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
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