The Department of Pathology at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine offers special fellowships for US and Canadian medical students who have completed their second year of medical school and wish to spend an additional year of study before proceeding with their medical school education. This in-depth exposure to one area of pathology and to research helps to expose the student to various aspects of investigative, anatomic, and clinical pathology. The program allows for flexibility, but students typically spend a minimum of three months in research and three months in academic anatomic or clinical pathology practice.
Fellows plan the remaining six months of research and practice in accordance with their interests.
Research is conducted under the guidance of an established investigator. The Post-Sophomore Fellowship in Pathology is accredited by the American Board of Pathology for residency training. Program starting dates are negotiable, but usually commence in late spring or summer. An interview may be required. Students enrolled in this program are responsible for personal expenses such as housing, meals, and transportation.