Cytopathology Fellowship
Unexpected Opening for 2022-2023
Opening for 2023-2024
2 Openings for 2024-2025

The Cytopathology Fellowship Program offers two positions for a one-year ACGME-accredited program that provides comprehensive training in diagnostic cytology. Our laboratories are located at the University of Miami Hospital and Clinics/Jackson Memorial Medical Center which provides service to over 65,000 in-patients and more than 300,000 out-patients annually. We evaluate approximately 20,000 cases per year, of which 9,000 are non-gynecologic, including over 2,700 fine needle aspirations. The location of our laboratory within the Department of Pathology provides ready access to a wealth of teaching material and three large libraries which offer unique patient care perspectives and research-related services.

The fellows cover the Breast Health Center, Thyroid, Head & Neck and Surgical Oncology Clinics with a total of 12,000 visits a year and participate by performing FNA and immediate FNA analyses at these clinics. During their second quarter, in order to have an intense hands on experience in performance of FNA, the Fellows may take 2-4 weeks of rotation in the FNA Clinics. They take an active role in teaching medical students and pathology residents, present at departmental conferences, and participate in the cytology workshops given by faculty at local and national meetings.

Requirements: Applicants must be American Board of Pathology eligible or certified in Anatomic/Clinical Pathology or Anatomic Pathology.

Stipends: Commensurate with the level of training and experience.

Faculty: Monica Garcia-Buitrago, MD, Carmen Gomez-Fernández, MD, Merce Jorda MD, PhD, MBA, Jaylou Velez-Torres, MD, Yiqin Zuo, MD

Application: Applications should be submitted by August 31 (22 months prior to start date). Candidates should submit the CAP standardized application, curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation via email to pathology.fellowships@miami.edu.

Fellowship Program Director
Monica Garcia-Buitrago M.D.
Professor of Pathology
Director, Cytopathology
University of Miami Miller School of Medicine
Email: mgarcia22@med.miami.edu

Fellowship Program Coordinator
Adriana Zanaty
Email: pathology.fellowships@miami.edu

[#10510-2, exp. 8 March 2022]

Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship
Unexpected Opening for 2022
Opening for 2023

We have an unexpected opening for the 2022-23 fellowship position. We are accepting applications for the 2023-24 fellowship position as of June 2021.

The subspecialty of Molecular Genetic Pathology employs testing of nucleic acids for disease diagnosis, prognosis and selection of therapy. A variety of tests are used for the detection and quantification of mutations in chromosomes, DNA, and RNA in four general areas of disease:
1. Hereditary diseases (e.g., epilepsy)
2. Hematologic malignancies (e.g., leukemia)
3. Solid tumors (e.g., lung cancer)
4. Infectious diseases (e.g., HIV/AIDS)

The fellow will rotate through molecular genetics, cytogenetics and microbiology laboratories at Feinberg-affiliated hospitals (Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago) and work with expert faculty who are nationally-recognized in the areas of education, research and patient care.

Education
Our Residency and Fellowship Programs function under the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University and are primarily based at Northwestern Memorial Hospital (NMH), which is consistently ranked as the top hospital in Illinois and in the top 10 nationwide. Our Northwestern University based faculty are dedicated to the education and mentorship of our trainees. The MGP fellow will work in a collegial environment with 22 pathology residents and 14 other fellows in which education and training remain the primary focus.

Research
The molecular laboratories provide translational and clinical research support to a variety of Centers and Institutes, including the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University, Northwestern Medicine Developmental Therapeutics Institute, Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Science Institute and NUgene. The MGP fellow will have opportunities to engage in translational and clinical research such as test development and validation in one or more areas.

Patient Care
Northwestern Memorial Hospital and Lurie Children’s Hospital are consistently ranked as the top hospitals in Illinois and among the best in the nation. The MGP faculty provide state-of-the-art testing to clinicians at these and other Feinberg-affiliated care sites for disease diagnosis, prognosis, selection of therapy and patient management.

Application
Send application materials and letters of recommendation to: molecularpathfellowship@northwestern.edu

[#10453, exp. 18 May 2022]

Feinberg School of Medicine
Northwestern University
Department of Pathology
Advanced Specialty Training Program (ASTP) in Genitourinary Pathology
Unexpected Opening for 2022-2023
Opening for 2023-2024

Note: We have an immediate opening for the Genitourinary Pathology ASTP Fellowship for the 2022-23 academic year. Please submit application material to Tyler Sutton at tyler.sutton@nm.org to be considered.

We are also still accepting applications for the 2023-24 academic year.

Clinical Experience
The candidate is expected to participate in the diagnosis of GU specimens from a wide range of benign and malignant urologic conditions and interdepartmental clinical conferences. In addition, ample opportunities are available for scholarly collaborations in all areas of GU pathology, including collaborations with investigators from the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University.

