Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium Genitourinary and Renal Pathology Program

The Washington University/B-JH/SLCH Consortium offers a Combined Genitourinary and Renal Pathology Fellowship Program within the Department of Pathology and Immunology, esteemed for its comprehensive training in both genitourinary (GU) and renal pathology. This unique fellowship experiences a harmonious blend of instruction and hands-on practice, which prepares the fellow for academic leadership in the subspecialties of GU and renal pathology.

Program Overview

The fellowship is structured to train one fellow per year, providing an integrated exposure to the practice of renal and GU pathology. The training encompasses early morning sign-outs in GU pathology, expanding to a focused afternoon on renal pathology. The fellow engages in the review and sign-out of both in-house and consulted cases, gaining familiarity with a diverse array of pathological specimens ranging from common to rare entities.

Curriculum

The curriculum emphasizes a combined approach where clinical practice is intertwined with educational activities. Responsibilities include:

• Sign-out Responsibilities: The fellow will be involved in the case review process, assisting in the dictation of preliminary diagnoses and liaising with clinical staff. This includes managing the workload of GU and renal cases under supervision from specialized faculty.
• Educational Activities: Fellows participate in didactic sessions and seminars, presenting monthly case discussions. Moreover, they partake in quality improvement and research projects.
• Gross Specimen Examination: Limited grossing responsibilities ensure fellows attain necessary competencies while focusing on pathology sign-out.
• Research Opportunities: A dedicated 4-week elective time is allocated for fellows to conduct hypothesis-driven research, culminating in a project intended for publication.

Facilities

The fellowship is housed in cutting-edge facilities at the Washington University School of Medicine and Barnes-Jewish Hospital, located in the BJC Institute of Health. This environment includes modern laboratories equipped to facilitate specialized training in histopathological techniques.

Competitiveness and Application

The fellowship is competitive, welcoming applicants who have completed residency in an ACGME-accredited program in anatomic pathology or another relevant field. The program sponsors J-1 visas and focuses on fostering diversity and inclusion within the cohort.

Special Application Requirements:

Applicants must submit an online application detailing:

• MD or DO degree (or equivalent ECFMG certification)
• Completion of a residency program in anatomic pathology
• Legal authorization to work within the United States

The program strongly encourages candidates with prior pathology experience and research backgrounds in GU or renal pathology.

Supporting Structure

The fellowship is supervised by experienced faculty who provide mentorship throughout the training process. The collaborative structure allows interaction with clinical teams from the Division of Urologic Surgery and Division of Nephrology, enriching the educational experience and aligning fellows with contemporary clinical practices.