Fellowship in Molecular Genetic Pathology

1. Must have completed residency training in Anatomic Pathology (AP) and Clinical Pathology (CP), or combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP).
2. Applicants who have completed Anatomic Pathology-only or Clinical Pathology-only residency training may also be considered.
3. Must have passed United States Medical Licensing Examination (USMLE) Step 3.
4. Must be eligible for medical licensure in the state of Georgia, United States.
5. Hands-on experience in molecular biology and/or molecular diagnostic testing is highly desirable.

Emory University School of Medicine, located in Atlanta, Georgia, United States, is a leading medical institution affiliated with Emory University. It provides medical education, clinical training, and biomedical research opportunities across various specialties. The institution is committed to advancing healthcare through innovative research, academic excellence, and patient-centred care. The Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship is offered through the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and provides advanced clinical training in molecular diagnostics, including oncology, hematopathology, infectious diseases, and medical genetics. Fellows gain practical experience in molecular testing techniques, next-generation sequencing, bioinformatics, laboratory test development, and interpretation of molecular diagnostic results. The program prepares physicians for careers in molecular genetic pathology, clinical laboratory leadership, and translational research.

1. Complete the standardized College of American Pathologists (CAP) Fellowship Application.
2. Prepare an updated curriculum vitae.
3. Prepare a personal statement.
4. Submit copies of United States Medical Licensing Examination results (Steps 1, 2 Clinical Skills, 2 Clinical Knowledge, and 3), or the applicable Comprehensive Osteopathic Medical Licensing Examination (COMLEX) results (Levels 1, 2, 2 Performance Evaluation, and 3).
5. International medical graduates must submit a copy of their Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate.
6. Arrange for three letters of recommendation addressed to Dr. Linsheng Zhang, Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship Program Director.