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Gregory J Davis, MD Univ of Kentucky Med Ctr Pathology & Lab Med Ste MS117 800 Rose St Lexington, KY 40536-0298 |
Tel: (859) 323-6183 Fax: (859) 323-2094 E-mail: gjdavis@email.uky.edu |
Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency Program
The University of Kentucky Pathology residency training program is located in Lexington, KY. The Department of Pathology provides anatomic and clinical laboaratory services to University of Kentucky Hospital, Children's Hospital, Kentucky Clinic and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. In addition, pathology services are also provided at St. Claire Medical Center located at Morehead.
In fulfilling its service responsibilities, the Department performs approximately 200 autopsies per year and processes over 19,000 surgical specimens. In addition, approximately 24,300 smears are received for cytological study. An additional 730 medical legal autopsies are performed by three medical examiners (faculty members) at the Commonwealth's Central Laboratory Facility in Frankfort and are available for residents' education.
The aim of program is to hone diagnostic skills, competence and accuracy in anatomical and laboratory pathology. The main focus of the program is to develop team based approach to work, self-directed learning and critical self evaluation. The four year training program is designed to provide comprehensive training in both anatomical and laboratory medicine.
Each year four residency positions are filled through NRMP match program. All residency applications are accepted through ERAS. The deadline for application is 15th. November.
Albert B. Chandler Hospital Pavillion A
Cytopathology Fellowship
(Filled through July 2013-2014)
This is a one-year clinically oriented program providing extensive training and experience in gynecologic, nongynecologic, and fine needle aspiration biopsy cytology. The pathology service performs majority of the aspirates at the University hospital and the adjacent VA hospital. The total number of cytology specimens accessioned annually is about 24,000 with about 13% abnormal gynecologic specimens, and over 1,700 FNAs. In addition, the training program is devoted to honing laboratory management and quality assurance skills. Opportunities are provided for teaching and research in cytopathology. Training in immunocytochemistry and other ancillary techniques are also included.
The fellowship lasts 12 months and will generally start July 1. The majority of months will be spent doing clinical cytopathology including special techniques. There will be three months of research/elective and one month for vacation and professional meeting leave. The program is accredited by ACGME for 2 positions every year. In certain years, a 2 year combined cytopathology/surgical pathology fellowship is offered.
Applicants who are Board-eligible in AP or AP/CP at the start of the fellowship are preferred. Candidates should be eligible for a medical license in the state of Kentucky. Universal application and/or letters of inquiry, including CV, should be sent to: Luis Samayoa, MD, Director, Cytopathology Fellowship, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Kentucky Medical Center, 800 Rose Street Ste MS117, Lexington, KY 40536-0298. Phone: (859) 323-6183
Surgical Pathology Fellowship
(position filled through June 2013)
A one-year fellowship in surgical pathology is offered at the University of Kentucky, Chandler Medical Center. The Division accessions over 19,000 cases per year and performs approximately 3,000 frozen sections. A high proportion of surgical accessions are related to the diagnosis and staging of neoplasms and specialized experiences are available in hematologic, cardiac, renal, neuro, gynecologic and uropathology in addition to immunopathology, molecular pathology, electron microscopy and flow cytometry. The program includes 9 months of surgical pathology and 3 months of elective. Approximately one month of vacation/travel is included.
The fellowship is open to individuals who are board eligible or certified in anatomic pathology or anatomic and clinical pathology. Send Universal Application to: Dr. Luis Samayoa, Director - Surgical Pathology, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, 800 Rose Street, Ste MS-117, Lexington, Kentucky 40536-0298. Phone: (859) 323-5425 ext. 253.
Neuropathology Fellowship
(currently accepting applications for July 2012-June 2014)
A two-year fellowship in neuropathology is offered at the University of Kentucky, Chandler Medical Center. A high proportion of surgical neuropathological accessions are related to the diagnosis and staging of neoplasms but there are many dementia autopsies linked to the University of Kentucky Alzheimer's Disease Center. Approximately one month of vacation/travel is included. Critically important, a six-month research block is scheduled following the clinical 18 month segment at the beginning of the fellowship.
The fellowship is open to individuals who are board eligible or certified in anatomic pathology or anatomic and clinical pathology. Universal Application (including personal statement, dean's letter with transcript, 3 letters of recommendation, USMLE scores and ECFMG certificate if IMG) and letters of inquiry, including CV, should be sent to: Dr. Peter Nelson, Director - Neuropathology Fellowship, University of Kentucky Medical Center, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, 800 Rose Street, Ste MS-117, Lexington, Kentucky 40536-0298. Phone: (859) 323-6183.
Post Sophomore Medical Student Fellowship
(currently accepting application for July 2012-June 2013) The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital, offers several post-sophomore fellowships in Pathology each year. This program has been in existence since 1976. Fellows spend 4 months in Surgical Pathology, 4 months in Autopsy Pathology and 4 months on Electives. Opportunities for research are available but not required.
Students must have completed their second year of medical school to be eligible. Fellows are paid a stipend of $20,000 annually. Send Universal Application with a copy of the candidate's curriculum vitae and a brief statement of reasons for interest in the fellowship program to: Gregory J. Davis, MD, Director of Residency Training, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, University of Kentucky, 800 Rose Street Suite MS-117, Lexington, KY 40536-0298.