Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Cytopathology Fellowship
1 Position: 2021 - 2022
1 Position: 2023 - 2024

Program Description
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine offers a one-year ACGME accredited fellowship program in Cytopathology, a section of the department of Pathology at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, a 969 bed tertiary care center. The Cytopathology Laboratory processes about 20,000 gynecologic, 7000 non-gynecologic specimens and 3000 fine needle aspiration biopsies (FNAB) including a practice of endoscopic ultrasound guided bronchial and gastrointestinal procedures that produce both fine needle aspiration specimens and core biopsies with touch preps. The program offers a rich variety of clinical material and research opportunities for developing both an academic and clinical career.

Fellow Responsibilities and Requirements
The Fellow will be integrated in a graduated manner into all aspects of the clinical practice of Cytopathology on a daily basis, including laboratory processing, diagnostic interpretation and reporting, cytologic-histologic correlations and active participation in the performance of superficial FNABs and intra-procedural evaluations of deep FNABs. Participation in at least one investigative project and department journal clubs is expected during the year.

Candidates must be eligible to sit for AP/CP or AP boards. California licensure is required at the time of appointment.

Stipends
Commensurate with the applicant's year of postgraduate training

Program Director
Shikha Bose, MD

Applications
Please visit our website for complete checklist and more information.

All materials and inquiries should be addressed to the program coordinator:
Carrie Domagas
Sr. Academic Coordinator
Telephone: (310) 423-1610
Email: carrie.domagas@cshs.org

[#10364-7, exp. 3 February 2022]

Cytopathology Fellowship
Unexpected Opening for 2022-2023
Opening for 2023-2024

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]

 

Cytopathology Fellowship
University of Illinois at Chicago
Unexpected Opening for 2021
Openings for 2022 and 2023

Description: This fellowship is a one-year, ACGME-accredited program that offers advanced training in diagnostic cytopathology, with equal emphasis on gynecologic, non-gynecologic and fine-needle aspiration cytology. The fellow will be expected to work closely with residents rotating through the cytopathology service. The fellow will alternate with residents on the Head and Neck tumor board presentation schedule. The fellow will have increasing levels of responsibility commensurate with level of performance. Strong emphasis will be placed on the integration of cytopathologic findings with corresponding histologic findings and ancillary study results. Diagnostic, research and teaching skills are emphasized in our collegial academic environment. This program would be a good fit for a self-motivated trainee with a strong interest in Cytopathology and a desire to start functioning at the level of a junior faculty member, with the caveat that the fellow will not have signout privileges. Strengths of this program include collegial faculty throughout the department and the opportunity to benefit from interactions with other outstanding departmental laboratories such as Molecular Pathology, Microbiology and Hematopathology/Flow Cytometry. Research projects may be developed according to the interests of the fellow.

ThinPrep technology, including the ThinPrep Imaging System, is utilized in the laboratory. The University of Illinois at Chicago (UIC) Cytopathology Laboratory also performs HPV testing in-house on the Roche COBAS platform, ensuring exposure to molecular techniques and clinical applications with which the cytopathologist needs to be conversant. The fellow will also become familiar with the quality control and quality assurance activities of the laboratory as well as with technical and professional billing considerations. The fellow will have the opportunity to perform superficial fine-needle aspiration biopsies in outpatient and inpatient settings and participate in the assessment of adequacy of image-guided fine-needle aspiration specimens, although these activities are not dependent on the fellow.

Over the course of the fellowship, the fellow will have the opportunity to develop the necessary medical knowledge and interactive skills to communicate effectively with medical professionals and patients. Upon completion of this fellowship program, the fellow should be ready to practice independently in private, commercial or academic settings and be able to meet all competency requirements for the daily practice 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 Illinois medical license.

Stipend: Commensurate with level of training. The UIC Graduate Medical Education Office (http://pathology.uic.edu/cytopathology-fellowship/) posts specific information regarding stipends and benefits.

Application: Email (preferred) or send curriculum vitae, personal statement and completed College of American Pathologists (CAP) Standardized Pathology Fellowship Application to Dr. Odile David, Cytopathology Fellowship Program Director.

Three letters of reference should be forwarded to:

Odile David, MD
Director, Cytopathology Fellowship Program
Department of Pathology
University of Illinois at Chicago
840 S. Wood Street, Room 130 CSN
Chicago, IL 60612
Email: odavid@uic.edu

[#9849, exp. 27 October 2021]

University of Louisville
Blood Bank / Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
Unexpected Opening for 2021
Opening for 2022

An opening for a one year Blood Bank / Transfusion Medicine fellowship is available for the academic year beginning July 2021 and July 2022.

