Cytopathology Fellowship
Description:
The ACGME-accredited cytopathology fellowship program is a one-year comprehensive program in cytopathology, offered by the Department of Pathology, beginning July 1. The fellowship provides the opportunity for advanced training and experience in all areas of cytopathology. The program includes medical and gynecological pathology, including fine-needle aspiration cytology and experience with ultrasound guided thyroid FNA. We currently review over 4,000 medical specimens, (including approximately 1,300 FNA's) and numerous thin layer and conventional Pap tests per year. Emphasis is placed on correlation of surgical and cytopathology findings. The program can be tailored to the fellow's individual interests to include an intensive overview of cytopathology and concentration in one or more specialty areas. The fellowship faculty includes four pathologists with American Board of Pathology added qualification in Cytopathology. The fellow is expected to participate in related interdepartmental conferences. Opportunity and support are provided for research activity in the course of the fellowship program. Molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, cytometry, as well as other anatomic pathology facilities are available for the study of cytopathology related issues. Lecture series, comprehensive teaching conferences and computerized library and record retrieval are available for the fellowship program.
Applicant Requirements:
Requirements of a successful candidate must include being Board eligible or certified in anatomic, or anatomic and clinical pathology, by the American Board of Pathology. Applicants are required to have passed USMLE Steps 1, 2 and 3.
For International Medical Graduates:
- We require that all IMG applicants have valid ECFMG certificates.
- The University of Florida supports J1 visas but does not support H1B visas.
Date of Next Available Position:
July 1, 2009
Benefits:
Commensurate with level of training. For more information, click here.
Faculty:
Edward J. Wilkinson, MD, Director; Peter A. Drew, MD, Associate Director; Jacquelyn Knapik, MD; Li Lu, MD, PhD; Nicole Massoll, MD; Christine Orlando, DO; Demaretta Rush, MD.
Applications:
Applications and interviews must be completed by March 1 the year preceding the start of the fellowship. Completed application packets include:
- National Standard Application (CAP)
- Personal statement of interest
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three letters of recommendation (to the fellowship director)
Send completed packets to:
Edward J. Wilkinson, MD,
Director Cytopathology Fellowship Program
University of Florida College of Medicine
Department of Pathology, Immunology & Laboratory Medicine
PO Box 100275
Gainesville, Florida 32610-0275
Senior Secretary:
Margo Kramer
Phone (352) 265-0238
Fax (352) 265-0437