Selective Soft Tissue Pathology Fellowship

The Department of Pathology offers a one-year fellowship in soft tissue pathology. The goal is to provide an extensive and immersive experience in soft tissue pathology. The focus of this fellowship can vary with the interests of the individual, but the fellow will be responsible for: 

• Previewing and establishing the diagnosis for cases seen in the department (in-house biopsies, resections, referrals and consults)
• Assisting in gross examination of complex surgical resection specimens
• Correlating the results of cytogenetics and molecular testing with the final diagnosis
• Interacting with clinical colleagues to obtain additional pertinent clinical information and support the multidisciplinary conferences
  
• Developing at least one major academic project leading to submission for publication

Resources for presentation at a national meeting and attendance at a soft tissue course in November are provided.

MD Anderson is the largest sarcoma treatment center in the United States and provides a uniquely rich opportunity for clinicopathologic correlation with soft tissue tumors and for translational research. Well in excess of 3,000 soft tissue tumors (benign and malignant) are examined at MD Anderson each year.

The broad range of pathologic material available and the large consultation services of several of our faculty is an excellent source for learning diagnostic skills and the clinical aspects of these tumors and their treatment. This extensive experience will allow the fellow to obtain strong skills in the diagnosis and multidisciplinary treatment of these tumors.

Rotations in the cytogenetics and molecular diagnostics labs and continual involvement with the sarcoma molecular diagnosis service are part of the fellowship. Ample time and resources are available for academic pursuits. Exposure to the bone sarcoma service can also be arranged.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified or eligible for certification in Anatomic Pathology or AP/CP.

Please check complete GME Eligibility Requirements prior to applying.

How to Apply

Now accepting applications for academic years 2025-26 and 2026-27.

• Application
• A 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
• Letter of good standing from residency/fellowship program
• ECFMG certificate (if applicable)
• ALL steps of the USMLE must be passed at the first 3 attempts.
• All application documents should be sent as attachments in one email to pathology-fellowship@mdanderson.org by the deadline.

Application deadline

June 29, 24 months prior to the start of the training year.

Stipends

Commensurate with the candidate's level of training.