The Marie M. Keeling Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine Fellowship at the University of Louisville Health Sciences Center is an ACGME-accredited fellowship program integrating academic and community medical centers with blood center training. The trainee will gain comprehensive experience in adult and pediatric transfusion medicine throughout the UofL Health hospital system and affiliated teaching hospitals (including Norton Childrens Hospital, which is a 300 bed full service pediatric hospital). These hospitals support cardiopulmonary surgery, solid organ and bone marrow transplantation, adult and pediatric trauma, neonatal and pediatric programs, and an HLA laboratory. The fellow will also rotate though the American Red Cross Blood Services, River Valley Region, for robust training in whole blood and apheresis collection, component manufacturing, compliance/regulatory, and complex reference laboratory immunohematology patient work ups. In addition to blood bank training, the trainee will also spend time in the specialized areas of peripheral stem cell and bone marrow transplantation (adult/pediatric) and HLA laboratory. Research opportunities are available in transfusion medicine and related disciplines. The training program provides the necessary experience to develop the expertise in transfusion medicine for medical director duties in a community blood center or hospital transfusion service.

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

Requirements:
Applicants must be certified, or eligible for certification by the American Board of Pathology in clinical pathology or combined clinical/anatomical pathology or other appropriate major clinical specialty Board. Candidate must have completed USMLE Step 3 and be eligible to hold a medical license in Kentucky.

Stipend:
Commensurate with level of post-graduate training.

Fellowship Director:
Claire E. Meena-Leist, MD; Director, Transfusion Medicine Fellowship Program

Applications:
Interested candidates should submit the CAP standardized fellowship application, a copy of their current C.V., a personal statement and three letters of recommendation to:

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

[#9998, exp. 13 October 2021]

University of Louisville Health Sciences Center
Forensic Pathology Fellowship
Unexpected Opening for 2021
Opening for 2022

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

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

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

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

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

[#11091, exp. 16 July 2022]

Hematopathology Fellowship
UMass Memorial Health Care
Opening for July 2021

The Department of Pathology at University of Massachusetts Medical School / UMass Memorial Health Care is accepting applications for an unexpected opening in our ACGME accredited Hematopathology Fellowship Program beginning July 1, 2021. The UMass Memorial Medical Center is the clinical partner of the University of Massachusetts Medical School and the largest health care system in Central Massachusetts. Approximately 1600 bone marrows, 400 lymph node specimens and 2500 diagnostic flow cytometry cases are seen annually. The program is designed to provide the trainee with a broad exposure to all aspects of diagnostic hematopathology, including bone marrow and lymph node pathology, peripheral blood and body fluid examination, general hematology and coagulation, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, molecular pathology and cytogenetics. The fellows are encouraged to work with the faculty, or independently, during their training to pursue translational research.

Requirements: Candidates should possess an MD degree and be board certified/eligible in anatomic pathology (AP), clinical pathology (CP), or anatomic pathology and clinical pathology (AP/CP).

Applications: Applications should be sent to the Program Director:
Bruce A. Woda, MD,
Department of Pathology
UMass Memorial Health Care
Biotech 3, One Innovation Drive, Worcester, MA 01605
Telephone: (508) 793-6200
Email: Bruce.Woda@umassmemorial.org

[#10111, exp. 19 November 2021]

Cytopathology Fellowship
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
Unexpected Opening for 2022-2023

The UNM cytopathology fellowship is a one year, ACGME accredited, predominantly clinical experience that occurs at UNM Health Sciences Center and its supporting clinical laboratory, TriCore Reference Laboratories (TRL). Emphasis is placed on cementing diagnostic accuracy in Pap smears and non-gyn specimens such as fine needle aspirate (FNA) specimens, endoscopic-guided biopsies, and specimens obtained by washings, lavage, and brushings. During the clinical months, the fellow will also learn to perform ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration biopsies from four faculty members specialty trained in this growing area of cytopathology. Three weeks may be devoted to research or relevant pathology elective. Laboratory management principles are taught both at UNM HSC and TRL and include Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) specific to the cytopathology laboratory, new technique analysis, and personnel/budgeting issues. Research comprises utilizing techniques such as polymerase chain reaction (PCR), fluorescent in situ hybridization (FISH), and immunocytochemistry applied to cytology specimens to hone diagnostic and prognostic information. A plethora of cytology specimens are available (more than 90,000 Pap smears and 4800 non-gyns including FNA's collected, processed, and analyzed per year at the training sites), but the fellow also reviews a large teaching set and adds to it. At the successful completion of this year, the fellow is eligible to sit for subspecialty certification in cytopathology.