As a junior faculty member in the Department of Pathology, the ASTP instructor will be granted the privilege of independently signing out surgical pathology and frozen section cases and participating in on-call process similar to the department’s staff pathologists after an initial six-month observation period. Additionally, the ASTP instructor is expected to participate in interdepartmental clinical conferences and training of anatomic pathology residents.

Education & Research
Great environment for education and research at Northwestern Memorial Hospital with the NCI designated Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center and Prostate SPORE program. Fellows will get to participate in teaching conferences and a number of research projects.

Highlights
Northwestern Memorial Hospital is one of the premier referral medical centers in the Midwest for patients with urologic diseases and a Urology department with 20 full-time urologists on staff. Within pathology, there are 4,000+ GU cases per year, including more than 500 prostatectomies, more than 1,000 in-house prostate needle core biopsies, and a wide range of benign and malignant conditions from all other GU organs. Also, there are active consultation cases from 10 other Northwestern-affiliated hospitals. Fellows will get to experience Daily Surgical Pathology QA conference and weekly multidisciplinary GU tumor board conferences.

Eligibility and Requirements
Candidates must be board eligible or certified in anatomic pathology. We are currently unable to accept applications from J-1 visa holders at this time.

Application Process
Submit the following documents via email to the Program Coordinator at gupathfellowship@northwestern.edu:
  •   Current CV
  •   Personal statement
  •   Three letters of recommendation
  •   ASTP Application

[#10894, exp. 3 June 2022]

Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship
Iowa City, Iowa
Unexpected Opening for 2022-2023
Opening for 2024-2025

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

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

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

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

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

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

Applications will be accepted until fellowship position is filled.

Please visit our website for additional information by clicking here.

[#11148, exp. 13 August 2022]

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

An unexpected opening for one year position in an ACGME accredited Cytopathology fellowship is available for the July 2022-June 2023 academic year and an opening for a one year position is available for the July 2023-June 2024 academic year. The potential candidate for this position should have completed their AP or AP/CP pathology residency training in an ACGME accredited program before starting their fellowship training. They should be eligible to hold a medical license in Kentucky. Passing step III of the USLME is also required before being accepted for the position.

Currently the work volume at the University of Louisville Hospital includes over 2300 non-gynecologic specimens including 750 FNA procedures. A variety of procedures are performed in house including superficial FNA performed by Pathology staff and others performed under CT or US guidance including very active EUS, and EBUS services/procedures. Exposure to gynecologic specimens/PAP smears training and resources are available. The program offers opportunities for rotations in Flow Cytometry, Molecular Pathology and Immunohistochemistry as well as specialized rotations in subspecialties of Surgical Pathology based on candidate's interests. Fellows actively participate in the intra and interdepartmental conferences and are encouraged to be involved in research projects.

Louisville is an exciting place to live with numerous amenities for a city its size. It offers many cultural and sports activities and offers an excellent location with mild weather. It is home to the Kentucky Derby and the Cardinals College basketball and football teams.

Inquiries:
Ziyan Salih, MD
Associate Professor of Pathology
Director of Cytopathology
University of Louisville, Dept of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
530 S. Jackson Street
Louisville, KY 40202
Email: ziyan.salih@louisville.edu
Telephone: 502-852-5057
Fax: 502-852-1761

Applications Process:
Interested candidates should submit a universal ACGME application, a copy of their current C.V., a personal statement, copy of permanent visa (if applicable), copy of ECFMG certificate (if applicable), and three letters of recommendation to:

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

[#11090, exp. 16 July 2022]

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
Breast-GYN Surgical Pathology Fellowship: Unexpected opening for 2023-24

The Department of Pathology at UMass Chan Medical School and UMass Memorial Medical Center has an unexpected opening in July 2023 for its ACGME-accredited Fellowship in Breast and GYN Surgical Pathology. The program provides comprehensive training in all aspects of women’s pathology including breast, gynecologic tract, and obstetrical pathology with high specimen volume. Upon completion of the program, the fellow will be prepared to assume a role as a subspecialty consultant in women’s pathology in either an academic or private practice setting. The program also offers a broad-based research program which provides ample opportunities to participate in clinical/translational research.

Completion of core-training in an AP or AP-CP residency program is required and applicants should be committed to excellent clinical care in an academic medical center environment with a genuine interest in the field of Breast and GYN Pathology. USMLE STEP 3 and a full Massachusetts license will be required to begin the fellowship. 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 (available at https://www.umassmed.edu/pathology/residency/breast--gyn-pathology-fellowship/), CV, brief personal statement, and 3 letters of reference should be submitted by email to:

Jennifer Clark, MD, PhD
Associate Program Director
Breast-GYN Fellowship Program
Department of Pathology
UMass Memorial Medical Center
Email: jennifer.clark@umassmemorial.org

[#11961, exp. 18 January 2023]

Washington University School of Medicine
Selective (Surgical) Pathology Fellowship
Unexpected Opening for 2022-2023
Openings for 2024-2025

Description: The Department of Pathology and Immunology at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis announces openings for 2022-2023 and 2024-2025 for an accredited Surgical (Selective) Pathology fellowship. This is a one-year, ACGME-accredited fellowship.

