Inside the hematopathology fellowship: Training, research + education
Fellows are encouraged to participate in at least one research project related to hematopathology during the fellowship. Projects may focus on any relevant area, and fellows are expected to present their work at national pathology or hematology meetings and submit findings for publication in peer-reviewed journals.
The department supports scholarly activity by providing funds for educational resources and attendance at national meetings. Additional travel funds and time off are available if a fellow presents an abstract at a conference.
Hematopathology fellowship curriculum
The program is designed to deliver comprehensive training in all core areas of hematopathology over 12 months. Fellows gain hands-on experience in both adult and pediatric hematopathology, as well as in key laboratory disciplines.
Curriculum breakdown:
- 6 months – hematopathology
- 2 months – flow cytometry
- 2 months – clinical hematology and coagulation
- 2 months – molecular diagnostics and cytogenetics
- Electives and research are planned based on fellow interests
Didactic training + conferences
Fellows participate in a structured schedule of conferences and lectures throughout the year to support clinical and academic growth.
Required educational sessions include:
- Pediatric hematology/oncology conference
- Pathology and lab medicine core lecture series
- Hematologic malignancy conference
- Plasma cell conference
- Coagulation sign-out
- Coagulation stewardship
- Departmental journal club
- Weekly surgical pathology conference
