Clinical Fellowship Program

Hematopathology Fellowship

ACGME-Accredited • One-Year Program
University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson / Banner University Medical Center – Tucson

Now Accepting Applications for the 2027–2028 Academic Year

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, in partnership with Banner University Medical Center – Tucson (BUMC-T), is pleased to offer an ACGME-accredited, one-year Hematopathology Fellowship beginning July 1 annually. This academically focused program provides comprehensive, hands-on training in all aspects of diagnostic hematopathology within a dynamic academic medical center serving the Southwest.

Program Highlights

  • Broad exposure to benign and malignant hematologic disorders in both adult and pediatric patients
  • Diagnostic training across a full spectrum of specimen types, including peripheral blood, bone marrow, lymph nodes, body fluids, and tissue biopsies
  • Active collaboration with adult and pediatric hematology/oncology services, bone marrow transplant, the regional Hemophilia Center, and solid organ transplant programs
  • Engagement with regional and national research networks, including SWOG

Diagnostic & Laboratory Training

Fellows receive in-depth, hands-on experience with:

  • Flow cytometry
  • Immunohistochemistry
  • Cytogenetics, including FISH and karyotyping
  • Molecular diagnostics, such as next-generation sequencing and microarray technologies
  • Automated hematology and special coagulation testing
  • Advanced coagulation interpretation and report generation
  • Laboratory administration and medical leadership, with graduated responsibility to support independent practice

Academic & Teaching Opportunities

Fellows play an integral role on the hematopathology service, contributing to:

  • Teaching and supervising pathology residents and medical students
  • Presenting and participating in interdisciplinary conferences
  • Case-based discussions and collaborative clinical decision-making

Research & Scholarly Activity

The program encourages scholarly productivity, offering opportunities for:

  • Research project development
  • Abstracts and presentations at national meetings
  • Publications in peer-reviewed journals

Why Tucson?

The University of Arizona/BUMC-T offers a competitive salary and benefits package along with the vibrant culture, outdoor recreation, and sunny climate that make Tucson a uniquely appealing place to train and live.

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must have completed required clinical education in one of the following:

  • An ACGME-accredited residency
  • An AOA-approved residency
  • An ACGME-I Advanced Specialty Accreditation program
  • An RCPSC- or CFPC-accredited Canadian residency program

The University of Arizona sponsors J-1 visas only.

How to Apply

Submit the University of Arizona GME fellowship application (gme_fellowship_application.pdf) along with all required documents to:

fellowship@pathology.arizona.edu

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer.

 

Candace Reveles, MD
Director, Hematopathology Fellowship Program
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
P.O. Box 245108
1501 N. Campbell Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85724-5059

 


 

Forensic Pathology Fellowship

ACGME-Accredited • One-Year Program
Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner (PCOME) – Tucson, Arizona

Now Accepting Applications for the 2027–2028 Academic Year

The Pima County Office of the Medical Examiner (PCOME) in Tucson, Arizona, offers a rigorous and immersive ACGME-accredited Forensic Pathology Fellowship designed to prepare trainees for board certification and a successful career in forensic pathology. Fellows train within a nationally recognized medicolegal system that provides exceptional case diversity, high autopsy volume, and expert mentorship.

Training Environment

The primary training site, the NAME-accredited PCOME, investigates more than 4,500 cases annually, including approximately 100 homicides. Fellows will personally complete 200–250 autopsies, working closely with a team of eight board-certified forensic pathologists.

Additional training experiences include:

  • A rotation at the Tucson Police Department Crime Lab
  • A dedicated forensic toxicology rotation at NMS Labs
  • Scene investigation training by accompanying medicolegal death investigators

Specialized Experience

Located near the U.S.–Mexico border, PCOME is an international leader in the examination and identification of unidentified and skeletal human remains, particularly those of migrant decedents. Fellows receive hands-on instruction in skeletal analysis and identification techniques through direct collaboration with in-house forensic anthropologists.

Courtroom & Testimony Training

Fellows begin with observation of staff forensic pathologists delivering expert testimony. As competency grows, fellows gain experience providing courtroom testimony in cases they have personally managed—an essential component of forensic pathology practice.

Scholarly Activity

Fellows are encouraged to pursue a scholarly project with the opportunity to:

  • Present at national forensic or pathology conferences
  • Publish in peer-reviewed journals

Eligibility Requirements:

Board eligible/certified in AP or AP/CP

The University of Arizona sponsors J-1 visas only.

Stipend:

Commensurate with the level of postgraduate training

Contact:
fellowship@pathology.arizona.edu

 

Kevin Lougee, DO
Director, Forensic Pathology Fellowship Program
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
P.O. Box 245108
1501 N. Campbell Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85724-5059


 

GI, Liver & Pancreaticobiliary Pathology Fellowship
 

ACGME-Accredited – One-Year Program

University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson / Banner University Medical Center – Tucson

 

Now Accepting Applications for the 2027–2028 Academic Year

2026–2027 Fellowship Position Currently Open

The University of Arizona Department of Pathology offers a comprehensive ACGME-accredited fellowship in Gastrointestinal (GI), Hepatobiliary, and Pancreatic Pathology. This one-year program provides advanced, in-depth training in the interpretation of endoscopic biopsies, liver and pancreatobiliary biopsies, and complex surgical resection specimens—including transplant cases.

Program Overview

The department handles a high volume of specimens annually, including:

  • ~8,800 GI biopsies
  • ~800 GI, liver, and pancreas resection specimens
  • ~320 liver biopsies
  • ~250 fine needle aspirations (FNAs) from the GI tract, pancreas, and liver

Training encompasses both adult and pediatric cases, offering broad and diverse exposure to the full spectrum of GI and hepatobiliary disease.

Interdisciplinary Training

Fellow education is strengthened by close collaboration with:

  • Gastroenterology
  • Radiology
  • Surgery
  • Oncology
  • Radiation oncology

This interdisciplinary environment supports comprehensive diagnostic decision-making and enhances the fellow’s clinical insight.

Fellow Responsibilities:

Fellows will actively participate in:

  • Review of pathology slides and preparation of selected reports
  • Presentation at interdepartmental conferences
  • Teaching and supervision of pathology residents
  • Elective rotations tailored to individual interests

Scholarly Activity:

Fellows are encouraged to complete a research or quality improvement project, with opportunities to:

  • Present at national pathology or subspecialty meetings
  • Publish in peer-reviewed journals

 

Eligibility Requirements

Applicants must have completed required clinical training in one of the following:

  • An ACGME-accredited residency program
  • An AOA-approved residency program
  • A program with ACGME-I Advanced Specialty Accreditation
  • An RCPSC- or CFPC-accredited residency program in Canada

The University of Arizona sponsors J-1 visas only.

Stipend:

Commensurate with the level of postgraduate training

How to Apply

Submit the University of Arizona GME fellowship application and supporting materials. gme_fellowship_application.pdf 

Email application materials to:
fellowship@pathology.arizona.edu

 

Belinda Sun, MD
Director, GI Pathology Fellowship Program
University of Arizona College of Medicine
Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
P.O. Box 245108
1501 N. Campbell Avenue
Tucson, AZ 85724-5059