Fellowship Opportunities
Cytopathology
Description: This ACGME accredited fellowship is one year of intensive training in all aspects of cytopathology. A critical and unique part of this fellowship will
be the understanding and application of advanced molecular techniques to
cytodiagnostics.
Educational Objectives:
• Competency in the morphologic criteria in all types of cytologic specimens and preparations
• Ability to incorporate molecular and other advanced diagnostic techniques into the practice of cytopathology
• Ability to make diagnoses and clinical recommendations on all types of
cytologic specimens
• Understanding of both the capabilities and the limitations of assessment of a disease process by cytology
Activities:
• Participation in review of both GYN and non-GYN material, and in the performance and analysis of fine needle aspirations
• Attendance and participation in teaching conferences related to cytopathology
• Personal research projects mentored by department faculty
Requirements: Three years of training in anatomic pathology or four years combined anatomic and clinical pathology.
Stipends: Stipends commensurate with hospital policy.
Application: Apply to Diane Kowalski, M.D., Cytology Fellowship Program Director, Department of Pathology, Yale University School of Medicine, P.O. Box 208023, New Haven, CT 06520-8023
Phone: (203) 688-4829
Fax: (203) 785-3585
Email: diane.kowalski@yale.edu
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Gastrointestinal Pathology
Overview: The Gastrointestinal Pathology fellowship at Yale is a one-year program combining training in diagnostic gastrointestinal and hepatic pathology with clinical research. There is an opportunity to spend additional years in basic research. The clinical activities of the Program in Gastrointestinal Pathology include reporting on about 10,000 gastrointestinal and pancreatobiliary specimens and over 500 liver biopsies per year. The fellow will take a major role in clinicopathologic conferences and will assist in the training of first and second year residents. Strengths of the program include the dedicated nature of the gastrointestinal pathology service, the strong and diverse clinical gastroenterology and hepatology programs at Yale, and extensive teaching materials within the department. Research may be undertaken as part of active interdepartmental research programs aimed at understanding the pathobiology and improving the diagnosis and management of gastrointestinal diseases. There is a strong and long established interest in diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, liver, biliary tract, and pancreas at Yale, with outstanding research programs in each area. There are opportunities to work with research groups in the Department of Pathology and such departments as Medicine, Pediatrics, Surgery, Cell Biology, Physiology, Biology, Public Health, Epidemiology, and the Yale Cancer Center.
Requirements: Three years of training in anatomic pathology or four years combined
anatomic and clinical pathology.
Stipends: Stipends commensurate with hospital policy.
Application: Apply to Marie E. Robert, M.D., Director, Program in Gastrointestinal
Pathology, Department of Pathology, Yale University School of Medicine, P.O. Box 208023, New Haven, CT 06520-8023.
Applications should be submitted by November 15, for the fellowship year 19 months following.
Phone: (203) 785-5486
Fax: (203) 737-1064
Email: marie.robert@yale.edu
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Molecular Diagnostics
Program: A one-year, ACGME-accredited clinical program under the auspices of the Departments of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine (both at Yale-New Haven Hospital and the Connecticut VA Medical Center), Genetics, and Surgery, with a second optional year in research. The mission of the fellowship includes the training of individuals to become (1) future laboratory directors and/or expert consultants in molecular diagnostics within both academic and non-academic settings and/or (2) researchers in the field of developmental diagnostics. Trainees will become thoroughly familiar with the basic biologic principles of molecular genetic pathology; principles of clinical genetics; principles of cytogenetics and the interface between molecular diagnostic assays and conventional cytogenetics; principles of biochemical genetics and testing of related disorders; technical aspects of molecular genetic testing and the interpretation of test results for cancer, hematologic disorders, inherited diseases, infectious disease, identity, drug sensitivities (pharmacogenetics), and tissue typing; and administrative, safety, ethical, and quality control issues germane to the operation of a clinical laboratory service for molecular diagnostics. Faculty include Drs. Jeffrey Sklar, Pei Hui, J. Greg Howe, Brian Smith, John McClaskey, Gary Stack, Allen Bale, Peining Li, and Laurine Bow.
Support for the second, research year will be based on a review by the faculty of the research program proposed by the fellow. Research may focus on developmental and/or applied clinical research projects, such as development of novel molecular tests; basic research relevant to disease mechanisms, with relevance to diagnosis; studies of clinicopathologic correlations; or regulatory, ethical, economic, or informatics issues related to molecular genetic pathology and molecular diagnostics. Research during this year may be conducted under the guidance of any faculty advisor within the university and in any of a wide variety of laboratories that offer an opportunity for investigation of topics pertinent to molecular genetic pathology and molecular diagnostics.
Requirements: Completion of post-medical school graduate training in anatomic pathology, clinical pathology, combined anatomical and clinical pathology, or medical genetics.
Stipends: commensurate with hospital policy.
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Application: Apply to Jeffrey Sklar, M.D., Ph.D., Director of Molecular Diagnostics,
Department of Pathology, Yale University School of Medicine, P.O. Box 208023, New Haven, CT 06520-8023.
