Program Overview

Hematopathology Fellowship Program

The Department of Pathology at the UMass Chan Medical School offers a one-year, ACGME-accredited fellowship program in hematopathology with its clinical partner, UMass Memorial Health Care.

Fellowship Description

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 diagnostics
• Cytogenetics

Approximately 1,600 bone marrows, 300 lymph node specimens, and 2,500 diagnostic flow cytometry cases are examined annually. Fellows are expected to participate in the abundant research opportunities that are available.

Requirements

Candidates should possess an MD degree and be board certified/eligible in:

• Anatomic pathology (AP)
• Clinical pathology (CP)
• Anatomic pathology and clinical pathology (AP/CP) Candidates must have passed Step 3 of the USMLE.

Program Director and Core Teaching Faculty

• Salwa Khedr, MD (Program Director)
• Bruce Woda, MD
• Ali Akalin, MD
• Patricia Miron, PhD
• Sindha Thomas, MD

Application Requirements

The following documents should be submitted with the completed application:

• Personal Statement
• Curriculum vitae
• Three letters of recommendation sent directly from letter writers

Program Details

The Hematopathology Fellowship program provides a comprehensive education in diagnostic hematopathology, with a focus on research and clinical practice. The program is accredited by the ACGME and is designed to prepare fellows for a career in academic or private practice hematopathology.