The UAB Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship Program is participating in the Molecular Genetic Pathology Unified Timeline for the 2025-2026 fellowship year. For additional information, please visit https://www.amp.org/education/career-development/molecular-genetic-pathology-unified-timeline/.
Overview
The University of Alabama at Birmingham Departments of Pathology and Genetics jointly offer a one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship in molecular genetic pathology. The fellowship is designed to train academically oriented pathologists and medical geneticists for a career in molecular genetic pathology, including hematology/oncology, infectious diseases, identity testing, molecular diagnostics of Mendelian disorders, cytogenetics, bioinformatics, and medical genetics. After completion of this program, the fellow will be eligible to take the Molecular Genetic Pathology board examination co-sponsored by ABP and ABMMG.
Training includes didactic courses, selected laboratory rotations and opportunities for an in-depth research experience. The fellow will gain experience in a broad range of molecular techniques including nucleic acid extraction and amplification (PCR, RT-PCR, real-time PCR, NASBA, and SDA), conventional sequencing, capillary electrophoresis, traditional cytogenetics, FISH, microarray and next generation sequencing technology. Trainees are expected to function as junior attending physicians. They actively participate in the following activities: test development and validation, preparation of clinical reports, participation in clinic/inpatient visits and clinical consultation. Fellows are exposed to the administrative components of directing a modern molecular diagnostics laboratory. Opportunities for research experience are encouraged and supported throughout the training experience.
This program is directed by Shuko Harada, M.D., Professor, Anatomic Pathology; Associate Director of the Division of Genomic Diagnostics & Bioinformatics, and Section Head of Molecular Pathology.
Our Faculty
Teaching Faculty in UAB Department of Genetics
Andrew Carroll III, PhD
Fady Mikhail, MD, PhD
Jon Daniel Sharer, MD, PhD
Ludwine M. Messiaen, PhD, FACMG
Anna Hurst, MD
Nathaniel Robin, MD
Marie Descartes, MD
Joy Dean, MD
Requirements:
Applicants must be AP, CP or AP/CP or medical genetics Board eligible, or Board certified.
Stipends:
Stipends are commensurate with the year of postgraduate training in pathology or genetics. Also provided is a professional development fund.
Applications:
Submit application along with curriculum vitae and three letters of recommendation, including one from current program director to: path-fellowships@uabmc.edu.
Address letters of recommendation to:
Shuko Harada, MD
Professor, Anatomic 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
Additional information may be obtained from:
Program Coordinator: Susan Mills
Telephone: (205) 975-3450 Fax: (205) 975-PATH
E-mail: path-fellowships@uabmc.edu
Website: https://www.uab.edu/medicine/pathology/education/fellowship-program