Program Overview

Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship

The Department of Pathology and Cell Biology offers a one- or two-year fellowship in basic molecular biological techniques and their diagnostic application in surgical pathology, hematopathology, and Genetics. The program provides both comprehensive, hands-on bench training and an in-depth theoretical understanding of molecular biologic procedures that are useful in modern pathology and genetic diagnosis. The fellows gain experience in analysis of nucleic acids, including Southern blotting, PCR-RFLP, Sanger sequencing, high throughput genotyping, constitutional and cancer microarrays, next generation sequencing, tumor FISH, as well as clinical genetics - including pediatrics, cancer genetics, neurogenetics, mitochondrial genetics, and movement disorders. Fellows gain hands-on experience in performing clinical assays, evaluating and interpreting test results, participating in quality assurance activities of the laboratory, and validating new assays. Fellows participate in multiple conferences, including the Chief of Service Conference, Clinical Genetics conferences, the Hematopathology/DNA/Cytogenetics Rounds, Tumor Board, Surgical Pathology Case Conference and attend didactic lectures in Surgical Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Genetics, and Personalized Genomic Medicine, in addition to the opportunity to attend the numerous research conferences every week in the Medical Center. Fellows are also encouraged to participate in clinically oriented research projects. Fellows with a strong research background may work towards a potential project for a second, research year under one of many independent researchers in the department.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an AP, CP or AP/CP residency program, or a clinical genetics program.

Visas

NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Medical Center will only accept J1 visas.

Types and Numbers of Appointments

Two positions are available per academic year.

Applications

Applications must include:

• Personal Statement
• Curriculum vitae
• Three letters of recommendation.

Program Details

Program Structure

The program is designed to provide comprehensive training in molecular genetic pathology, with a focus on both theoretical and practical aspects.

Research Opportunities

Fellows are encouraged to participate in clinically oriented research projects, and those with a strong research background may work towards a potential project for a second, research year.

Conferences and Lectures

Fellows participate in multiple conferences, including the Chief of Service Conference, Clinical Genetics conferences, the Hematopathology/DNA/Cytogenetics Rounds, Tumor Board, Surgical Pathology Case Conference, and attend didactic lectures in Surgical Pathology, Clinical Pathology, Clinical Genetics, and Personalized Genomic Medicine.

Current and Past Fellows

• Current Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellows:
  • Sepideh Besharati, MD
  • Michael Daniel, MD, PhD
• Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship Graduates:
  • Mine Yilmaz
  • Sidra Zaheer
  • Hibbah Nabeel
  • Chinwe Madubata
  • Marie Smithgall
  • Kenneth Ofori
  • Irena Manukyan
  • Nicholas Barasch
  • Justin Kurtz
  • Diana Bryk
  • Magdalena Jurkiewicz
  • Angela Zhang
  • Maryam Shirazi
  • Yawei Yang
  • Sandeep Wontakal
  • Benjamin Liechty
  • Jonas Heymann
  • Nupam Patel
  • Boaz Kurtis
  • Chiraag Patel
  • Benjamin Durham
  • Nike Beaubier