The University of Utah School of Medicine offers an ACGME accredited one year fellowship program in Cytopathology.   Experience is provided at the University of Utah Hospital, Huntsman Cancer Hospital and ARUP Laboratories.  Diagnostic material covers the spectrum of cytopathology practice and includes utilization of specialized, ancillary tests.  The fellow participates in all aspects of the service and is given progressive responsibilities.  Emphasis is placed on the performance and interpretation of FNA biopsies.  Diagnostic and research facilities are available in molecular biology, immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence and flow cytometry.  There is training time dedicated to specimen preparation, laboratory management, automated cytology, quality control and regulatory issues.  The fellow participates in educational activities with involvement in interdisciplinary conferences.  The overall goal of the fellowship training is to provide comprehensive, broad-based training in cytopathology.

Faculty

• Joel S. Bentz, M.D., Associate Professor of Pathology; Head Cytopathology section
• Brian T. Collins, M.D., Professor of Pathology; Cytopathology Fellowship Program Director; Medical Director, Cytopathology Laboratory, ARUP Laboratories
  
• Evelyn V. Gopez, M.D., Associate Professor of Pathology; Pathology Residency Program Director
  
• Lester J. Layfield, M.D., Professor of Pathology, Head Division of Anatomic Pathology, FNA Cytology

Stipends

Stipends vary and are commensurate with level of training.

Requirements/Applications

Applicants must be board eligible or board certified in anatomic pathology.  Applications are accepted on an on-going basis until the position is filled.  Interested candidates should submit a cover letter with a personal statement, curriculum vitae, CAP standardized fellowship application, a letter from their current/most recent program director, and three letters of recommendation to:

Brian T. Collins, M.D.
Cytopathology Fellowship Program Director
Department of Pathology, Division of Anatomic Pathology
Hutsman Cancer Hospital
1950 Circle of Hope, Room 3860
Salt Lake City, UT 84112

The University of Utah School of Medicine does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, disability or veteran's status.