Fellowship in Gastrointestinal Pathology

1. Applicants should have completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology or combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology.
2. Applicants must hold a medical degree (MD or equivalent).
3. Applicants must meet the applicable California medical licensing and institutional training requirements.
4. Applicants must provide the required academic credentials and supporting application documents.
5. Applicants should confirm any additional eligibility requirements directly with the program, as the official fellowship page does not provide a detailed eligibility checklist.

The University of California, San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university recognized for its medical education, clinical services, and biomedical research. Its School of Medicine provides specialized postgraduate training through the Department of Pathology. The Fellowship in Gastrointestinal Pathology offers advanced diagnostic training in gastrointestinal, liver, and pancreaticobiliary diseases, including inflammatory disorders, infections, and neoplastic conditions. Fellows gain experience in surgical pathology, consultation cases, frozen-section diagnosis, multidisciplinary tumor boards, and clinicopathological research. The program also provides opportunities to teach medical students and pathology residents while developing expertise in the diagnosis and management of complex gastrointestinal diseases.

1. Complete the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Fellowship Application Form and attach a recent photograph.
2. Prepare the required application documents, including your curriculum vitae, personal statement, and letters of recommendation, as requested by the program.
3. Submit the completed application and supporting documents to the department’s fellowship application contacts.
4. Complete the application review and selection process.
5. Fulfil the applicable licensing and institutional onboarding requirements before beginning the fellowship.