Cytopathology Fellowship Program

Description: This ACGME accredited program is designed to train academically-oriented cytopathologists. Two positions are offered. Fellowships include both clinical and research training. Clinical training includes signing out gyn cytology smears (about 20,000 a year), aspirates (about 2,000) and other non-gyn specimens (about 3,500). An active pathology based FNAB clinic is present where fellows learn how to perform, smear, and interpret FNABs. Immunocytochemistry is routinely utilized on clinical specimens. Research interests of the faculty include fine needle aspiration biopsy, molecular techniques, gastrointestinal and liver pathology, and urologic pathology.

Facilities and Faculty: See residency program for details. Four full-time faculty staff the division, including: Michael B. Cohen, M.D., Department Head, Chris Jensen, M.D., Director of Cytopathology Fellowship Program, Laila Dahmoush, M.D., and Robert A. Robinson, M.D., Ph.D.

Requirements: Applications will be accepted from residents who have had two to four years of straight anatomic pathology training and from residents who have three to four years of combined anatomic and clinical pathology training. Board eligible applicants are preferred.

Stipend: Commensurate with level of training.

Applications: Chris Jensen, M.D., Director of Cytopathology Fellowship Program, The University of Iowa, Department of Pathology, 200 Hawkins Drive, 5216 RCP, Iowa City, IA 52242 (email: chris-jensen@uiowa.edu), by August 1.

Phone: 319-356-3217 (voice) / 319-384-4054 (fax)