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
Now Accepting Applications for the 2028–2029 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
