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.
Cytopathology Goals and Objectives
Requirements:
Applicants must have completed a four-year AP/CP residency or a straight anatomic pathology residency.
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
Information on Living in San Antonio
Current Cytopathology Fellows
Suhalika Sahni, MD
sahnis@uthscsa.edu
Medical School: Dayanand Medical College and Hospital, India
Hometown: Chandigarh, India
Why Pathology? Since medical school pathology really fascinated me. I really enjoy pattern recognition and digging deep into disease mechanisms. Also a great work life balance.
Why did you choose UT Health San Antonio? Diverse patient population with lots of interesting cases. The faculty here is very knowledgeable and passionate about pathology. Overall a great working environment.
What do you like about living in San Antonio? Great weather. Mid sized city with lots of outdoor activities to do and great food.
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