For more information, contact Dr. Nadja Falk (fellowship director) at NFalk@salud.unm.edu or visit https://pathology.unm.edu/fellowships/cytopathology-fellowship.html.

New Mexico's mild four season climate and abundant outdoor recreational opportunities combined with a rich cultural heritage complement the educational opportunities. Visit http://www.itsatrip.org to discover Albuquerque. Find out more about our Department and view our YouTube videos at https://hsc.unm.edu/medicine/departments/pathology/.

Requirements:
Applicants must be AP Board eligible. Please submit CAP Standardized Fellowship Application form, personal statement, Curriculum Vitae, copies of USMLE Step I, II, III scores, medical school transcript, three letters of recommendation (one of which should come from your program director), and ECFMG certification, if applicable to: Kristen Broesder (KBroesder@salud.unm.edu) or by mail to:

Kristen Broesder, Medical Education Program Specialist
Department of Pathology
University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center
915 Camino de Salud, BMSB 335
MSC08-4640
Albuquerque, NM 87131-0001

[#10577-2, exp. 17 May 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]

Oncologic Surgical Pathology Fellowship
1 unexpected opening for 2021-2022
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]

Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
Unexpected Opening for 2021-2022

Fellowship Director:
Scott Scrape, MD
Director, Transfusion Medicine Fellowship
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
410 W. 10th Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210

Positions:
The Transfusion Medicine Fellowship accepts one fellows each academic year.

Availability:
Unexpected opening for 2021-2022 academic year. 2022-2023 Recruitment Season underway. 2023-2024 Recruitment Season will open on July 1, 2021.

Description:
This one-year ACGME approved program provides instruction and experience in hospital and blood center transfusion medicine. The trainee actively participates in routine and complex serological evaluations, perinatal testing, component collection and therapy, therapeutic apheresis, hematopoietic progenitor cell collection, quality processes, HLA, bone marrow transplant, flow cytometry, and information management at Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University (950 beds), The James Cancer Hospital (160 beds), Ross Heart Hospital (160 beds), Nationwide Children’s Hospital (350 beds) and Versiti Blood Center. Both clinical and basic research in the areas of transfusion medicine and hematology/thrombosis/hemostasis are available and protected research time is included.

Requirements:
Candidates must successfully complete USMLE Step III prior to their Medical Staff appointment at Wexner Medical Center at The Ohio State University. They must also be Board-eligible or Board-certified in clinical pathology, anesthesiology, internal medicine, obstetrics/gynecology, pediatrics, surgery, orthopedic surgery, plastic surgery, colon and rectal surgery, neurological surgery, or thoracic surgery, or a primary certificate plus a subspecialty certificate in hematology.

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

Applications and Inquiries:

A complete fellowship application will include:
  •  CAP Fellowship Application Form
  •  Personal Statement
  •  CV
  •  Copy of USMLE or COMLEX scores
  •  Three Letters of Recommendation.

Please email supporting application documents to:

Monica Rios
Pathology Education Manager
The Ohio State University Medical Center
Email: Monica.Rios@osumc.edu

[#10702, exp. 21 April 2022]

Allegheny General Hospital
Allegheny Cytopathology Fellowship
Pittsburgh, PA
Opening for July 1, 2021

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:
Shweta Patel, D.O.
Cytology Fellowship Program Director
Telephone: (412) 359-6462
Email: Shweta.patel@ahn.org

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

[#10653, exp. 13 April 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]

University of Vermont Medical Center
Hematopathology Fellowship
Unexpected Opening for 2022-2023

Description: The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Vermont Medical Center offers a one-year ACGME-accredited hematopathology fellowship. The program provides comprehensive training with broad exposure to the evaluation of bone marrow, peripheral blood, and lymph node morphology; the interpretation of flow cytometry, coagulation, and molecular studies; and the synthesis of available data into integrated reports. A close professional relationship with the clinical hematology service allows the opportunity to develop skill as a clinical consultant, and participation in clinicopathologic conferences is an integral part of the fellowship. Time is allotted to participate in a clinical research project with the potential for abstract submission to a national meeting and subsequent publication. Participation in resident training and medical student teaching in hematopathology is expected. The fellowship faculty are enthusiastic about teaching and very supportive of housestaff. The fellow will experience frequent one-on-one and individualized learning experiences from the faculty during the year.

The goal of the fellowship is to instill trainees with a broad knowledge of hematologic disorders and associated laboratory testing strategies. Program graduates will be capable of enormous success in either academic or community based careers.

Requirements: Board certification or eligibility in anatomic and clinical pathology (AP/CP). Eligibility for a Vermont medical license is required.

Stipends: Commensurate with the level of training; current information is available on the University of Vermont Medical Center’s GME website.

