Pathology Fellowship Requirements
Fellowship Opportunities
Fellowship opportunities are available in Cytopathology, Dermatopathology, Hematopathology, Medical Microbiology, Molecular Genetic Pathology, Neuropathology, Pathology Informatics, Subspecialty Surgical Pathology, and Transfusion Medicine.
Requirements
Cytopathology, Dermatopathology, Hematopathology, Neuropathology
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Have completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology or in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology acceptable to the American Board of Pathology
- Be eligible both for medical licensure and employment in Massachusetts
Molecular Genetic Pathology
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Have completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology acceptable to the American Board of Pathology
- Be eligible both for medical licensure and employment in Massachusetts
Subspecialty Surgical Pathology
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Hold certification in Anatomic Pathology or in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology from the American Board of Pathology or be eligible to sit for the certification examination given by the American Board of Pathology
- Be eligible both for medical licensure and employment in Massachusetts
Medical Microbiology
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Residency training in anatomic, clinical or combined anatomic/clinical pathology in a U.S. based training program, with primary certification or eligibility by the American Board of Pathology Fellows may also complete a U.S. primary residency in Internal Medicine followed by completion of a US subspecialty fellowship in Infectious Diseases
- Applicants must be eligible for a Massachusetts medical license
Transfusion Medicine
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Have completed residency training in Clinical Pathology or in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology acceptable to the American Board of Pathology
- Be eligible both for medical licensure and employment in Massachusetts
Clinical Informatics
Applicants must meet the following requirements:
- Must be ABMS board certified or board eligible before the fellowship start date
- If a graduate of an international medical school, must have a valid ECFMG certificate and visa (we sponsor both J1 and H1B visas)
- Must be eligible both for employment in Massachusetts and obtain a Massachusetts medical license prior to staring the fellowship
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