Fellowship in Hematopathology

Description: The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences is offering a one- or two-year fellowship in hematology-hematopathology (H-P). The H-P service performs and interprets 3,000 marrow and lymph node procedures per year. Approximately 400 new leukemia, myeloma and lymphoma cases are evaluated annually.The service is closely coordinated with the hematology-oncology service. An active bone marrow transplant program is currently in operation with 125 marrow transplants and 460 CD34 - enriched peripheral blood harvests per year. The H-P service is fully integrated, with evaluations incorporating flow cytometry (including DNA ploidy), immunohistochemistry, molecular biology (DNA probes, PCR, etc.), growth factor and cytokine assays, cytogenetics and coagulation. Participation in surgical pathology, cytology, or autopsy services will be H-P related only. An optional second year is available, with a flexible mixture of research and clinical activities.

Requirements: Applicants should be Board eligible in AP and/or AP/CP

Stipend: $47,000 per year

Application: Send curriculum vitae, a personal statement concerning career goals, and three letters of recommendation to

Robert Lorsbach, MD, PhD
Hematopathology Fellowship Director
Department of Pathology
University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences
4301 West Markham, Slot 517
Little Rock, Arkansas 72205

Contact: Renee Gordon, Fellowship Manager (501) 603-1508