University of Alabama at Birmingham

University of Alabama at Birmingham James Rob Hackney, M.D. Director, Pathology Residency Training Program UAB | The University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pathology WP P220 619 19th St S Birmingham, AL 35233-7331 Tel: (205) 975-7840 Fax: (205) 975-7548 E-mail: jrhackney@uabmc.edu Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency Program Residency Coordinator Monica Henderson UAB | The University of Alabama at Birmingham HSB 175H | 508 20th St South | Birmingham, AL 35249-6823 205-934-4060 | F: 205-975-7548 | mbhenderson@uabmc.edu Other Notable Faculty Jennifer Gordetsky, M.D. Assistant Director, Pathology Residency Training Program Lance Williams, M.D. Assistant Director, Pathology Residency Training Program Program Info UAB's Department of Pathology offers flexible and individually-tailored programs in Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology, or combined AP/CP, leading to board eligibility in each area. Residency training in each are encompasses the understanding of disease at macroscopic, microscopic, and molecular levels. Electives, including specialty fellowships, clinical research fellowships, and other approved training, are available to satisfy board requirements. Admissions Process ACGME Accredited? Yes Sponsors Visas? Yes. J1 ECFMG and H1-B Allows External Electives? Yes Number of residents (per year / total): 6-8/27 Vacation Time (annually): Vist the UAB Pathology website regarding Pathology Resident benefits Pathology Residency Benefits Visit UAB Physician Salary & Benefits UAB School of Medicine Residents Core rotations done at which hospitals? How many core rotations at each hospital? Surgical Pathology, including rotations at the Birmingham VA Medical Center, Autopsy, Transfusion Medicine/Blood Bank, GI, Cytology, Neuropathology, Pediatric Pathology, Forensic Pathology, Chemistry, Hematopathology, Microbiology, Immunology, Coagulation, Molecular Diagnostics/Cytogenetics, AP and CP Elective Rotations. Cytopathology Fellowship The Division of Anatomic Pathology at the University of Alabama Medical Center, Birmingham, offers a one-year ACGME-approved fellowship experience in Cytopathology. Visit the website for more information UAB Pathology Fellowship Programs Program Director Frida Rosenblum, M.D. Fellowship Coordinator Susan Mills UAB | The University of Alabama at Birmingham HSB 149M | 619 19th Street South | Birmingham, AL 35249-6823 P:205-975-3450| F: 205-975-7284 | smills@uabmc.edu Requirements Applicants must be AP or AP/CP Board eligible, or Board certified. Graduates of medical schools approved by the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) and those who are Board certified will be given preference. Applications Submit application 12 to 24 months prior to initiation of training along with curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation, including one from current program director to: path-apfellowship@uabmc.edu. Address letters of recommendation to: Frida Rosenblum, M.D. Assistant Professor of Pathology Director, Cytopathology Fellowship Department of Pathology The University of Alabama at Birmingham 619 19th Street South, HSB 149M Birmingham, AL 35249-6823 Dermatopathology Fellowship This one-year ACGME Dermatopathology fellowship is sponsored jointly by the Departments of Dermatology and Pathology of the University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Medicine. Visit the website for more information Dermatopathology Fellowship Programs Program Director Peter Pavlidakey M.D. Dermatopathology Fellowship Coordinator Regina Farmer rlfarmer@uabmc.edu Requirements Candidates must be board-certified or eligible for certification in Anatomic Pathology, AP/CP or Dermatology. Applications Email Regina Farmer at rlfarmer@uabmc.edu. Applicants are encourage to complete their applications as soon as possible. Forensic Pathology Fellowship The Pathology Department of the University of Alabama at Birmingham and the Jefferson County Coroner/Medical Examiner Office offer a one-year accredited fellowship training program in forensic pathology. Visit the UAB Pathology Fellowship Programs website for more information UAB Pathology Fellowship Programs Program Director Daniel Dye, M.D. Fellowship Coordinator Susan Mills UAB | The University of Alabama at Birmingham HSB 149M | 619 19th Street South | Birmingham, AL 35249-6823 P:205-975-3450| F: 205-975-7284 | smills@uabmc.edu Requirements Successful completion of accredited pathology residency training program in either anatomic pathology at anatomic/clinical pathology. Applications Submit application 12 to 24 months prior to initiation of training along with curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation, including one from current program director to: path-apfellowship@uabmc.edu. Address letters of recommendation to: Daniel Dye, M.D., Assistant Professor of Pathology Director, Forensic Pathology Fellowship Department of Pathology The University of Alabama at Birmingham 619 19th Street South, HSB 149M Birmingham, AL 35249-6823 Gastrointestinal/Hepatobiliary Fellowship & Transplant Pathology Fellowship The Division of Anatomic Pathology at the University of Alabama Medical Center, Birmingham, offers a one-year fellowship experience in Gastrointestinal and Hepatobiliary Pathology. Visit the UAB Pathology Fellowship Programs website for more information UAB Pathology Fellowship Programs Program Director Sameer Al Diffalha, M.D. Fellowship Coordinator Susan Mills UAB | The University of Alabama at Birmingham HSB 149M | 619 19th Street South | Birmingham, AL 35249-6823 P:205-975-3450| F: 205-975-7284 | smills@uabmc.edu Requirements MD degree and completion of pathology core requirements (3 years of AP or 4 years of combined AP/CP training. Applications Submit application 12 to 24 months prior to initiation of training along with curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation, including one from current program director to: path-apfellowship@uabmc.edu. Address letters of recommendation to: Sameer Al Diffalha, M.D. Assistant Professor of Pathology Director, GI Pathology Fellowship Department of Pathology The University of Alabama at Birmingham 619 19th Street South, HSB 149M Birmingham, AL 35249-6823 Hematopathology Fellowship The