Overview

Hematopathology Fellowship at UAB is a one-year program, fully accredited by ACGME for two fellows towards subspecialty board certification. The program includes experience in all major aspects of hematopathology, including morphology, immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, coagulation, pediatric hematopathology and diagnostic molecular pathology. Fellows are responsible for initial review, final drafts of bone marrow, lymph node biopsies, complex consult cases and other hematopoietic entities. Hematopathology service handles - 8,500 cases per year (flow, bone marrows and lymph node biopsies, etc.) Fellows supervise the residents in bone marrow, flow cytometry, lymph node diagnosis and consults. Fellows have teaching responsibilities to junior residents and at MS-II student Hematology/Oncology module.  The fellows participate in clinical research projects during the fellowship and presentation at national meetings is strongly encouraged. 

Meet Our Hematopathology Faculty

Diana Morlote, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pathology
Director, Hematopathology Fellowship Program
Genomic Diagnostics and Hematopathology

John K. Choi, M.D., Ph.D.
Professor of Pathology
Section Head, Flow Cytometry Lab

Aishwarya Ravindran, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pathology
Laboratory Medicine

Vishnu V. Reddy, M.D.
Professor of Pathology
Section Head, Hematopathology & Bone Marrow Lab

Frida Rosenblum, M.D.
Associate Professor of Pathology
Director, Cytopathology Fellowship
Cytopathology, Renal Pathology, Hematopathology & Surgical Pathology

Adam Wilberger, M.D.
Assistant Professor of Pathology
Laboratory Medicine & Hematopathology

Requirements

Applicants must be Board eligible in Pathology.

Stipends

Stipends are commensurate with the level of postgraduate training in Pathology. Also provided is a professional development fund and a generous relocation allowance.

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:

Diana Morlote, M.D.
Assistant Professor in Pathology
Director, Hematopathology Fellowship Program
Department of Pathology
The University of Alabama at Birmingham
West Pavilion 220E 619 19th St S
Birmingham, AL 35249-7331

Hematopathology Fellowship Information

Susan Mills
Program Coordinator
Telephone: (205) 975-3450
Email: path-fellowships@uabmc.edu
Website: https://www.uab.edu/medicine/pathology/education/fellowship-program