Fellowship in Surgical Pathology

1. Applicants must be enrolled in or have completed an Anatomic Pathology (AP) or combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) residency.
2. Applicants must hold a medical degree and have the required pathology residency training to enter the fellowship.
3. Applicants must obtain a California medical license before the fellowship begins.
4. Applicants should be interested in advanced diagnostic surgical pathology, subspecialty case review, and clinical training.

The University of California San Diego (UC San Diego) is a public research university in La Jolla, California, recognized for its medical education, clinical training, and scientific research. Its School of Medicine offers specialized postgraduate training through the Department of Pathology, providing opportunities to develop advanced diagnostic and laboratory expertise. The Fellowship in Surgical Pathology is a one-year program that provides intensive training in the examination and diagnosis of surgical tissue specimens. Fellows gain experience across multiple pathology subspecialties, participate in complex case reviews and clinicopathologic conferences, and develop skills in gross-room supervision and resident teaching. The program prepares physicians for careers in diagnostic surgical pathology, academic medicine, and subspecialty practice.

1. Complete the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Fellowship Application Form.
2. Email the completed application and required documents to the fellowship administration:
3. Alexandra Murtha
4. Melanie Sevilla
3. The department reviews applications and evaluates candidates for suitability for the fellowship.
4. Confirm any additional documentation, deadlines, and selection requirements with the department.