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Cytopathology Fellowship
About the Program
The objective of this one-year fellowship is to provide a concentrated experience in diagnostic cytopathology including the interpretation of both aspiration and exfoliative cytologies and the performance of superficial needle aspirations. There are six full-time, ACGME accredited fellowship positions available.
The fellow participates in a number of teaching cytology conferences and can attend a variety of surgical pathology conferences, and must ready a research project for publication under staff supervision.
Supplementation of the gynecologic cytology portion of the program is achieved through a two-week rotation with the Methodist Hospital and a mandatory 400-slide gynecologic cytology study set review.
Immediate assessment of specimen adequacy is made for all aspirations (superficial and deep CT, ultrasound and endoscopic ultrasound). Interaction with surgical pathology and the submission/ interpretation of ancillary tests, such as flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, molecular pathology and image analysis are part of the evaluation of many cytology specimens.
Around 31,000 cases are processed every year, with 75% consisting of non-gynecologic specimens, which includes 11,500 needle aspirations. Biomarker testing, such as immunostaining, FISH, and molecular testing, is conducted on selected specimens (EBUS, FNAs, fluids, etc.).
Requirements
Candidates must complete a four-year AP/CP or three-year AP residency and must hold or be eligible to hold a Texas medical license.
Please check complete GME Eligibility Requirements prior to applying.
How to Apply
Accepting applications for academic year 2027-28
Deadline: May 30, 2025
- CAP standardized application
- Statement of intent
- Current curriculum vitae (with home address, mobile phone, e-mail and visa status). All undergrad and postgraduate training must include start and end dates (mm/dd/yyyy) and PGY level, where applicable
- Three letters of recommendation (1 from current program director, 2 from current attendings)
- Letter of good standing from current program director
- ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
- USMLE (passed within 3 attempts)
All application documents should be sent as attachments in one email to pathology-fellowship@mdanderson.org by the deadline (all letters should be emailed directly from the letter writer).
Stipends
Commensurate with the candidate's level of training.
Information for GME Applicants
Contact Information
Qiong Gan, M.D.
Program Director, Cytopathology Fellowship
Division of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
UT MD Anderson Cancer Center
1515 Holcombe Blvd., Unit 085
Houston, TX 77030
For inquiries, please contact:
Kareen E. Chin, MBA
Director, Division Education Administration
Division of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine
Phone: 713-792-3108
Fax: 713-745-0789
Email: pathology-fellowship@mdanderson.org
For inquiries of elective rotations, please email:
pathology-rotation@mdanderson.org
For inquiries of observerships, please email:
pathology-observers@mdanderson.org
Verification of training
Requests for verification should be sent to:
pathology-verifications@mdanderson.org
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MD Anderson Cancer Center is committed to encouraging good health and staying true to our mission to end cancer. If you are applying for a GME fellowship or residency program starting on or after July 1, 2016, please be advised that MD Anderson will have instituted a tobacco-free hiring process as part of its efforts to achieve these goals. If you are offered an appointment, you will be subject to a Pre-Employment Drug Screen for tobacco compounds in compliance with applicable state laws. If you do not pass the urine drug screening which includes testing for tobacco compounds, you CANNOT be appointed at MD Anderson. Should you fail to meet this contingency, MD Anderson will withdraw your offer of appointment for the academic year. You may reapply for the following academic year, but there are no guarantees that you will be offered a position as many of our programs are already filled for several years out.
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