Fellowship in Gynecologic Pathology

The Gynecologic Pathology Fellowship at UCSF is a 12-month, non-ACGME fellowship designed for physicians pursuing an academic career in diagnostic gynecologic pathology. Fellows receive advanced training in gynecologic oncology, HPV-related disease, reproductive health pathology, placenta accreta spectrum, fibroids, endometriosis, and complex benign and malignant gynecologic conditions. The program provides exposure to immunohistochemistry, molecular diagnostics, next-generation sequencing, digital pathology, tumor boards, and multidisciplinary conferences. Fellows also participate in clinical sign-out, intraoperative specimen evaluation, specimen grossing, resident teaching, and gynecologic pathology research, including designing and publishing a research project.

1. Complete the CAP Standardized Pathology Fellowship Application
2. Prepare an updated Curriculum Vitae (CV)
3. Submit a Personal Statement of Interest
4. Include a photograph in JPEG or PDF format
5. Arrange for three Letters of Recommendation to be sent directly by the recommenders and/or program coordinator
6. Submit all application materials in PDF format via email to the Fellowship Program Administrator, Thongdam Pathoumthong
7. Applications are reviewed by the UCSF Gynecologic Pathology Fellowship program for selection
8. For the 2028–2029 academic year, UCSF states that the program will use the National Match system