University of Minnesota – Hans Popper Hepatopathology Society

Gastrointestinal Pathology Fellowship

Within the University of Minnesota’s Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology, the Division of Anatomic Pathology receives more than 7,000 luminal gastrointestinal (GI) and pancreato-biliary, 600 liver, and 700 GI consult cases annually, making the GI pathology service the home of the heaviest volume of cases among all surgical pathology subspecialties. The surgical pathology workup in this field integrates very well with our department’s Molecular Pathology and Genomics division (for familiar cancer and prognostic markers testing) and cytopathology (for fine needle aspiration biopsy diagnosis of pancreatic lesions). Our practice focuses on three main areas of GI pathology, including oncologic pathology, transplant medicine, and the multidisciplinary management of inflammatory bowel disease.

One fellow will be accepted per year and will rotate in the East and West Bank laboratories. Trainees who have finished their AP or AP/CP training are invited to apply.

Curriculum:

The GI Pathology fellowship program is one year of clinical training. An additional research year is available for eligible candidates who have a demonstrated track record in scholarly activities and want to acquire an in-depth training in basic science techniques pertaining to GI pathology.

During the one year of clinical training, the fellow will be exposed to the daily signout of the following specimens.

Luminal GI tract, biopsy and resection specimens
Pancreato-biliary specimens
Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) biopsies
CT-guided abdominal and GI-related fine needle aspiration specimens

GI Pathology: 7 months, Signing out of luminal GI tract and pancreatobiliary specimens (biopsies and resections)
Cytopathology: 1 month, Signing out endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) biopsies, CT-guided abdominal and GI-related fine needle aspiration specimens
Liver: 2 months, Signing out of biopsies and resections. Strong emphasis on transplant pathology
Electives: 2 months, Can be spent in research, perinatal, cytopathology, renal, neuropathology, derm, heme, molecular, cytogenetics, or other surgical pathology sub-specialty

A translational research month is offered as an elective during the year to provide time devoted to finishing up a project for which data and investigative work have already been performed throughout the early months of the fellowship.

While grossing is not required, opportunities for practicing on large complex cases are available upon request. It is estimated that a fellow may take 5-6 general surgical pathology call weeks per year according to the departmental needs.

Program Highlights:

Subspecialty training offered at the University of Minnesota Medical Center by renowned GI Pathology consultants
There is an emphasis in our institution on Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) biopsies and the fellow will gain a unique experience in this growing field
Whole slide imaging and telepathology technologies embedded in teaching, research, and clinical practice
Integrated molecular pathology and cytogenetics services
Informatics faculty for hands-on training and research
A wide range of basic science and translational research opportunities with a dedicated time for research
Special emphasis on quality management and leadership training
Graded responsibility with a focus to prepare the trainee to function independently as a GI pathologist and serve as a resource for his/her colleagues upon the future joining of a large practice group.
Medical, dental, disability & life insurance
15 days of vacation, 10 days of sick time, 10 professional development days
Book/study materials fund

Teaching Faculty:

Oyedele Adeyi, MD, Professor & Program Director
Khalid Amin, MD, Associate Professor
David Cartwright, MD, Adjunct Assistant Professor
Aastha Chauhan, MD, Assistant Professor
Mahmoud Khalifa, MD, PhD, Professor
Mark Luquette, MD, Assistant Professor
Kevin Turner, DO, Assistant Professor

For more information on requirements and how to apply, visit:

http://z.umn.edu/pathfellowapply

Oyedele Adeyi, MD
Program Director
adeyio@umn.edu

Gaby Cronick
Program Administrator
croni110@umn.edu

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