Surgical Pathology Fellowship
Mission & Vision
Our non-accredited Surgical Pathology fellowship offers 1 clinical position, designed to provide advanced in-depth training and experience in the various diagnostic areas of surgical pathology, including the frozen section service.
Mission & Vision
Our non-accredited Surgical Pathology fellowship offers 1 clinical position, designed to provide advanced in-depth training and experience in the various diagnostic areas of surgical pathology, including the frozen section service.
Program Director’s Welcome
The program is intended to provide advanced training and experience in the various diagnostic areas in surgical pathology, including the frozen section service. Excellence in diagnostic services, strong communication skills, a commitment to the teaching and training of residents and students, and a strong record of peer-reviewed clinical and translational research are desired qualifications for this position.
Program Director’s Welcome
The program is intended to provide advanced training and experience in the various diagnostic areas in surgical pathology, including the frozen section service. Excellence in diagnostic services, strong communication skills, a commitment to the teaching and training of residents and students, and a strong record of peer-reviewed clinical and translational research are desired qualifications for this position.
The Department of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine at the Miller School of Medicine is subspecialty based and serves patients cared for within the University of Miami network of hospitals and clinics (UHealth), as well as within the public Jackson Health System hospitals and clinics. The department is subspecialized and works closely with the University of Miami Sylvester Cancer Center in providing excellent patient care. Opportunities to collaborate in translational research projects are numerous. The fellowship year provides an outstanding opportunity to learn and practice surgical pathology in Miami, a highly desired area with rich culture, diversity, weather, and opportunities for outdoor activities.
Our fellowship program has been active since 2020, and provides a robust education-friendly environment.
Elizabeth Montgomery, MD
Professor of Clinical Pathology Program
Director, Surgical Pathology Fellowship
Fast Facts
Number of Fellows per Year?
2
Duration of Fellowship?
1 year
Clinical Experience
The following subspecialty rotations are available: Breast Pathology, Bone & Soft Tissue Pathology, Chest Pathology, Head and Neck Pathology, Gastrointestinal Pathology, Genitourinary Pathology, Gynecologic Pathology, and Pediatric Pathology.
Electives may include additional weeks in any of the above surgical pathology subspecialty areas as well as Dermatopathology, Cytology, Renal Pathology, Neuropathology, and research (at the Program Director’s discretion), among others.
During the clinical rotation, the fellow is responsible for the daily sign out of cases and will assist in the full preparation of all cases, producing accurate and concise reports. The fellow has an active role in the teaching of junior residents.
Clinical Experience
The following subspecialty rotations are available: Breast Pathology, Bone & Soft Tissue Pathology, Chest Pathology, Head and Neck Pathology, Gastrointestinal Pathology, Genitourinary Pathology, Gynecologic Pathology, and Pediatric Pathology.
Electives may include additional weeks in any of the above surgical pathology subspecialty areas as well as Dermatopathology, Cytology, Renal Pathology, Neuropathology, and research (at the Program Director’s discretion), among others.
During the clinical rotation, the fellow is responsible for the daily sign out of cases and will assist in the full preparation of all cases, producing accurate and concise reports. The fellow has an active role in the teaching of junior residents.
Your Faculty
Elizabeth Montgomery, MD
Professor of Clinical Pathology
Program Director, Surgical Pathology Fellowship
Andrew E. Rosenberg, MD
Director, Bone & Soft Tissue Pathology
Carmen Gomez-Fernandez, MD
Director, Breast Pathology
Director, Head & Neck Pathology
Monica Garcia-Buitrago, MD
Director, Gastrointestinal Pathology
Oleksandr Kryvenko, MD
Director, Genitourinary Pathology
Andre Pinto, MD
Director, Gynecologic Pathology
Sakir H. Gultekin, MD
Director, Neuropathology
Miguel Reyes-Múgica, MD
Director, Pediatric Pathology