Clinical Pathology Residency Program

1. Hold a Doctor of Medicine degree from an approved medical school in the United States or Canada, or hold a valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certificate if trained elsewhere.
2. Apply to the appropriate Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, or combined residency track.
3. Demonstrate an interest in pathology or laboratory medicine.
4. Provide the required application documents, including academic transcripts, a personal statement, and three letters of recommendation.
5. Submit examination records and certification status as applicable to the applicant.
6. Applicants pursuing the physician-scientist pathway are encouraged to demonstrate research experience.

The Laboratory Medicine Residency at Yale School of Medicine provides postgraduate medical training in the diagnosis and investigation of disease using laboratory methods. Residents gain experience in clinical chemistry, medical microbiology and virology, transfusion medicine, hematology, immunology, molecular diagnostics, precision medicine, laboratory administration, and clinical informatics. The program offers both focused and combined training pathways, with opportunities to tailor electives to individual career interests. Research opportunities are available for residents pursuing academic medicine or physician-scientist careers.

1. Applicants must apply through the Electronic Residency Application Service and the National Residency Matching Program. The application typically includes the common application form, official medical school transcript, three letters of recommendation, medical student performance evaluation, examination transcript, certification status where applicable, and a personal statement.
2. Applicants are encouraged to contact the program director before applying to discuss career goals and training options. Interviews are conducted according to the program’s published recruitment schedule.