Surgical pathology fellowships in the United States

Compare 22 surgical pathology fellowships in the United States, including Los Angeles. See eligibility, visa, funding and deadlines with official links.

18% accept international graduates and 32% describe a visa route; typical length 1 year. 20 institutions, mostly in Los Angeles, New York and Houston. Each listing links to the official page; confirm dates there.

Frequently asked questions

How many surgical pathology fellowships are there in the United States?

22 listings at 20 institutions.

Can international medical graduates apply?

4 of 22 say they accept international applicants and 7 describe a visa route (J-1, H-1B or work permit). Rules differ by programme and guarantee nothing.

When are the next application deadlines?

No upcoming deadline is recorded. Check each official source for the next intake.

Compare programme details

Fees are costs paid by applicants; salary, stipend and funding are separate. Evidence labels distinguish programme facts, institutional policy, historical information and unresolved conflicts. Source checks belong to each field.

Showing 22 of 22 recorded programmes, sorted by programme name. These are not confirmed open vacancies.
ProgrammeDurationEligibilityApply and deadlineParticipant costsPay and funding
General Surgical Pathology FellowshipUCLA Health (David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA)
Duration
1 year
Recorded; not reverified
Eligibility
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
International applicants
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Application method
Online via UC Recruit (University of California academic application system); rolling review, each programme has its own window
Recorded; not reverified
Documents
Not recorded
Unverified
Deadline
Rolling; programme-specific windows
Recorded; not reverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Not recorded
Unverified
Funding
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
General Surgical Pathology Fellowship (Bridgeport Hospital)Yale School of Medicine / Bridgeport Hospital (Yale New Haven Health)
Duration
1 year
Recorded; not reverified
Eligibility
Three years AP or four years combined AP/CP training; board certification in AP desirable
Recorded; not reverified
International applicants
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Application method
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Documents
Not recorded
Unverified
Deadline
Accepting applications for the 2028-29 academic year
Recorded; not reverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Stipends commensurate with hospital policy
Recorded; not reverified
Funding
Stipends commensurate with hospital policy
Recorded; not reverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Oncologic Surgical Pathology FellowshipMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
Duration
1 year
Recorded; not reverified
Eligibility
Completed ACGME-accredited pathology residency; board eligibility in AP or AP/CP by start; preference for academic career
Recorded; not reverified
International applicants
Accepted if eligibility met — IMGs must submit an ECFMG certificate marked 'valid indefinitely'
Recorded; not reverified
Application method
Online via MSK Embark portal
Recorded; not reverified
Documents
Not recorded
Unverified
Deadline
Rolling; early application encouraged; positions available for 2027–2028 (one position) and 2029–2030 (10 positions)
Recorded; not reverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Stipend commensurate with the applicant's year of postgraduate training
Recorded; not reverified
Funding
Stipend commensurate with the applicant's year of postgraduate training
Recorded; not reverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Selective (Surgical) Pathology FellowshipKeck School of Medicine of USC / Los Angeles General Medical Center
Duration
1 year
Recorded; not reverified
Eligibility
Completion of AP or AP/CP residency in good standing; application, letters of recommendation and interview
Recorded; not reverified
International applicants
Programme no longer sponsors H-1B visas (programme page)
Recorded; not reverified
Application method
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Documents
Not recorded
Unverified
Deadline
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
FY26-27 annual stipend $93,646.83
Recorded; not reverified
Funding
Funded at PGY-5 level; FY26-27 annual stipend $93,646.83
Recorded; not reverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Selective Surgical Pathology FellowshipThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Duration
1 year
Recorded; not reverified
Eligibility
Board-certified or board-eligible in AP or AP/CP pathology
Recorded; not reverified
International applicants
Considered — ECFMG certificate required if applicable; USMLE passed within 3 attempts
Recorded; not reverified
Application method
Read full value

CAP standardized application, statement of intent, CV (with visa status), three letters of recommendation, letter of good standing, ECFMG certificate (if applicable) and USMLE (passed within 3 attempts) emailed as one package to the programme address