Hematopathology Fellowship at The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) is a one-year program which is fully accredited for subspecialty board certification. Visit the UAB Pathology Fellowship Programs website for more information UAB Pathology Fellowship Programs Program Director Deniz Peker, M.D. Fellowship Coordinator Susan Mills UAB | The University of Alabama at Birmingham HSB 149M | 619 19th Street South | Birmingham, AL 35249-6823 P:205-975-3450| F: 205-975-7284 | smills@uabmc.edu Requirements Applicants must be Board Eligible in Pathology. Applications Submit application 12 to 24 months prior to initiation of training along with curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation, including one from current program director to: path-apfellowship@uabmc.edu. Address letters of recommendation to: Deniz Peker, M.D. Associate Professor of Pathology Director, Hematopathology Fellowship Department of Pathology The University of Alabama at Birmingham 619 19th Street South, HSB 149M Birmingham, AL 35249-6823 Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship The University of Alabama at Birmingham Departments of Pathology and Genetics jointly offer a one-year ACGME accredited fellowship in molecular genetic pathology. Visit the UAB Pathology Fellowship Programs website for more information UAB Pathology Fellowship Programs Program Director Shuko Harada, M.D. Fellowship Coordinator Susan Mills UAB | The University of Alabama at Birmingham HSB 149M | 619 19th Street South | Birmingham, AL 35249-6823 P:205-975-3450| F: 205-975-7284 | smills@uabmc.edu Requirements Applicants must be AP, CP or AP/C or medical genetics Board eligible, or Board certified. Applications Submit application 12 to 24 months prior to initiation of training along with curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation, including one from current program director to: path-apfellowship@uabmc.edu. Address letters of recommendation to: Shuko Harada, M.D. Associate Professor of Pathology Director, Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship Department of Pathology The University of Alabama at Birmingham 619 19th Street South, HSB 149M Birmingham, AL 35249-6823 Neuropathology Fellowship The Neuropathology Fellowship at the University of Alabama at Birmingham is accredited by the ACGME and meets the requirements towards board certification in neuropathology. Visit the UAB Pathology Fellowship Programs website for more information UAB Pathology Fellowship Programs Program Director Kenneth B. Fallon, M.D. Fellowship Coordinator Susan Mills UAB | The University of Alabama at Birmingham HSB 149M | 619 19th Street South | Birmingham, AL 35249-6823 P:205-975-3450| F: 205-975-7284 | smills@uabmc.edu Requirements Board eligibility or certification in anatomic pathology or AP/CP; additionally, a license to practice medicine in Alabama, which requires successful completion of USMLE Steps 1, 2, and 3, is needed. Applications Submit application 12 to 24 months prior to initiation of training along with curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation, including one from current program director to: path-apfellowship@uabmc.edu. Address letters of recommendation to: Kenneth B. Fallon, M.D. Associate Professor of Pathology Director, Neuropathology Fellowship Department of Pathology The University of Alabama at Birmingham 619 19th Street South, HSB 149M Birmingham, AL 35249-6823 Surgical Pathology Fellowship The Division of Anatomic Pathology at the University of Alabama Medical Center, Birmingham, offers a one-year fellowship experience in Diagnostic Surgical Pathology. Visit the UAB Pathology Fellowship Programs website for more information UAB Pathology Fellowship Programs Program Director Shi Wei, M.D., Ph.D. Fellowship Coordinator Susan Mills UAB | The University of Alabama at Birmingham HSB 149M | 619 19th Street South | Birmingham, AL 35249-6823 P:205-975-3450| F: 205-975-7284 | smills@uabmc.edu Requirements MD Degree, license to practice medicine in the State of Alabama, and completion of pathology core requirements (3 yrs of AP or 4 yrs of combined AP/CP training). Most fellows are in their 5th postgraduate level of training. Applications Submit application 12 to 24 months prior to initiation of training along with curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation, including one from current program director to: path-apfellowship@uabmc.edu. Address letters of recommendation to: Shi Wei, M.D., Ph.D. Professor of Pathology Director, Surgical Pathology Fellowship Department of Pathology The University of Alabama at Birmingham 619 19th Street South, HSB 149M Birmingham, AL 35249-6823 Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine Fellowship This one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship provides experience in a large academic hospital transfusion medicine, apheresis, and coagulation service at the University of Alabama of Birmingham Hospital, including patient blood management (PBM), pre-transfusion testing, investigation of antibody problems and transfusion reactions, component therapy, hemostasis consultation, therapeutic apheresis, including photopheresis, transplantation immunogenetics, and HLA. Visit the UAB Pathology Fellowship Programs website for more information UAB Pathology Fellowship Programs Program Director Marisa Marques, M.D. Fellowship Coordinator Susan Mills UAB | The University of Alabama at Birmingham HSB 149M | 619 19th Street South | Birmingham, AL 35249-6823 P:205-975-3450| F: 205-975-7284 | smills@uabmc.edu Requirements Candidates should be Board-eligible or Board-certified in Clinical Pathology or other major specialty board such as Anesthesiology, Medicine or Pediatrics and have an unrestricted Alabama license prior to starting fellowship. Applications Submit application 12 to 24 months prior to initiation of training along with curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation, including one from current program director to: path-apfellowship@uabmc.edu. Address letters of recommendation to: Marisa Marques, M.D. Professor of Pathology Director, Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine Fellowship Department of Pathology The University of Alabama at Birmingham 619 19th Street South, HSB 149M Birmingham, AL 35249-6823 |}|}