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Hemepath Fellowship 2013 - U. of Arkansas
Fellowship in Hematopathology Program Director: Robert Lorsbach, M.D., Ph.D. Description: The Department of Pathology at the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences offers a one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship in hematopathology. The fellowship provides comprehensive training in morphologic and immunologic hematopathology as well as subspecialty training in molecular diagnostics, flow cytometry, blood coagulation, laboratory hematology, pediatric hematopathology, and cytogenetics. The fellow will have increasing levels of responsibility commensurate with level of performance and will participate actively in diagnostic evaluations, clinical consultations, and teaching programs in the department. Opportunities for clinical and translational research are available, in which participation is strongly encouraged. An option exists for a second non-accredited research year for qualified individuals. The clinical material signed out by the UAMS Hematopathology Division includes nearly 6000 bone marrow biopsies and approximately 350 lymph node biopsies. The Division also provides consultation and leukemia immunophenotyping services for Arkansas Children’s Hospital. Our flow cytometry laboratory routinely performs 6-color flow cytometry for diagnosis and minimal residual disease monitoring of hematolymphoid malignancies. Fellowship training is enhanced by a close working relationship with the UAMS Myeloma Institute for Research & Therapy, an international center of excellence for research and treatment of plasma cell myeloma and with the Winthrop P. Rockefeller Cancer Institute, which is currently embarking on a major infrastructural and programmatic expansion. Requirements: Board certification or eligibility in AP or AP/CP Faculty: Daisy Alapat, MD, Assistant Professor; William T. Bellamy, PhD, Professor, Director of Molecular Diagnostics; Robert Lorsbach, MD, PhD, Professor, Director of Hematopathology, Fellowship Director; Ginell Post, MD, Assistant Professor, Director of Coagulation; Steven A. Schichman, MD, PhD, Associate Professor, Chief of Hematopathology and Molecular Diagnostics, Central Arkansas Veterans Healthcare System; Marwan Yared, MD, Associate Professor, Director of Pathology Residency Training Program. Number of Fellowships Available: One per year Stipend: $53,321 per year Applications: Applications for positions beginning July 1 should be submitted as early as possible as fellowship candidates are typically selected by January 1 of the preceding year. Send curriculum vitae, a personal statement concerning career goals, and 3 letters of recommendation to: Donald Sandlin, Residency & Fellowship Program Coordinator University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences, Department of Pathology 4301 W Markham, #517 Little Rock, AR 72205 Phone: (501) 603-1508