Recorded; not reverified
Documents
CV; references (named in recorded application instructions; confirm full checklist)
Recorded; not reverified
Deadline
Rolling — accepting applications for 2027-28 and 2028-29
Recorded; not reverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Stipend commensurate with level of training
Recorded; not reverified
Funding
Stipend commensurate with level of training
Recorded; not reverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Subspecialty Surgical Pathology Fellowships (Breast, GU, Gynecologic, Head & Neck, Bone/Soft Tissue, Cardiovascular/Pulmonary)UCLA Health (David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA)
Duration
1 year
Recorded; not reverified
Eligibility
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
International applicants
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Application method
Online via UC Recruit (University of California academic application system); rolling review, each programme has its own window
Recorded; not reverified
Documents
Not recorded
Unverified
Deadline
Rolling; programme-specific windows
Recorded; not reverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Not recorded
Unverified
Funding
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Surgical (Selective) Pathology FellowshipUniversity of Florida College of Medicine
Duration
1 year
Recorded; not reverified
Eligibility
Certification-eligible or certified in AP or AP/CP; passed all three USMLE steps; ECFMG for international graduates
Recorded; not reverified
International applicants
IMGs eligible with ECFMG certification and USMLE Steps 1-3 (programme page)
Recorded; not reverified
Application method
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Documents
Not recorded
Unverified
Deadline
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Not recorded
Unverified
Funding
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Surgical Pathology FellowshipBaylor College of Medicine
Duration
1 year
Recorded; not reverified
Eligibility
Board certified or eligible in AP or AP/CP
Recorded; not reverified
International applicants
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Application method
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Documents
Not recorded
Unverified
Deadline
Applications accepted 1 July-31 October
Recorded; not reverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Stipends and benefits per BCM Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences schedule
Recorded; not reverified
Funding
Stipends and benefits per BCM Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences schedule
Recorded; not reverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Surgical Pathology FellowshipColumbia University Irving Medical Center / NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital
Duration
1 year
Recorded; not reverified
Eligibility
Completed approved AP or AP/CP pathology training
Recorded; not reverified
International applicants
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Application method
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Documents
Not recorded
Unverified
Deadline
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
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Stipend / salary
Not recorded
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Funding
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Surgical Pathology FellowshipDuke University School of Medicine / Duke University Health System
Duration
1 year
Recorded; not reverified
Eligibility
Board certified/eligible in AP/CP or AP; passed USMLE Step 3; able to obtain a full unrestricted North Carolina licence
Recorded; not reverified
International applicants
US citizens or permanent residents only; IMGs meeting this are welcome (programme page)
Recorded; not reverified
Application method
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Documents
Not recorded
Unverified
Deadline
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Academic rank and stipend commensurate with PGY (generally PGY5-6)
Recorded; not reverified
Funding
Academic rank and stipend commensurate with PGY (generally PGY5-6)
Recorded; not reverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Surgical Pathology FellowshipEmory University School of Medicine
Duration
1 year
Recorded; not reverified
Eligibility
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
International applicants
International graduates must submit a copy of their ECFMG certificate (programme page)
Recorded; not reverified
Application method
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Documents
Not recorded
Unverified
Deadline
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Not recorded
Unverified
Funding
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Surgical Pathology FellowshipIndiana University School of Medicine
Duration
1 year
Recorded; not reverified
Eligibility
Completed AP or AP/CP ACGME-accredited pathology residency
Recorded; not reverified
International applicants
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Application method
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Documents
Not recorded
Unverified
Deadline
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Stipend commensurate with postgraduate training level
Recorded; not reverified
Funding
Stipend commensurate with postgraduate training level
Recorded; not reverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Surgical Pathology FellowshipPerelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania / Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania
Duration
1 year
Recorded; not reverified
Eligibility
Accredited residency meeting ABPath AP or AP/CP requirements
Recorded; not reverified
International applicants
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Application method
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Documents
Not recorded
Unverified
Deadline
Applications open annually in June (about 22 months before July start); all materials by 31 August; rolling offers
Recorded; not reverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Stipends commensurate with postgraduate year
Recorded; not reverified
Funding
Stipends commensurate with postgraduate year; H. T. Enterline Fellowship Award available
Recorded; not reverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Surgical Pathology FellowshipStanford Medicine / Stanford Health Care
Duration
1 year
Recorded; not reverified
Eligibility
Board certified or eligible in AP (ABPath)
Recorded; not reverified
International applicants
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Application method
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Documents
Not recorded
Unverified
Deadline
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Stipends equal to Stanford Health Care residency stipends at the corresponding postdoctoral level
Recorded; not reverified
Funding
Stipends equal to Stanford Health Care residency stipends at the corresponding postdoctoral level
Recorded; not reverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Surgical Pathology FellowshipUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS)
Duration
1 year
Recorded; not reverified
Eligibility
Four years of combined AP/CP training or three years of AP only
Recorded; not reverified
International applicants
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Application method
Send CAP common application form to the Fellowship Coordinator (Semeria Hill, SAHill@uams.edu); follows the Surgical Pathology Unified Approach guidelines
Recorded; not reverified
Documents
Not recorded
Unverified
Deadline
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Not recorded
Unverified
Funding
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Surgical Pathology FellowshipUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine
Duration
1 year
Recorded; not reverified
Eligibility
Completion of a 4-year AP/CP or 3-year AP-only ACGME-accredited pathology residency; US citizenship or permanent residency (green card) required
Recorded; not reverified
International applicants
Not eligible unless US citizen or permanent resident (programme page)
Recorded; not reverified
Application method
CAP Standardized Fellowship Application Form; virtual interviews for selected candidates
Recorded; not reverified
Documents
Not recorded
Unverified
Deadline
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Not recorded
Unverified
Funding
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Surgical Pathology FellowshipUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center / Nebraska Medicine
Duration
1 year (1 July-30 June)
Recorded; not reverified
Eligibility
MD or DO; board eligible or certified in AP or AP/CP
Recorded; not reverified
International applicants
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Application method
Application, CV, personal statement, USMLE 1-3 summary, dean's letter, transcript, diploma and three letters
Recorded; not reverified
Documents
CV; personal statement (named in recorded application instructions; confirm full checklist)
Recorded; not reverified
Deadline
2027-28 and 2028-29 filled; applications for 2029-2030 open April 2027
Recorded; not reverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Not recorded
Unverified
Funding
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Surgical Pathology FellowshipUniversity of Washington School of Medicine
Duration
One year
Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15
Evidence scope

