Fellowship in Molecular Genetic Pathology

1. Completion of postgraduate training in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, or Medical Genetics.
2. Submission of a completed fellowship application.
3. Submission of an updated curriculum vitae, including publications if applicable.
4. Submission of a statement explaining interest in Molecular Genetic Pathology.
5. Submission of a medical school diploma and Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates certificate, where applicable.
6. Submission of United States Medical Licensing Examination Step 1, Step 2, and Step 3 scores.
7. Three letters of recommendation sent directly by the referees to the program coordinator and program director.

The Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship at Yale School of Medicine is a one-year clinical training program supported by the Departments of Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, Genetics, and Surgery. It prepares physicians for careers in molecular diagnostic laboratory leadership and specialist consultation. Fellows learn molecular diagnostics, clinical genetics, cytogenetics, biochemical genetics, and interpretation of tests for cancer, blood disorders, inherited diseases, infectious diseases, pharmacogenetics, and tissue typing. Training also covers laboratory administration, quality control, safety, and ethical issues. An optional second year allows fellows to pursue research in molecular test development, disease mechanisms, clinical correlations, or molecular diagnostic informatics.

1. Applicants should confirm that they have completed the required postgraduate training in Anatomic Pathology, Clinical Pathology, combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology, or Medical Genetics.
2. Prepare the fellowship application, updated curriculum vitae, statement of interest, medical school diploma, applicable Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates documentation, and United States Medical Licensing Examination scores.
3. Arrange for three letters of recommendation to be sent directly by the referees to the program coordinator and program director.
4. Email the application materials to path.education@mailman.yale.edu and confirm any additional requirements with the program.
5. Applications for the 2028–2029 academic year are scheduled to open in October 2026. Applicants should verify the current application timeline with the program before submitting.