Phone: (203) 785-6828
Fax: (203) 785-6899
Email: jeffrey.sklar@yale.edu
Gynecologic and Breast Pathology
Description: This fellowship is a one- to two-year program combining training in diagnostic breast and gynecologic surgical pathology with training in translational research. The Fellowship will consist of specialty surgical pathology sign-out training and involvement in ongoing or novel research projects. The fellowship in Gynecologic and Breast Pathology benefits from the outstanding clinical material afforded by the Yale-New Haven Hospital’s Breast Center and world class gynecologic oncology service. The in-house case material is supplemented by the unique and rare consult cases sent to Dr. Tavassoli from all over the U.S. and other countries around the world. This setting generates approximately 15,000 specimens per year. The environment is dynamic and exciting.
Educational Objectives:Year 1: Primary commitment will be given to an active clinical service, with the opportunity to conduct translational research. Year 2: Major commitment will be given to research while remaining active in the clinical service. This second year of training is optional and will be discussed after the first six months of training
Fellows are an integral part of patient care at YNHH. They have a major role in Gyn and Breast Tumor Boards and biopsy-cytology correlation conferences. Fellows also assist in the training of first and second year residents in breast and gynecologic pathology and are expected to conduct translational research projects under the supervision of senior faculty. Research may be also undertaken as part of active interdepartmental research programs aimed at understanding the pathobiology and improving the diagnosis and management of breast and gynecologic diseases. The fellows education is through assigned responsibilities and supplemented by seminars given by Yale faculty and invited lecturers to the Dept of Pathology.
Requirements: Three years of training in anatomic pathology or four years combined anatomic and clinical pathology; board certification in anatomic pathology will be a plus.
Stipends: Stipends commensurate with hospital policy.
Application: Apply to Fattaneh Tavassoli, M.D., Director of Program in Gynecologic
Pathology, Department of Pathology, Yale University School of Medicine, P.O. Box 208070, New Haven, CT 06520-8070
Applications should be submitted by October 30
Phone: (203) 785-2786
Fax: (203) 737-2922
Email: fattaneh.tavassoli @yale.edu
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Surgical Pathology
Description
This one-year fellowship is designed to develop diagnostic expertise in general surgical pathology for either academic or community settings. One to three fellows will be accepted each year.
The year includes core rotation experiences on General Surgical Pathology (academic and community settings), "Hot-Seat" and Frozen Section.
Elective time is available for focused subspecialty rotations in areas such as breast, gynecologic, gastrointestinal pathology, hematopathology, among others.
Fellow responsibilities include: workup of consultation cases, supervision of pathology residents, sign-out experiences and teaching. The fellow is a vital member of multi-disciplinary tumor boards, and presents at departmental and interdepartmental clinical conferences.
Protected time is provided for fellows to complete a research project under the supervision of senior faculty. The scientific environment is particularly well suited to encourage translational research bringing advances in the basic sciences to clinical investigation.
Requirements
Three years of training in anatomic pathology or four years of training in combined anatomic and clinical pathology.
Stipends: Commensurate with hospital policy.
Application: Application deadline is August 15 for positions starting the following July.
Apply to:
G. Kenneth Haines III, MD
General Surgical Pathology Fellowship Program,
Department of Pathology,
Yale University School of Medicine,
PO Box 208023, New Haven, CT 06520-8023.
Phone: 203-785-3937
Fax: 203-737-2922
E-mail: k.haines@yale.edu , Director
or to: deb.wycoff@yale.edu, Coordinator
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General Surgical Pathology at Bridgeport Hospital
Description: This one-year advanced training program in General Surgical Pathology is designed to provide a transitional year between the responsibilities of a resident and a practicing pathologist. It is a comprehensive program with exposure to all areas of general surgical pathology, including diagnostic cytology. Bridgeport Hospital, is a secondary hospital within the Yale University Pathology department, with its own cancer center. Approximately12,000 general surgical specimens, 2,000 gynecologic cytology specimens and 1,500 non gynecologic cytology specimens come through the department on an annual basis. The pathologists at Bridgeport are full time faculty at Yale University School of Medicine and consist of 3 board certified cytopathologists, one GI pathologist and one Gynecologic Pathologist. The fellow will be intimately involved in evaluating specimens at all stages of pathologic evaluation including intraoperative consultations, on site fine needle aspiration cytology and surgical specimens. The fellow will have at least 2 months of elective rotations which may be spent at Yale New Haven Hospital which has a specialty based sign-out system (including molecular pathology) and several nationally renowned pathologists. It is expected that during the year there will be increasing levels of responsibility for the sign-out of cases by the fellow. The fellow will also participate in clinical working conferences and teaching of residents at Yale and Bridgeport and will be required to initiate a research project. They may be required to participate in the weekend call schedule at Yale New Haven Hospital with senior resident responsibilities, including supervision of autopsies which are performed by the first year residents at Yale. This fellowship is not accredited by the ACGME.
Requirements: Candidates must be Board certified or eligible for certification in anatomic pathology or AP/CP and must be eligible for a license to practice in Connecticut.
Stipends: commensurate with hospital policy.
Application: Applications should be sent preferably by email or fax to:
Vinita Parkash M.D.
Associate Professor of Pathology
Yale University School of Medicine
Director, Surgical Pathology
Bridgeport Hospital
267 Grant Street
Bridgeport, CT06610
Email: Vinita.parkash@yale.edu
Fax: 203-384-3237
Phone: (203) 785-6828
Fax: (203) 785-6899
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