Fellowship Course in Cytopathology

1. Applicants must be board-eligible or board-certified in Anatomic Pathology or combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
2. Applicants must have passed the United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 3.
3. Applicants must prepare the required application documents and academic credentials.
4. Applicants should provide three letters of recommendation as part of the application.

The University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university recognized for its medical education, clinical services, and biomedical research. The UC San Diego School of Medicine offers specialized postgraduate training through its Department of Pathology, providing fellows with exposure to advanced diagnostic methods and multidisciplinary clinical practice. The Fellowship in Cytopathology is a one-year, Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME)-accredited program focused on diagnosing diseases through cytological specimens, including fine-needle aspiration biopsies, gynecological and non-gynecological samples. Fellows receive training in ancillary diagnostic techniques such as immunohistochemistry, cytogenetics, flow cytometry, and molecular diagnostics. The program also emphasizes correlation with surgical pathology, ultrasound-guided aspiration procedures, quality-control research, and opportunities to teach pathology residents.

1. Complete the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Fellowship Application Form and attach a recent photograph.
2. Prepare the required documents:
3. Curriculum Vitae (CV)
4. Personal statement
5. Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE)
6. Three letters of recommendation
3. Apply through the Fellowship Match process according to the applicable application timeline.
4. Email the completed application and supporting documents to Alexandra Murtha and Melanie Nguyen, as instructed on the official program page.
5. Complete the application review and selection process.
6. Fulfil the applicable licensing and institutional onboarding requirements before starting the fellowship.