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Cytopathology Fellowship

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The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Indiana University School of Medicine is currently accepting applications for a one-year fellowship in diagnostic cytopathology, accredited by ACGME. This fellowship provides comprehensive training encompassing all aspects of cytopathology, including routine gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimen sign-out, as well as fine needle aspiration biopsy procurement and analysis. Ample opportunities for teaching, research, and collaboration across departments are offered.

Situated within a state-of-the-art core pathology laboratory along the picturesque Indianapolis central canal and cultural trail, the Division of Cytopathology receives approximately 70,000 cases annually from the six affiliated hospitals with the IU School of Medicine—Indianapolis campus. This workload includes over 4,100 fine-needle aspiration cases annually, with a third collected by cytopathology staff and fellows.

Oversight of training is provided by 11 experienced cytopathologists, 10 of whom are also subspecialized surgical pathologists in areas including gynecologic pathology, soft tissue pathology, gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary pathology, head and neck pathology, and hematopathology.

Fellows collaborate closely with a team of experienced cytotechnologists and dedicated support staff. Participation in daily slide reviews, tumor boards, journal clubs, research projects, and national meeting presentations are integral components of the fellowship experience.

Program Faculty

Shaoxiong Chen, MD, PhD

Professor of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Harvey M. Cramer, MD

Associate Professor of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Nishi Dave, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Robert E. Emerson, MD

Professor of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Tieying Hou, M.D., PhD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Brent Molden, MD, PhD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

M. Amin Mustafa, M.D.

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Omer Saeed, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Sheila E. Segura, MD

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Xiaoyan Wang, MD, PhD

Associate Professor of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Howard H. Wu, MD

Professor of Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Medicine

Current Fellow

Adeyinka Akinsanya

Adeyinka Akinsanya

Graduated fellows

Photo of Puello Yocum, Bianca

2023-2024
Bianca Puello Yocum

Photo of Andrew Tharpe

2023-2024
Andrew Tharpe

44215-Khan, Jaffar

 2022-2023
Jaffar Khan


Photo of Dougherty, Rae

2021-2022
Rae Dougherty

Photo of Trevino, Karen

2020-2021
Karen Trevino

Photo of Alruwaii, Fatimah

2020-2021
Fatimah Alruwaii

Photo of Saeed, Omer

2019-2020
Omer Saeed

Photo of Miller, Adam

2019-2020
Adam Miller

Photo of Kristin Partyka

2018-2019
Kristin Partyka

Photo of Martin Magers

2018-2019
Martin Magers

Photo of Rasha Salam

2017-2018
Rasha Salama

Photo of Carmen Perrino

2017-2018
Carmen Perrino

Photo of Sarah Reuss

2016-2017
Sarah Reuss

 Photo of Euna Choi

2016-2017
Euna Choi

 Photo of Hayma Al-Ghawi

2016-2017
Hayma Al-Ghawi

 

Admissions

Two fellows are selected each year. Candidates must have completed an accredited AP or AP/CP pathology residency, or meet fellow eligibility requirements for ACGME Cytopathology fellowship programs. They must also hold (or be eligible for) a medical license in the State of Indiana. Stipends are commensurate with the year of postgraduate training in pathology.

Applications to include the CAP Standard Fellowship application, CV, personal statement, 3 letters of reference, should be submitted (preferably by email) by June 30 of the year prior to the intended fellowship. Letters of reference should be addressed to:

Harvey Cramer, MD, Director, Cytopathology Fellowship
IU Health Pathology Laboratory
350 W 11th Street, Rm 4026
Indianapolis, IN 46202

Applications should be emailed to the program coordinator, Cailin Harris

Email Cailin Harris, Program Coordinator