Staff: Katherine A. Devitt, MD, Fellowship Director; Ronald J. Bryant, MD; Joanna Conant, MD; Juli-Anne Gardner, Andrew Goodwin, MD; MD

Applications: Inquiries should be addressed to: Katherine.Devitt@uvmhealth.org

Please visit our website: https://www.uvmhealth.org/gme/pages/fellowships/hematopathology.aspx

[#10840, exp. 2 June 2022]

University of Virginia
Department of Pathology
Neuropathology Fellowship
1 Position: 2021-2023
2 Positions: 2023-2025

Program Overview:

The overall goal of the Neuropathology Program is to provide a flexible, full-time educational program in both diagnostic and experimental neuropathology. The Program encompasses the varied aspects of modern neuropathology, with an emphasis on academic neuropathology. The training program is configured in a two-year format. It is the intent and expectation of the program that all trainees will successfully pursue American Board of Pathology examination in Neuropathology.

The Neuropathology Division is composed of two full-time neuropathologists, one full-time research investigator, one research instructor, and one neuropathology instructor. The variety of pathologic entities seen at the University of Virginia are extensive and include the areas of neuro-oncology, pituitary pathology, neurodegenerative disorders, infections, metabolic, cerebrovascular, and immunological CNS diseases, and neuromuscular pathology. This reflects the tertiary nature of the UVA Medical Center and the activity and quality of the Neurology and Neurosurgery services. In addition, materials are examined from in-house and external consultations referred by the Neuro-Oncology Center. Strong emphasis is placed on the application of special histochemical stains, immunohistochemistry, and in-situ hybridization in the comprehensive evaluation of tumor specimens.

Fellowship Requirements:

Applicants must have an MD degree (or foreign equivalent with current ECFMG certification) and be board eligible or certified in anatomic pathology.

Stipend:

Stipend is commensurate with the applicant’s postgraduate training in pathology.

How to Apply:

Please see our website for more information on applying, or contact:
Kim Knotts
Medical Education Coordinator
Department of Pathology
University of Virginia
Box 800214
Charlottesville, VA, 22908
Email: kdk2g@virginia.edu

[#10412, exp. 11 February 2022]

Cytopathology Fellowship
Unexpected Opening for 2021 – 2022

This one-year, ACGME-accredited fellowship provides advanced training in all aspects of Cytopathology. The fellows participate in the daily sign-out of all specimens and provide immediate on-site interpretation for superficial and deep FNAs with progressive responsibilities leading to the development of diagnostic autonomy. There is substantial exposure to surgical pathology with emphasis on the correlation between these two disciplines, particularly as the needle core biopsies object of on-site interpretation are kept as part of the Cytopathology specimen. Approximately 16,000 specimens are evaluated annually, including 2500 non-gynecologic exfoliative specimens and 2100 fine needle aspiration biopsies covering the spectrum of cytopathology practice with extensive use of immunochemistry, flow cytometry, molecular and cytogenetic ancillary studies. The program includes a 2-week rotation in our solid tumor molecular diagnostics service. A dedicated Ultrasound-guided FNA (USFNA) service is located in the Pathology Department, staffed by three USFNA-trained pathologists, with an annual volume of 350 cases. The Cytopathology fellows receive training in FNA performance, actively participating in procedures under direct attending supervision with the objective of becoming proficient in both palpation and ultrasound-guided FNA. Appropriate clinical management as applied to surgical and cytopathology diagnoses and interdisciplinary communication is stressed, including case presentation at tumor boards. Participation in the instruction of residents through lectures and slide sessions is an integral part of the program. Over 4,000 glass slide study sets are available for review. Fellows will also gain practical skills in laboratory management. Translational research as well as clinical research for presentation at national level is strongly encouraged. Requirements: Candidates must have satisfactorily completed an accredited training program in AP or AP/CP.

Stipends: Salary and benefits are commensurate with level of training.

Available Position(s): Currently accepting applications for the 2021 – 2022 academic year – one position

Program Director: Dr. Adele Kraft, adele.kraft@vcuhealth.org

Applications: Interested individuals should submit a CV and the Standardized Application for Pathology Fellowship form found on the CAP website (www.cap.org), the VCU Pathology website (www.pathology.vcu.edu). Applicants should also request three letters of recommendation, one of which should come from their current program director. All documentation should be sent to the training program coordinator:

Dr. Pamela Adams-Lewis
Senior Program Coordinator
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System
Department of Pathology
PO Box 980662
1101 E. Marshall St., 4th Fl
Richmond, VA 23298
Telephone: (804) 827-0561
Fax: (804) 827-1078
Email: pathgme@vcuhealth.org

Website: http://www.pathology.vcu.edu

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