Description: The Cytopathology Fellowship Program of University Hospitals Case Medical Center provides extensive training in diagnostic cytopathology utilizing an annual volume of about 60,000 gynecologic and 5,000 nongynecologic specimens from the outpatient and inpatient clinical services of a 1,000-bed teaching hospital. The training involves active participation in signing out, teaching, fine needle aspiration, quality assurance, and research activities of the laboratory. It is complemented by a cytopathology lecture course given over a three-month period. Limited fellowship duties in surgical pathology are required and an elective rotation is offered.
Requirements: Applicants must have completed requirements for primary certification in AP or AP/CP before the start of this fellowship.
Types and Numbers of Appointments: One Fellowship is available per year.
Stipends: Approximately $53,000.00
Applications should be sent by June 30th of the year preceding the intended fellowship to:
Philip E. Bomeisl, D.O.
c/o Ms. Jeannie St. Marie
Department of Pathology
University Hospitals Case Medical Center
11100 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44106
Phone: (216) 844-6046 • Fax: (216) 201-5354 • E-mail: jeannie.stmarie@uhhospitals.org
Description: This ACGME-accredited Fellowship in Hematopathology at University Hospitals Case Medical Center consists of a clinically-oriented year in laboratory and morphologic hematology with an optional year of research, arranged by mutual agreement with investigators in the Department. Rotations are offered in bone marrow and lymph node pathology, coagulation, laboratory hematology, flow cytometry, blood banking and cytogenetics. Research projects are encouraged. Fellows assume responsibility for signing out bone marrows, lymph nodes, outside consultations, coagulation studies and special hematology tests under the supervision of the Director. This Fellowship services the Ireland Cancer Center of University Hospitals Case Medical Center and Case Western Reserve University, a Comprehensive Cancer Center as designated by the National Cancer Institute, and provides extensive exposure, opportunities and challenges for solid, fundamental hematopathology training. University Hospitals of Cleveland is a 946-bed institution serving adult and pediatric patients and is part of the University Hospitals Health System. Approximately 1,500 bone marrow, lymph node and outside consultations are seen annually.
Requirements: USMLE Step 3; Board eligible or certified in AP/CP, AP or CP.
Types and Numbers of Appointments: One Fellowship per year
Stipends: The stipend is based on the applicant's postgraduate level.
Applications should be sent by Jul 1st for fellowship beginning July 1st of the following year to:
Howard J. Meyerson, M.D.
c/o Ms. Jeannie St. Marie
Department of Pathology
University Hospitals Case Medical Center
11100 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44106
Phone: (216) 844-6046 • Fax: (216) 201-5354 • E-mail: jeannie.stmarie@uhhospitals.org
Description: This ACGME-accredited fellowship program combines the strengths of the American Red Cross, the Cleveland Clinic, and University Hospitals Case Medical Center. The fellow rotates for four months at each institution. The program provides training in blood center operations and clinical transfusion medicine, including perioperative autotransfusion. Approximately 220,000 units of blood components are drawn annually to support adult and pediatric services, including stem cell and solid organ transplantation and neonatal intensive care. Over 2,000 therapeutic apheresis procedures and stem cell collections are performed every year. Specialized training in immunohematology consultation is provided through an AABB accredited Immunohematology Reference Laboratory.
Requirements: Applicants must have satisfactorily completed an approved residency in anatomic and clinical pathology, clinical pathology, pediatrics, internal medicine, anesthesiology, or appropriate specialty by the starting date (July 1) and must be eligible for Ohio licensure.
Stipends: Commensurate with the applicant's level of training.
Applications should be sent to:
Ms. Irene Walton
Fellowship Coordinator
American Red Cross
3747 Euclid Ave.
Cleveland, OH 44115-2501
Phone: (216) 431-3285 • Fax: (216) 391-3505