Fellowship Course in Cytopathology

1. Must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
2. Must have completed 3 years of Anatomic Pathology (AP) training.
3. Alternatively, must have completed 4 years of combined Anatomic Pathology/Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) training.
4. Must complete the required pathology core training before starting the fellowship.

The Cytopathology Fellowship at UAB Heersink School of Medicine is a one-year advanced training program offering comprehensive experience in diagnostic Cytopathology. Fellows gain hands-on experience with gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens, fine-needle aspirations, endoscopic ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspirations, pulmonary cases, rapid on-site evaluation, and ultrasound-guided thyroid and head and neck fine-needle aspirations. The fellowship also provides opportunities for Surgical Pathology electives, clinical and translational research, structured lectures, slide sessions, and preparation for board examinations.

1. Submit the fellowship application.
2. Submit a Curriculum Vitae (CV).
3. Submit three letters of recommendation.
4. One letter of recommendation must be from the current program director.
5. The application and supporting documents are reviewed by the fellowship program for selection.