The cytopathology fellow assists and performs these FNA biopsies in the School of Medicine clinics, hospital, and on patients referred directly to the Pathology Department. The fellow will also review all consultation cases. The cytopathology fellow is actively involved in obtaining specimens for immunocytochemistry electron microscopy, image analysis, and flow cytometry and will interpret these findings. The fellow also has the opportunity to develop a strong foundation in exfoliative cytology. The training stresses both preparatory techniques and interpretation.
Emphasis is placed on cytologic-histologic correlation.
The cytology division maintains an extensive surgical pathology and cytology library, Kodachrome sets and archival study slides. Opportunity exists for teaching and collaborative research efforts in cytology. The cytology division has a strong commitment to research and is actively involved in teaching at the national level. The fellowship also provides experience in laboratory computer systems and develops a foundation for laboratory management.