Fellowship in Molecular Genetic Pathology

1. Applicants must hold a Doctor of Medicine (MD) degree.
2. Applicants must have completed prior residency training in Pathology or Medical Genetics.
3. Pathology training may be in Anatomic Pathology (AP), Clinical Pathology (CP), or combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP).
4. Applicants should be prepared for advanced training in molecular diagnostic testing, laboratory interpretation, and clinical molecular pathology.

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in La Jolla, California, recognized for its medical education, scientific research, and advanced clinical training. Its School of Medicine offers postgraduate fellowship programs through the Department of Pathology to develop specialized expertise in diagnostic medicine and laboratory sciences. The Fellowship in Molecular Genetic Pathology provides advanced training in molecular diagnostic techniques, genetic testing, laboratory management, and the interpretation of molecular findings for patient care. Fellows gain experience applying molecular and genomic technologies to the diagnosis, classification, and monitoring of diseases, preparing them for careers in academic medicine, clinical laboratories, and molecular diagnostics.

1. Complete the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Standardized Application for Pathology Fellowships.
2. Select Molecular Genetic Pathology as the fellowship type and include the required applicant details and a recent passport-style photograph.
3. Email the completed application to the designated fellowship contacts:
4. Alexandra Murtha
5. Melanie Sevilla
4. The department reviews applications for eligibility and suitability for the fellowship.
5. Contact the program for any additional application requirements or selection details.