The Division of Anatomic and Molecular Pathology at Washington University Medical Center (WUMC), St. Louis, Missouri trains three general surgical pathology fellows per year. The Division comprises thirty academic surgical pathologists. The department follows a hybrid subspecialty model. Current rotations include frozen section, consults, head & neck, gynecologic, breast, liver/gastrointestinal, cardiothoracic, bone & soft tissue and elective. Fellows are given a high degree of independence in working up cases which they subsequently sign out with the attending staff. The fellowship program includes strong training in intraoperative consultation and fellows read frozen sections independently after business hours. Experience with immunohistochemistry, special stains, molecular diagnostics, and other ancillary techniques is integrated into the workup of diagnostic cases throughout the training period. Elective time allows for fellows to train in other subspecialty areas and participate in patient safety and quality assurance activities. Opportunities for clinical research projects with the faculty are numerous.

Requirements:
Applicants must possess an MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent) and must be board-eligible in anatomic pathology before the fellowship begins. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Applications:
Applicants should submit an online application, curriculum vitae, personal statement, three reference letters, current photo, and USMLE and/or ECFMG scores. Questions and inquires can be directed to:

Jon Ritter, Program Director
c/o: Kim Green, Fellowship Coordinator
Washington University School of Medicine
Pathology and Immunology
660 South Euclid Ave.
Campus Box 8118
St. Louis, MO 63110
Telephone: (314) 747-8159
Email: greenkd@wustl.edu
Website: https://pathology.wustl.edu/training/training/clinical-fellowships/selective-surgical-pathology/

[#10414-1, exp. 13 March 2022]

Women's Health Pathology Fellowship
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Montefiore Medical Center
Unexpected Opening for 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

[#11133, exp. 10 October 2022]

Baylor College of Medicine
Cytopathology Fellowship
Unexpected Opening in July 2022

There is an unexpected opening in July 2022 for an ACGME-accredited cytopathology fellowship in the Department of Pathology at Baylor College of Medicine. The program is designed to provide comprehensive training in diagnostic cytology including fine needle aspiration biopsy with surgical pathology and clinical correlation. Fellows rotate at two affiliated hospitals, Ben Taub Hospital and Michael E. DeBakey Veterans Affairs Medical Center.

Candidates must be board eligible/certified in anatomic pathology or AP/CP.

Application [available at Cytopathology Fellowship (bcm.edu)], current CV, personal statement, transcript from medical school, Dean’s letter and three recommendation letters should be submitted by email to:

Neda Zarrin-Khameh, MD, MPH
Cytopathology Fellowship Director
Baylor College of Medicine
One Baylor Plaza
Houston, TX 77030
Email: Neda.Zarrin-Khameh@bcm.edu

[#11869, exp. 23 December 2022]

Pathology Fellowship Training Positions
MD Anderson Cancer Center
Unexpected Opening for 2022-23, Openings for 2023-24

Description: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. The hospital is located in the Texas Medical Center (TMC), and was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report’s 2020-21 rankings. Our mission at MD Anderson is to eliminate cancer, and it shows in our fervent commitment to research-driven cancer care and comprehensive educational programs to enable the next generation to join the fight to end cancer. The Department of Anatomical Pathology’s academic programs are competitive and comprehensive with a wide variety of specimens. Fellowship training is available in ten (10) surgical and subspecialty pathology areas. Each program is one-year in duration, and accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). For further information and program description, please click on the links below.

Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology
Breast Pathology
Cytopathology
Dermatopathology
Gastrointestinal & Liver Pathology
Genitourinary
Gynecologic Pathology
Head & Neck Pathology
Surgical Pathology
Thoracic Pathology

Requirements: Candidates must have an MD or DO degree, be board eligible/certified in AP or AP/CP, and eligible for Texas Training Permit. See other eligibility requirements.

Stipend: Commensurate with the candidate’s postgraduate training in pathology.

Application: Submit curriculum vitae, personal statement, three (3) letters of recommendation, and a letter of good standing from current program director via email at Pathology-Fellowship@MDAnderson.org. Please address the application and supporting documents to the program director:

MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd, Unit 085
Houston, TX 77030

For additional information, please contact:

Kareen Chin, MBA, C-TAGME
Program Manager

Monica Gilliam, MA
Program Coordinator

Telephone: 713-792-3108
Fax: 713-745-0789
Email: Pathology-Fellowship@MDAnderson.org

[#11271, exp. 28 August 2022]