Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology Fellowship
Description:
The GI/Liver pathology fellowship program is a 1 or 2-year comprehensive program offered by the University of Florida's Department of Pathology, beginning July 1. The fellowship provides the opportunity for advanced training and experience in GI/Liver pathology practice and investigative pathology research. The goal of this program is to train academic pathologists with GI/Liver expertise. The fellow will be involved in case signout, resident and medical student teaching, clinical conferences, and scholar activities. The program can be tailored to the fellow's individual interests to include GI/Liver-related research. The program has very strong liver research and clinical programs, including liver transplantation. Molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, electron microscopy, cytometry, as well as other anatomic pathology facilities and research laboratories are available for the study of GI/Liver pathology. Lecture series, comprehensive teaching conferences and computerized library and record retrieval are available for the fellowship program. The fellowship faculty includes five board-certified pathologists.
Applicant Requirements:
A successful candidate must be Board eligible or certified in anatomic, or anatomic and clinical pathology, by the American Board of Pathology.
All applicants must have passed USMLE steps 1, 2, 3 and the CSA.
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:
Chen Liu, M.D., Ph.D., Director; James M. Crawford, M.D., Ph.D., Chair and Professor; Lisa Dixon, M.D.; John Reith, M.D.; May Arroyo, M.D.
Applications:
Completed application packets, due by January 1st the year preceding the start of the fellowship, include:
- National Standard Application (CAP)
- Personal statement of interest (cover letter)
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three letters of recommendation (to the fellowship director)
The interview period generally occurs between January 1st to March 30th. Candidates are typically notified of their acceptance by late April.
Send completed packets to:
Chen Liu, M.D., Ph.D.
Director, Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology
University of Florida Department of Pathology
PO Box 100275
Gainesville, Florida 32610
Email: Liu@pathology.ufl.edu