If you are interested in applying to the Surgical Pathology Fellowship Program, please send Sheena Hovey a cover letter, CAP Standardized Pathology Fellowship Application, current curriculum vitae, personal statement, medical school Dean’s letter, three letters of recommendation that include one from the pathology residency director and two additional faculty, USMLE scores (steps 1, 2, and 3), copy of ECFMG certificate (applies to international medical graduates only), copy of Permanent Visa (if applicable), and copy of medical school diploma.

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Applications will be accepted until fellowship position(s) are filled.

Eligibility for fellowship

Applications will be accepted from residents who have had two to four years of straight anatomic pathology training and from residents who have three to four years of combined anatomic and clinical pathology training. Board eligible applicants are preferred.

Priority deadline

Applications are generally accepted up to 22 months prior to the start of the fellowship year, until positions are filled.

Interviews

We will interview candidates for positions beginning as early as October and ending when positions are filled. Interviews are on a virtual platform. The program coordinator will contact you with information regarding specific dates and times. Orientation for all new fellows begins on July 1, so you must be available for that start date and be licensed in Iowa by June 15.