The Department of Pathology at the University of Utah School of Medicine offers a one- or two-year fellowship program in molecular genetic pathology. This fellowship provides comprehensive training in molecular testing for human genetics, infectious diseases, hematopathology, oncology, pharmacogenetics and histocompatibility. Training includes didactic lectures in molecular pathology, rotations through a variety of active clinical laboratories performing molecular testing, active consultation on clinical problems related to these tests and clinical research. A large variety and volume of molecular assays are received from the University of Utah Health Sciences Center and the Associated Regional and University Pathologists (ARUP Laboratories) reference testing network. Opportunities for gaining competence in clinical/pathological correlation for a variety of molecular assays are abundant. Active development of new molecular assays is ongoing, incorporating a broad range of traditional and cutting-edge technologies. Fellows are required to participate in projects of basic assay development and validation. Exposure to laboratory management is provided.

This training program satisfies the requirements for the American Board of Pathology and American Board of Medical Genetics examinations in Molecular Genetic Pathology.

Requirements

Applicants must hold an M.D. degree (or foreign equivalent with ECFMG certification), be board eligible or board certified in anatomic or anatomic/clinical pathology, and be eligible for a Utah State medical license. Prior experience in molecular biology or genetics is preferred.

Stipend

Stipend is commensurate with year of postgraduate training.

Faculty

Pinar Bayrak-Toydemir, M.D., Ph.D.
Philip S. Bernard, M.D.
David D. Eckels, Ph.D.
David R. Hillyard M.D, Fellowship Program Co-Director
Todd Kelley, M.D.
Elaine Lyon, Ph.D.
Rong Mao, M.D.
Marzia Pasquali, Ph.D.
Sarah South, Ph.D.
Karl V. Voelkerding, M.D., Fellowship Program Co-Director

Current Fellows

Archana Agarwal, M.D.
Jeremy Crim, M.D.

Application

Please complete the application form below and send with the required documents to:

Karl V. Voelkerding, M.D.
ARUP Laboratories
Dept. of Medical Directors
500 Chipeta Way
Salt Lake City, UT 84108
voelkek ~at~ aruplab.com
(801) 583-2787 ext. 2190

Anna Peters
Program Coordinator
anna.peters ~at~ aruplab.com
(801) 583-2787 ext. 2110

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.