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
