Hematopathology Fellowship
Description:
This is an ACGME-accredited fellowship program designed to train academically oriented physicians in the practice of modern hematopathology with an emphasis on neoplastic hematologic disorders. Upon completion of the program, the fellow should be able to interpret the results of a variety of diagnostic procedures including conventional morphology, immunohistology, flow cytometry, cytogenetics and molecular genetics. All diagnostic technologies available to the fellow reside in a single centralized location. Integration of these diagnostic modalities with an emphasis on clinical correlations is the primary aim of the program. Active pediatric and adult hematology/oncology and bone marrow transplantation services at Shands Hospital and other University of Florida affiliated institutions provide a large and varied selection of clinical materials. Also, our laboratory is a referral center for hematological neoplasias in the Southeast, serving the needs of numerous hospitals and clinics that provide additional materials in consultation.
The fellowship includes rotations through general hematology and coagulation laboratories. It would also be expected that the fellows engage in investigative activities, which are strongly encouraged and facilitated by a large tumor repository and well equipped clinical and research laboratories. Gainesville, the home of the largest campus of the University of Florida, is located in north central Florida within convenient access to the Gulf of Mexico, Tampa, Orlando and cities of the Atlantic coast of Florida. Its climate allows year-round enjoyment of the outdoors including nearby parks and lakes. The University, one of the most prestigious in the southeastern United States, enrolls approximately 48,000 students and provides a range of excellent scientific, artistic, cultural, and athletic programs.
- Start Date: July 1st
- Duration of fellowship: One year. A second year is an option if funding is available.
- Number of positions available: 2
Applicant Requirements:
Physicians with a minimum of three years postdoctoral training in Pathology will be considered. A background in experimental biology is helpful. We require that all applicants pass USMLE steps 1, 2, 3 and the CSA. We require that all international medical graduates have valid ECFMG certificates.
Date of Next Available Position:
July 1, 2009
Benefits:
Commensurate with level of training. For more information, click here.
Faculty:
Raul C. Braylan, M.D., Lijun Yang, M.D., Ying Li, M.D., Ph.D., Samer Z. Al-Quran, M.D., Robert W. Allan, M.D.
Applications:
To be considered for an interview, a file must be started before January 1 of the year prior to the intended fellowship, which begins July 1, and should include:
- National Standard Application (CAP)
- Statement of career objectives
- Curriculum Vitae
- Three letters of recommendation (to the fellowship director)
The interview period generally occurs between January 1st and March 30th. Candidates are typically notified of their acceptance by late April.
Please direct inquiries concerning the Hematopathology Fellowship to:
Raul Braylan, MD
Professor and Director, Hematopathology Fellowship Program
Department of Pathology
PO Box 100275
Gainesville, Florida 32610-0275
For additional information and to send the completed application packets, please contact:
Claire Noegel, Senior Secretary
Phone (352) 265-0111 x72039; 265-9919
Fax (352) 265-9918
E-mail: noegel@pathology.ufl.edu