formal course, is also available. The candidate is encouraged to tailor the one-year program to suit individual background and needs, while still gaining enough exposure to become proficient in all areas. Ideally, a successful candidate would leave the program feeling confident to direct a cell therapy facility.

Applicants must have an M.D. or Ph.D. or equivalent degree and have demonstrated excellent qualifications in education, research, and clinical care. Documents needed: Curriculum Vitae; Personal Statement; three potential references.

Applications and Inquiries to:
Yongping Wang, MD, PhD
Director, Cell and Gene Therapy Lab
Children's Hospital of Philadelphia
Email: wangy2@chop.edu

[#12349, exp. 6 August 2023]

UPMC Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship
2024-2025

The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center Department of Pathology is recruiting to fill two positions in their ACGME-approved Molecular Genetic Pathology (MGP) fellowship for 2024 - 2025. The recently renovated Molecular & Genomic Pathology laboratory at UPMC performs >21,000 molecular tests annually spanning major areas of solid tumor, hematologic oncology and genetics. Most assays are performed using next generation sequencing (NGS). Extensive exposure to NGS-based molecular tests will be offered. Additional training in molecular infectious disease, HLA, clinical genetics, FISH, cytogenetics and lab management is offered. Participation in assay development/research projects and proficiency testing is expected. Candidates with prior molecular experience are encouraged to apply.

Interested and qualified individuals who are board-eligible or board-certified in anatomical pathology or molecular genetics should submit the required documents (http://path.upmc.edu/fellowship/mole-dx/index.htm) to the Fellowship Director:

Tim Oury, MD
Director, MGP Fellowship
Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh
Clinical Lab Building
3477 Euler Way, Room 8032
Pittsburgh, PA 15213-2582
Phone: (412) 802-6797
Facsimile: (412) 802-6799
Email: tdoury@pitt.edu

[#10972, exp. 16 September 2022]

   
Pediatric Pathology Fellowship
UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting applications for July 1, 2023

The Department of Pathology at the UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh, invites interested applicants to apply for a Pediatric Pathology Fellowship position available for 2023-2024.

The fellowship program in the Division of Pediatric Pathology, Department of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine is one of the oldest in the country. The ACGME-accredited program prepares qualified candidates for the Pediatric Pathology board exam, sanctioned by the American Board of Pathology.

CHP, a premier 315-bed pediatric hospital, consistently ranks in the top tier among pediatric hospitals by US News and World Report. The Dept. of Pathology has approximately 10,000 surgical pathology accessions and 1400 cytology specimens per year, in addition to placental and perinatal specimens accessioned at UPMC Magee Women’s Hospital - a core rotation. Pediatric and perinatal autopsies offer extensive opportunities to learn postmortem pathology.

The program has a staff of 8 faculty members dedicated to pediatric and perinatal pathology and research, and subspecialty support rendered by members of other divisions in the Department of Pathology. Our faculty covers the full spectrum of interests and expertise, including pediatric tumors, Neural Crest disorders, cardiac and other congenital malformations, liver, lung, renal, gonadal, transplant, placental and developmental pathology, hematopathology, neuropathology, informatics and others. Our fellows are exposed to routine examples of pediatric disease to cases of the highest complexity of modern medicine.

Interested applicants who by the time of applying have completed training in an ACGME accredited AP or AP/CP program are encouraged to inquire:

Ana Maria Gómez, M.D., Ph.D.
UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh
Dept of Pathology B255
4401 Penn Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
Telephone: (412) 692-5650
Email: gomezam@upmc.edu

[#12058, exp. 22 April 2023]

Breast/GYN Pathology Fellowship (Clinical Instructorship)
UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital
University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, Pittsburgh, PA
Accepting applications for July 1, 2023

The Department of Pathology at the UPMC Magee-Womens Hospital of Pittsburgh, invites interested applicants to apply for a combined Breast/GYN Pathology Fellowship (clinical instructorship) position available for the year 2023-2024.

This 12 month non-ACGME subspecialty pathology training for 3 trainees in a large academic tertiary care specialty hospital of the UPMC Health System focuses predominantly on health issues unique to women throughout their lives.

The clinical instructorship includes graduated independent sign-out of breast and gynecologic biopsy and resection specimens, including intraoperative gross and frozen section consultations. Supplemental training is flexible and typically includes gynecologic cytology, perinatal pathology, and molecular pathology.

Magee-Womens Hospital, a premier 383-bed women’s hospital, consistently ranks in the top tier in Gynecology by US News and World Report. The Department of Pathology at Magee has over 24,000 surgical pathology accessions (breast, gynecologic, and perinatal pathology specimens) and over 40,000 gynecologic cytology specimens per year.

The program has a staff of 12 faculty members dedicated to breast/gynecologic pathology and 2 dedicated to perinatal pathology and research, and subspecialty support rendered by members of other divisions in the Department of Pathology. Our faculty covers the full spectrum of interests and expertise, including breast tumors, gynecologic cancers, placental and developmental pathology, gynecologic cytopathology, informatics and others. Our fellows are exposed to routine examples of breast/gynecologic diseases to cases of the highest complexity of modern medicine. Additional information is available on the department instructorship website (OB/GYN Pathology Fellowship Program (upmc.edu))

The eligibility criteria includes an MD or an equivalent degree, having completed training in an ACGME accredited AP or AP/CP program, should be a US citizen or permanent resident, eligible for a full unrestricted Pennsylvania medical license and an ability to obtain staff privileges at UPMC. The eligible applicants should apply online (Fellowship Program - Online Application Form (upmc.com)) and send other documents to Dr. Bhargava.

Rohit Bhargava, M.D.
Professor of Pathology, University of Pittsburgh
Chief, Department of Pathology
Magee-Womens Hospital of UPMC
300 Halket Street
Pittsburgh PA 15213
Telephone: (412) 641-4640/4641/4651
Fax: (412) 641-1675
Email: bharrx@upmc.edu

[#12728, exp. 21 September 2023]