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Neuropath Fellowship - Mayo Clinic
Mayo Clinic Neuropathology Fellowship now accepting applications for July 2014 Description: The Mayo Clinic offers a two-year ACGME-accredited Neuropathology Fellowship Program that provides intensive training in diagnostic surgical and autopsy neuropathology and extensive research opportunities leading to eligibility for certification in neuropathology by the American Board of Pathology (ABP). During the first year of training, the major emphasis is focused on developing diagnostic expertise in neuropathology, including the interpretation of gross and microscopic features, the utility of special stains and procedures, electron microscopy, and immunohistochemistry. The trainee is expected to initiate research that can be completed during the second year of training. Opportunities for research in neuroimmunology, neurogenetics, molecular biology, tumor neuropathology, and demyelinating and neurodegenerative diseases are available. Dedicated rotations in the Muscle and Peripheral Nerve Laboratories are provided in the second year of training. The annual volume of specimens includes approximately 600 autopsy brain, 3400 neurosurgical, 1000 skeletal muscle, 500 peripheral nerve, and 200 eye specimens. Requirements: Applicants must meet ABP requirements for qualification for training in neuropathology. Types and Numbers of Appointments: One fellowship position is available on a competitive basis every two years. Staff: Joseph E. Parisi MD, Neuropathology Fellowship Program Director; Caterina Giannini MD, PhD; Mark Jentoft MD; R. Ross Reichard MD. Applications: Tasha Gilbertson, Education Program Coordinator, Mayo Clinic, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, 200 First Street SW, Stabile 3-66 DLMP Education, Rochester, MN 55905 Phone: (507) 538-6453 Fax: (507) 538-3267 E-mail: pathologyeducation@mayo.edu Web site: http://www.mayo.edu/msgme/residencies-fellowships/pathology-and-laboratory-medi cine