Programme-specific official page

Eligibility
Candidates anticipated to have fulfilled the training prerequisites for certification in Anatomic Pathology
Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15
Evidence scope

Programme-specific official page

International applicants
Exceptionally qualified international graduate applicants with ECFMG certification may be considered; the certification requirement may be waived
Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15
Evidence scope

Programme-specific official page

Application method
Apply via the Application & Instructions for Pathology Fellowships page; the APC Standard Application Form is not accepted
Confirmed programme fact · Source check: 2026-10-15
Evidence scope

Programme-specific official page

Documents
Not recorded
Unverified
Deadline
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Salary and benefits based on the UW resident schedule at the equivalent level
Recorded; not reverified
Funding
Salary and benefits based on the UW resident schedule at the equivalent level
Recorded; not reverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Surgical Pathology FellowshipWashington University School of Medicine in St. Louis
Duration
1 year
Recorded; not reverified
Eligibility
MD/DO (or foreign equivalent with ECFMG certification) with 3–4 years of ACGME-accredited AP or AP/CP training; board-certified or eligible
Recorded; not reverified
International applicants
Yes — foreign graduates with ECFMG certification and ACGME residency training
Recorded; not reverified
Application method
Online at fellowships.path.wustl.edu (CV, personal statement, photo, USMLE scores, ECFMG certificate if applicable); rolling interviews
Recorded; not reverified
Documents
CV; personal statement (named in recorded application instructions; confirm full checklist)
Recorded; not reverified
Deadline
Online applications April–October; rolling offers
Recorded; not reverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Not recorded
Unverified
Funding
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Surgical Pathology Fellowship (Florida)Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
Duration
1 year
Recorded; not reverified
Eligibility
Medical degree with US or Canadian AP residency training and USMLE Step 3 passed
Recorded; not reverified
International applicants
Only with US or Canadian residency training in pathology (IMGs who trained in a US/Canadian residency eligible per Mayo GME general admissions requirements)
Recorded; not reverified
Application method
Online via Mayo Clinic CRM 'Recruit' application system (no printed applications)
Recorded; not reverified
Documents
Not recorded
Unverified
Deadline
Accepting applications for 2028-29
Recorded; not reverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Not recorded
Unverified
Funding
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Surgical Pathology Fellowship (General and Women's Health Tracks)University of Utah School of Medicine / ARUP Laboratories
Duration
1 year
Recorded; not reverified
Eligibility
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
International applicants
MD/DO or foreign equivalent with ECFMG certification accepted (programme page)
Recorded; not reverified
Application method
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Documents
Not recorded
Unverified
Deadline
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Not recorded
Unverified
Funding
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Scholarship
Not recorded
Unverified
Surgical Pathology Fellowship (Minnesota)Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education
Duration
1 year
Recorded; not reverified
Eligibility
Medical degree with US or Canadian AP specialty training and USMLE Step 3 passed
Recorded; not reverified
International applicants
Only with US or Canadian residency training in pathology (IMGs who trained in a US/Canadian residency eligible per Mayo GME general admissions requirements)
Recorded; not reverified
Application method
Online via Mayo Clinic CRM 'Recruit' application system (no printed applications)
Recorded; not reverified
Documents
Not recorded
Unverified
Deadline
Not stated on official page
Recorded; not reverified
Tuition / fees
Not recorded
Unverified
Application fee
Not recorded
Unverified
Stipend / salary
Not recorded
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Funding
Not stated on official page
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Scholarship
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Los Angeles 3

