Pathology Fellowships

Welcome prospective pathology fellows! This page is designed for those interested in pursuing advanced training through our ACGME-approved (Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education) fellowships in Pathology. Each of our fellowships provides rigorous, high-quality education and hands-on experience, ensuring fellows gain comprehensive knowledge and clinical expertise in their subspecialties. Learn more about our department’s research activities and extensive educational offerings here.

We’re growing! The Pathology department is proud to join a landmark collaboration with Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (DFCI), Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC), and Harvard Medical Faculty Physicians (HMFP) to establish New England’s only freestanding adult inpatient cancer hospital. This partnership offers pathologists unparalleled opportunities to work alongside DFCI’s internationally recognized experts, expand subspecialty expertise, and deliver transformational medicine in an exciting, supportive environment.

ACGME-Approved Fellowships

Our ACGME-accredited programs reflect a commitment to excellence in pathology education. ACGME accreditation ensures that fellows receive high-quality, structured training programs reviewed for rigor and adherence to educational standards. Our department offers fellowships in a variety of subspecialties, promoting both clinical expertise and research development.

Pathology Fellowships

We offer ACGME-approved fellowships in the following subspecialties, accepting applications based on availability:

  • Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine (One one-year position. Program Director: Dr. Kerry O’Brien). Next opening: 2027-2028. 
  • Cytopathology (Two one-year positions. Program Director: Dr. Michiya Nishino). Next opening: 2028-2029.
  • Dermatopathology (One one-year position. Program Director: Dr. Steven Tahan). Next opening: 2028-2029.
  • Hematopathology (Two one-year positions. Program Director: Dr. German Pihan). Next opening: 2027-2028. (Note: Participating in the Match)
  • Medical Microbiology (One one-year position. Program Director: Dr. James Kirby). Now accepting applications for 2027-2028.
  • Neuropathology (One two-year position. Program Director: Dr. Hemant Varma). Next opening: 2029-2031.
  • Breast Pathology (Two one-year positions. Program Director: Dr. Liza Quintana). Next opening: 2027-2028.
  • Gastrointestinal Pathology (Two one-year positions. Program Director: Dr. Osman Yilmaz). Next opening: 2028-2029.

Application Process

Applications are currently being accepted for the 2027-2028 academic year on available fellowship programs. Deadline for submission of applications is August 31, 2025 (except for Hematopathology, which is participating in the NRMP Pathology Fellowship Match).

To apply, submit information listed via email here.

A complete application will include:

  • CAP Standardized Pathology Fellowship Application
  • Cover letter with personal statement
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Copy of USLME test scores (or equivalent)
  • Three letters of recommendation emailed directly by the references; one must be from current program director
  • Letter of good standing from current program director/most recent program director
  • ECFMG certification (for foreign medical graduates)

For more information, please contact:

Debbie Ribaya
Program Coordinator
Email Debbie Ribaya

Learn More About Our Department

Explore the Department of Pathology’s innovative research and robust training programs, designed to foster clinical expertise and academic growth in future leaders of pathology. For more details, visit Pathology Medical Education.