Program Overview

University of Michigan Department of Pathology

The Department of Pathology at the University of Michigan offers a wide range of programs and services, including educational programs, research opportunities, and clinical services.

Anatomic Pathology

The division of Anatomic Pathology provides diagnostic services and offers expertise in over 20 subspecialties. The faculty and staff provide tissue-based diagnostic tools to improve patient health and offer broad-based and subspecialty training to pathology residents and fellows.

Clinical Pathology

The faculty and staff in Clinical Pathology work together to support the full spectrum of clinical services offered by the many laboratories within the division. Laboratory personnel provide extensive clinical testing and support to all the Michigan Medicine hospitals and clinics, as well as the Pathology MLabs reference laboratory program.

Education

The division of Training Programs and Communication provides many opportunities for trainees within the department. Residents can obtain training in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, and Clinical Fellowships are offered in 17 subspecialties. Research is a core component of the graduate medical education programs, and graduate students can pursue their PhD in Cellular and Molecular Pathology.

Experimental Pathology

The Experimental Pathology research faculty focus on understanding the pathobiologic basis of human disease, from basic science to translational projects and the development of therapies. The labs work in multiple areas, including cancer biology, development, neuroscience, epigenetics, aging, mucosal biology, immunology, and inflammation, and therapeutics.

Informatics

The primary mission and focus of the Pathology Informatics division is providing uninterrupted stewardship of the clinical laboratory information systems in use by the clinical faculty and staff, across the department, to produce the clinical laboratory results serving the enterprises patient populations.

Diagnostic Genetics and Genomics

The division of Diagnostic Genetics and Genomics strives to unite the multiple molecular diagnostic and research endeavors within the department. Clinical applications generally include diagnostic, prognostic, and therapeutic applications, while striving to be on the cutting edge of qualitative and quantitative nucleic acid analyses for genetics and oncology.

Quality and Health Improvement

The division of Quality and Health Improvement strives to transform the patient experience for the better by drawing on extensive experience in laboratory science, quality management, change management, information systems, and project management. Using a customer-focused approach, the division strives to improve processes and ensure an innovative mindset across the department.

Faculty and Staff

The Department of Pathology is composed of a large and diverse group of faculty, representing all disciplines of Pathology, many laboratory, administrative, and research staff, as well as trainees and students. The focus is always on excellence in service, education, and research.

Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship

The one-year fellowship in molecular genetic pathology includes training in all areas of molecular genetic pathology, including molecular oncology, infectious diseases, medical genetics, cancer predisposition, tissue typing, pharmacogenomics, and cytogenetics. The fellow will gain experience in a broad range of state-of-the-art molecular and cytogenetic techniques.

• Requirements:
  • Board-certified or eligible in anatomic and/or clinical pathology or medical genetics
  • Prior experience in molecular biology is recommended
  • US citizens, legal permanent residents (green card holders), or J1 visa holders
• Application process:
  • Completed fellowship application
  • Current CV
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis until available positions are filled

Newsletters

The Department of Pathology publishes a newsletter, "Inside Pathology," which brings news and updates from inside the department's research and introduces readers to those leading it. The newsletter is published annually and features articles on various topics, including research, education, and clinical services.

• Past issues:
  • 2014: Featuring articles on the department's research, education, and clinical services
  • 2016: Featuring articles on the department's collaboration with Wayne County, the history of pathology imaging, and more
  • 2017: Featuring articles on understanding pediatric brain cancer, more than a blood draw, and featured methodology
  • 2018: Featuring articles on building better bridges, medicine, humility, respect, and beyond, and more
  • 2019: Featuring articles on navigating change, a once-in-a-lifetime project, and more
  • 2020: Featuring articles on a holistic approach, throwing open the doors to pathology, and more
  • 2021: Featuring articles on inside the COVID pandemic, leading the charge, and more
  • 2022: Featuring articles on pathology in the modern age, from red to blue, and more
  • 2023: Featuring articles on building a culture of development, inclusion, and wellness, and more
  • 2024: Featuring articles on the genomic revolution in oncology, a new era in pathology, and more
  • 2025: Featuring articles on bridging gaps, building community, and more

MLabs

MLabs, established in 1985, functions as a portal to provide pathologists, hospitals, and other reference laboratories access to the faculty, staff, and laboratories of the University of Michigan Health System's Department of Pathology. MLabs is a recognized leader for advanced molecular diagnostic testing, helpful consultants, and exceptional customer service.