Program Overview

Residency Program

The Departments of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine collaborate to support world-class training for residents in anatomic pathology (AP), clinical pathology (CP), combined anatomic and clinical pathology (AP/CP), and combined anatomic pathology and neuropathology (AP/NP). Trainees have numerous fellowship and post-doctoral research opportunities and have a track-record of success in securing desirable jobs in academia, private practice, and industry.

Program Details

• The program is open to all who meet academic, professional, and interest criteria.
• In accordance with Federal and State law and University policy, the University of California does not discriminate on the basis of age, gender, race, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, health, or disability.

Rotations

Anatomic Pathology Rotations

• Autopsy
• Cytopathology
• Dermatopathology
• Neuropathology
• Surgical Pathology
• Forensic Pathology

Clinical Pathology Rotations

• Bone Marrow
• Clinical Chemistry
• Elective
• Hematology
• Informatics
• Immunology
• Microbiology
• Molecular
• Transfusion Medicine

Research and Training

• The program offers research opportunities and is committed to training the next generation of basic scientists.
• Residents have access to various research areas and have a track record of publishing abstracts and papers during their training.

Benefits and Support

• Salary, stipends, and health benefits are provided to residents.
• The program supports the development of physician-scientists through the UCSF Pathology & Laboratory Medicine Physician-Scientist Pathway.

Current Residents and Alumni

• The program has a strong community of current residents and alumni who have gone on to secure desirable positions in academia, private practice, and industry.
• Recent residents and fellows have published abstracts and papers in reputable journals during their training at UCSF.