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Pediatric Pathology Fellowship

The SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Pediatric Pathology Fellowship Program prepares experts in autopsy and surgical pathology through a diverse range of subspecialty training and multidisciplinary clinical leadership.  

Program Overview

The one-year, ACGME-accredited pediatric pathology fellowship provides training to develop a comprehensive understanding of diseases affecting infants and children.  

Fellows train at the following sites: 

Training and Experience
  • Core Specialties: Focus areas include:
    • Pediatric autopsy
    • Surgical pathology
  • Subspecialty Training: Opportunities include:
    • Neonatal pathology
    • Cytogenetics
    • Clinical pathology
    • Pediatric hematopathology
    • Metabolic
    • Skeletal muscle
    • Central nervous system
    • Renal disease
Learning Resources
  • Congenital heart museum
  • State-of-the-art electron microscopy
  • Immunohistology and flow cytometry laboratories
  • Facilities for morphometric and recombinant DNA analysis
  • Active research division
Conferences and Research
  • Clinical Liaison: Serve as a bridge between the pathology department and clinical teams.
  • Multidisciplinary Presentations: Present clinical pathologic correlations at neonatal, cardiology, gastrointestinal and pediatric surgical and autopsy pathology conferences.
  • Research: Pursue numerous opportunities for research in anatomic and experimental pathology.

Program Highlights

  • Targeted subspecialty training
  • Multidisciplinary collaboration
  • Mentored research opportunities

Meet the Faculty

Apply

The fellowship program offers one position each year. 

Candidates must have completed an accredited residency in anatomic pathology or anatomic pathology/clinical pathology and must be able to apply successfully for Missouri state medical licensure.

Download the CAP Standardized Application for Pathology Fellowships

About the SSM Health/Saint Louis University School of Medicine Graduate Medical Education Program

SSM Health proudly sponsors the Graduate Medical Education Program at Saint Louis University School of Medicine. This university-based training program offers a world-class academic environment that fosters clinical excellence, research innovation and compassionate care. All program participants are employed by SSM Health, ensuring a cohesive and supportive experience within a nationally recognized health system.