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Cytopathology Fellowship

Our cytology laboratory processes more than 50,000 specimens annually.

The Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine - Scott & White Cytopathology Fellowship is a one-year, ACGME-accredited program that offers advanced training in diagnostic clinical cytopathology.

Experience is provided through daily sign-out of gynecologic and non-gynecologic specimens, as well as training in performance and interpretation of fine-needle aspiration (FNA) biopsies. Exposure to performance of ultrasound-guided fine-needle aspiration in our FNA clinics is also available.

We accept one fellow per year.

Curriculum

The fellow participates in all aspects of the service and is given progressive responsibilities. Participation in conferences and teaching of pathology residents and cytotechnologists is required. Involvement in clinical research is also encouraged. Diagnostic and research facilities are available in molecular biology, immunocytochemistry and flow cytometry.

Devoted time to specimen preparation, laboratory management and quality issues is provided. Continued exposure to surgical pathology with annual accession of 100,000 cases is through tumor board participation and elective rotation.

The cytology laboratory processes 44,000 GYN Pap tests, 4,800 non-GYN specimens and 4,900 fine-needle aspirations.

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How to Apply

We use the standardized application for pathology fellowships from the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Residents Forum.

Deadline for applications is December 1.

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Application Requirements

Candidates must have completed AP or AP/CP pathology residency in the United States and be certified or eligible in AP or AP/CP.

Applicants must have passed all USMLE Steps before entering the Cytopathology Fellowship Program.

Foreign medical graduates are required to have an ECFMG certificate. Baylor Scott & White Health sponsors only the J1 Visa for those individuals who require a visa in order to be work-authorized.

Eligible applicants should also provide:

  • Personal statement
  • Curriculum vitae/resume
  • Recent photograph
  • At least three letters of recommendation

Please send the application and all documents by email with your last name in the name of all document files.

Learn more about Baylor Scott & White's housestaff appointment eligibility, including guidelines for international medical graduates.

Contact Us

Melba Tischler

Phone: 254.215.0907
Melba.Tischler@BSWHealth.org

Cytopathology Fellowship
Baylor Scott & White Health
2401 S. 31st. St.
MS-01-266
Temple, TX 76508

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In addition to competitive stipends, we offer our fellows a full menu of employee benefits. We help offset the cost of many of these benefits; others are options you can choose to pay for yourself.

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