Gynecologic Pathology Fellowship

Introduction:  Our program offers a nurturing environment and focused training in diagnostic gynecologic pathology, with additional emphasis on teaching and scholarly research.  The goal for the Fellow is first and foremost, to gain a broader exposure and attain excellence in the interpretation of obstetrical and gynecological specimens.  The Mount Sinai Medical Center’s Division of Gynecologic Pathology has an intake of 10,000+ specimens per year, ranging in diversity from biopsies submitted by in-house and local/regional practices, to a variety of surgical specimens inclusive of rare tumors, and interesting and unusual slide consultations.

Requirements:  Three years’ training in Anatomic Pathology (AP), or four years in Anatomic-Clinical Pathology (AP/CP).

Number of Appointments:  One appointment, duration 12 months with flexible extension to 24 months.

Responsibilities:  

1) Service:  The fellow is on-service for three of the thirteen 4-week blocks during the year.  When on service, the fellow rotates grossing and biopsy duties with another housestaff.  Off-service, the fellow is responsible for supervising rotating medical students, residents/fellows, and handling consult cases.  

2) Teaching:  The fellow prepares for and presents at intra-and interdepartmental conferences with members of the Departments of Pathology, Obstetrics- Gynecology, and Division of Gynecologic Oncology.  The fellow prepares for and presents at Quality Assurance.  

Research:  The Mount Sinai Medical Center is a distinctive community, housing a vast number of renowned physicians, scientists, and physician scientists in a ‘small-town’ collaborative atmosphere.  Hence opportunities abound, and the fellow is strongly encouraged to participate in at least one scholarly activity ideally culminating in publication.  Creativity is valued hence, project(s) can include but is/are not limited to: (a) case report(s), clinicopathologic series study(ies), benchtop (basic science or applied) research, or other scholarly endeavor (example: production of a Gyn Pathology Tutorial for housestaff or gyn-oncologists).

Community:  On the Upper East Side overlooking Manhattan's famous Central Park, The Mount Sinai Medical Center boasts coveted views of New York City.  Many fine attractions are walking distance from the hospital, including Central Park's lovely Conservatory Gardens, excellent restaurants, and museum mile, including the highly acclaimed Guggenheim Museum and Metropolitan Museum of Art. Upper East

Income:  Competitive and commensurate with training.

Applications should include:  

i) Curriculum vitae
ii) Personal statement
iii) Copy of medical school diploma
iv) Copy of medical school transcript
v) Copy of USMLE scores
vi) Three (3) letters of recommendation. 

If applicable, vii) Copy of visa status, J1, H1, viii) Copy of ECFMG

Send to:

Tamara Kalir, M.D., Ph.D.
Associate Professor of Pathology
Director, Gyn Pathology Fellowship Training Program
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
Department of Pathology - Box 1194
One Gustave L. Levy Place
New York, NY 10029

E-mail:  tamara.kalir@mssm.edu
Telephone: (212) 241-3784