Pathology Specialty Fellowships

Our Pathology Specialty Fellowships

ACGME-approved fellowships are available in the below subspecialties (as of May 15, 2025):

  • Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine (One one-year position. Program Director: Dr. Kerry O’Brien). Next opening: 2027-2028. 
  • Cytopathology (Two one-year positions. Program Director: Dr. Michiya Nishino). Next opening: 2028-2029.
  • Dermatopathology (One one-year position. Program Director: Dr. Steven Tahan). Next opening: 2028-2029.
  • Hematopathology (Two one-year positions. Program Director: Dr. German Pihan). Next opening: 2027-2028. (Note: Participating in the Match. Match Day for 2026-2027 is April 30, 2025)
  • Medical Microbiology (One one-year position. Program Director: Dr. James Kirby). Now accepting applications for 2027-2028.
  • Neuropathology (One two-year position. Program Director: Dr. Hemant Varma). Next opening: 2029-2031.
  • Breast Pathology (Two one-year positions. Program Director: Dr. Liza Quintana). Next opening: 2027-2028.
  • Gastrointestinal Pathology (Two one-year positions. Program Director: Dr. Osman Yilmaz). Next opening: 2027-2028.

General Application Information: 

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2027-2028 academic year. Deadline for submission of applications is August 31, 2025 (except for Hematopathology, which is participating in the NRMP Pathology Fellowship Match).

To apply, submit information listed via email here.

A complete application will include: 

  • CAP Standardized Pathology Fellowship Application
  • Cover letter with personal statement
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Copy of USLME test scores (or equivalent)
  • Three letters of recommendation emailed directly by the references; one must be from current program director 
  • Letter of good standing from current program director/most recent program director
  • ECFMG certification (for foreign medical graduates) 
For more information, please contact:
Debbie Ribaya,
Program Coordinator 
Email Debbie Ribaya