Cytopathology Fellowship
This fellowship provides for one full year of advanced training in diagnostic cytology. The experience includes daily sign-out of gynecologic and nongynecologic specimens as well as training in the performance and interpretation of fine needle aspiration biopsies. Participation in conferences and teaching of pathology residents and cytotechnology students is required. Involvement in clinical research is also encouraged. Cytology specimens from the University Hospital and the South Texas Veterans Health Care System, Audie L. Murphy Division, approximate total 20,000 annually, of which 5,000 are non gynecologic specimens. The latter group includes approximately 1,000 fine needle aspiration biopsies.
Requirements:
Applicants must have completed a four-year AP/CP residency or a straight anatomic pathology residency.
Cytopathology Goals and Objectives
Number of positions: Two per academic year
Recruitment Status: Please contact Program Coordinator for current open positions
Stipends: Commensurate with level of training.
Facilities: University Hospital, Mays Cancer Center, Audie L. Murphy Memorial Veterans Hospital – South Texas Veteran Health Care System, & Multispecialty and Research Hospital
Information on Living in San Antonio
Current Cytopathology Fellows
Olivia Fisher, MD, MPH Co-Chief
Fishero1@uthscsa.edu
Medical School: University of Oklahoma Health Sciences Center
Undergraduate School: University of Pittsburg
Hometown: Claremore, Oklahoma
1. Why Pathology? I decided on pathology because not only did I enjoy using a microscope on a day-to-day basis but I also found taking a specimen all the way to forming a diagnosis intellectually stimulating and rewarding.
2. Why did you choose UT Health San Antonio? I chose the UTHSCSA program because it is a great size, the faculty are invested in the residents, and there is a good case variety. The residents are also helpful and friendly.
3. What do you like about living in San Antonio? I love San Antonio! It has the amenities of a large city but doesn’t feel like one and the weather is great!
Applications
Send inquiries to:
Philip T. Valente, M.D.
Professor and Director of Cytopathology
Department of Pathology
UT Health San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Drive
San Antonio, TX 78229-3900
Phone: (210) 567-4010
Fax: (210) 567-4637
Contact:
Kelsey Glassburn
GME Program Coordinator
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
UT Health San Antonio
7703 Floyd Curl Drive MC 7750
San Antonio, TX 78229
Voice: 210-567-4100
Email: Glassburnk@uthscsa.edu