Program Overview

Cytopathology Fellowship Program

The Cytopathology Fellowship Program at the University of Iowa Health Care aims to provide trainees with in-depth knowledge and competence necessary for the practice of pathology with specialty expertise in cytopathology. This training includes interpretation of all types of cytologic specimens, as well as performance of fine needle aspirations (FNA) and adequacy assessment of cytologic specimens during ultrasound, CT, EUS, and EBUS procedures.

Program Overview

• The program provides trainees with the experience and knowledge of technical, scientific, and regulatory aspects of the practice of cytopathology necessary for oversight and administration of a cytopathology laboratory.
• Fellows who wish to pursue an academic career can receive the depth and breadth of training necessary to pursue an academic career with specialty expertise in cytopathology.

Program Details

• The program is accepting applications for 2026–2027 and 2028–2029.
• The program is part of Graduate Medical Education, and current trainees can expect certain benefits and support from the office.
• The program includes training in:
  • Interpretation of cytologic specimens
  • Performance of fine needle aspirations (FNA)
  • Adequacy assessment of cytologic specimens during ultrasound, CT, EUS, and EBUS procedures
  • Technical, scientific, and regulatory aspects of cytopathology
  • Oversight and administration of a cytopathology laboratory

Benefits and Support

• The program offers benefits and support to current trainees, including:
  • GME Benefits
  • Support from the office
  • Opportunities for academic career development

Program Location

• The program is located at the University of Iowa Health Care, Carver College of Medicine, Department of Pathology.
• The address is 200 Hawkins Drive, Iowa City, IA 52242.