Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The Anatomic Pathology Residency program at the NIH Clinical Center provides advanced training in a multifaceted, ACGME-accredited environment. Under the direction of Dr. Martha M. Quezado and Dr. Frederic Barr, residents receive a rigorous education focused on clinical diagnosis and translational research, within an environment featuring over 1500 clinical research protocols. The program emphasizes academic excellence through hands-on experience in diagnosing and exploring disease mechanisms, preparing residents for diverse career paths in anatomic pathology.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pathology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program accepts E.C.F.M.G. certification, suggesting a level of IMG friendliness, although specific mention of IMG applicants or acceptance rates is not provided. Candidates must have an M.D. degree from an approved U.S. or Canadian medical school or hold an E.C.F.M.G. certificate, which facilitates the process for IMGs.
Categorical Positions
3
Categorical Positions (detail)
Three positions are open to new applicants each year.
Program Website
Address
10 Center Drive, Bethesda, MD 20892
Program Director
Martha M. Quezado, M.D.
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Current Residents
Overview
The program has three PGY-1 positions available annually, indicating a focused and selective training environment. Residents benefit from rotations across various subspecialties in pathology, enhancing their clinical and diagnostic skills.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Clinical training in the Anatomic Pathology Program includes three years of rotations and subspecialty training. An optional fourth year of training may be available to selected residents during which time they may participate in additional research activities.
Application
The program accepts applications through the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS). Applications should be submitted by December 1 for appointments beginning the following July. After reviewing completed applications, qualified candidates may be invited for interviews.
# of Locations
The CC is the site of intramural clinical research for the NIH, and home to more than 1500 clinical research protocols.
Fellowship
The program offers an optional fourth year for selected residents to participate in additional research activities. No specific fellowship programs were mentioned, but the residency provides exposure to a variety of subspecialties and clinical research.
Resident Life
Overview
The Laboratory of Pathology (LP) offers a multifaceted ACGME accredited residency training program in Anatomic Pathology at the NIH Clinical Center (CC).
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# of Years of Program
Three years of rotations and subspecialty training. An optional fourth year of training may be available.
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Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program provides an optional fourth year of training for selected residents, allowing participation in additional research activities.
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