Surgical Pathology Fellowship

The Surgical Pathology Fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center is a one-year program that provides comprehensive training across the subspecialty areas of Surgical Pathology. Fellows will receive the specific designation of Instructor; and gain broad exposure through rotations tailored to their interests and career goals, which are determined prior to the start of the fellowship.

The program is designed to prepare fellows for independent practice by the end of the year. Training includes active participation in all aspects of surgical pathology service, including previewing cases, reviewing specimens with attending pathologists, and engaging in multidisciplinary conferences. Fellows also have opportunities to teach residents and medical students and to participate in clinical and/or translational research projects aligned with their interests.

Rotations may include subspecialties such as gastrointestinal and liver, breast, gynecologic, bone and soft tissue, pediatric and obstetric, thoracic, head and neck, genitourinary, cardiac, dermatopathology, and neuropathology, among others, depending on individual goals and program structure.

Our Surgical Pathology program follows the unified timeline. Applications are currently being accepted and are reviewed on a rolling basis.

Appointments

One position is available each academic year.

Stipends

Commensurate with the level of training.

Virtual Interviews - We recognize this is an important time in your professional training – when you will continue to grow personally and professionally, expand your skills and develop plans for your future career. Your safety is a top priority. We are committed to helping you navigate your application process during these unprecedented times. Our faculty and administrative teams are available and will ensure that information is relayed to you in a manner that allows you to make an informed and thoughtful decision.

Starting 2023 - Department fellows will be hired as instructors. Please contact Melissa Sullivan if you have any questions.

Current Fellow: Wila Lima, MD, DDS

Hometown: Fortaleza, Brazil

Residency: URMC

What do you like about living in Rochester? The variety of activities are hugely vast and for the entire family - offering a rich array of experiences all year long - boating/fishing during summer, skiing during winter, Lilac festival during spring, beautiful nature to appreciate/explore during fall.

Why did you select URMC for your fellowship training? I've made Rochester, NY home. The community are integral to my personal and professional life perfectly align with my career goals while allowing me to stay rooted in a place I love.

What is the best selling point of your fellowship training? Large number of cases alongside hands-on experience complemented by access to a vast network of alumni, significantly enhancing career prospects.