Fellowship Course in Neuropathology

The Neuropathology Fellowship at the University of Minnesota Medical School is an ACGME-accredited program designed to prepare trainees for independent practice as academic or community-based neuropathologists. The fellowship provides comprehensive training in autopsy and surgical neuropathology, including histopathological and molecular diagnostic methods. Fellows gain experience with consultation and referral cases, neurosurgical specimens, forensic autopsy consultations, and ancillary laboratories such as Molecular Diagnostics and Cytogenetics. The program also emphasizes basic neuroscience research, with the second year focused on a comprehensive clinical or neuroscience research project that may lead to a publication, abstract, or conference presentation.

1. Complete the University of Minnesota Fellowship Application Form.
2. Submit an updated CV.
3. Submit a letter of intent stating the fellowship of interest, relevant experience, and career goals.
4. Submit USMLE or COMLEX scores (all steps).
5. Submit a copy of the medical diploma.
6. Submit three letters of recommendation.
7. IMGs must also submit a valid ECFMG certificate and meet J-1 visa requirements, if applicable.
8. The program reviews completed applications and invites selected candidates for an interview.
9. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis; the department recommends applying by October 1 of the year preceding the fellowship start date.