USAGeneral Surgical Pathology FellowshipUCLA Health (David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA) · Los Angeles, United StatesClinical fellowshipRecurring / rolling — confirm intakeInternational eligibility unverifiedUSASelective (Surgical) Pathology FellowshipKeck School of Medicine of USC / Los Angeles General Medical Center · Los Angeles, United StatesClinical fellowshipDeadline not publishedInternational eligibility unverifiedVisa routeUSASubspecialty Surgical Pathology Fellowships (Breast, GU, Gynecologic, Head & Neck, Bone/Soft Tissue, Cardiovascular/Pulmonary)UCLA Health (David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA) · Los Angeles, United StatesClinical fellowshipRecurring / rolling — confirm intakeInternational eligibility unverified

Houston 2

USASelective Surgical Pathology FellowshipThe University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center · Houston, United StatesClinical fellowshipRecurring / rolling — confirm intakeInternational eligibility unverifiedUSASurgical Pathology FellowshipBaylor College of Medicine · Houston, United StatesClinical fellowshipIntake unverifiedInternational eligibility unverified

New York 2

USAOncologic Surgical Pathology FellowshipMemorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center · New York, United StatesClinical fellowshipRecurring / rolling — confirm intakeInternational applicants consideredUSASurgical Pathology FellowshipColumbia University Irving Medical Center / NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital · New York, United StatesClinical fellowshipDeadline not publishedInternational eligibility unverified

Albuquerque 1

USASurgical Pathology FellowshipUniversity of New Mexico School of Medicine · Albuquerque, United StatesClinical fellowshipDeadline not publishedEligibility conditions apply

Atlanta 1

USASurgical Pathology FellowshipEmory University School of Medicine · Atlanta, United StatesClinical fellowshipDeadline not publishedInternational applicants considered

Bridgeport 1

USAGeneral Surgical Pathology Fellowship (Bridgeport Hospital)Yale School of Medicine / Bridgeport Hospital (Yale New Haven Health) · Bridgeport, United StatesClinical fellowshipIntake unverifiedInternational eligibility unverified

Durham 1

USASurgical Pathology FellowshipDuke University School of Medicine / Duke University Health System · Durham, United StatesClinical fellowshipDeadline not publishedCitizens / permanent residents onlyVisa route

Gainesville 1

USASurgical (Selective) Pathology FellowshipUniversity of Florida College of Medicine · Gainesville, United StatesClinical fellowshipDeadline not publishedInternational applicants consideredVisa route

Indianapolis 1

USASurgical Pathology FellowshipIndiana University School of Medicine · Indianapolis, United StatesClinical fellowshipDeadline not publishedInternational eligibility unverified

Jacksonville 1

USASurgical Pathology Fellowship (Florida)Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education · Jacksonville, United StatesClinical fellowshipIntake unverifiedInternational eligibility unverifiedVisa route

Little Rock 1

USASurgical Pathology FellowshipUniversity of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) · Little Rock, United StatesClinical fellowshipDeadline not publishedInternational eligibility unverified

Omaha 1

USASurgical Pathology FellowshipUniversity of Nebraska Medical Center / Nebraska Medicine · Omaha, United StatesClinical fellowshipIntake unverifiedInternational eligibility unverified

Philadelphia 1

USASurgical Pathology FellowshipPerelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania / Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania · Philadelphia, United StatesClinical fellowshipRecurring / rolling — confirm intakeInternational eligibility unverified

Rochester 1

USASurgical Pathology Fellowship (Minnesota)Mayo Clinic School of Graduate Medical Education · Rochester, United StatesClinical fellowshipDeadline not publishedInternational eligibility unverifiedVisa route

Salt Lake City 1

USASurgical Pathology Fellowship (General and Women's Health Tracks)University of Utah School of Medicine / ARUP Laboratories · Salt Lake City, United StatesClinical fellowshipDeadline not publishedInternational eligibility unverifiedVisa route

Seattle 1

USASurgical Pathology FellowshipUniversity of Washington School of Medicine · Seattle, United StatesClinical fellowshipDeadline not publishedInternational eligibility unverified

St. Louis 1

USASurgical Pathology FellowshipWashington University School of Medicine in St. Louis · St. Louis, United StatesClinical fellowshipRecurring / rolling — confirm intakeInternational applicants consideredVisa route

Stanford 1

USASurgical Pathology FellowshipStanford Medicine / Stanford Health Care · Stanford, United StatesClinical fellowshipDeadline not publishedInternational eligibility unverified