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Application Requirements

Application Requirements/Criteria

Applications will be accepted from July 1 until December 31 two years prior to the intended fellowship year, which begins July 1.

We currently have 1 open position for 2026-2027. We will start accepting applications from July 1, 2024 until December 31, 2024.

Application Requirements/Criteria
Candidates must be board-certified or board eligible in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. Candidates must be eligible for a full physician South Dakota licensure.

Standardized Application for Pathology Fellowship Form

-Completion of an ACGME-accredited Pathology Residency or at least two years of training in Pathology Residency

-Board Eligibility in AP or AP/CP Pathology

-Successful completion of USMLE Steps 1, 2, 3

-Personal Statement of Interest in the Surgical Pathology Fellowship

-Three letters of recommendation sent directly to the program from the referring individual

-Letter of recommendation from your residency program director (in addition to the two other letters)

-Curriculum vitae

-USMLE Certified Transcript of Scores

-Copy of ECFMG certificate if you are a foreign medical graduate

-Have acceptable VISA status  (do not provide sponsorship)

-Copy of current visa (if applicable)

-Residency Graduate Certificate

Interview Information/Process

All applications are reviewed by Surgical Pathology Fellowship faculty prior to invitation to interview.

  • Available interview dates will be conveyed to candidates by invitation
  • Applicants will interview with the Program Director and at least one other faculty member
  • Interview schedule will be e-mailed following confirmation of interview date

Application Questions

Sarah Shin

Program Coordinator