Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The University of Pennsylvania's Pathology Residency Program is a highly regarded training program known for its balance of strengths across Anatomic Pathology, Laboratory Medicine, and related fields. It emphasizes rigorous academics and is well-suited for those aspiring to an academic career. The program features cutting-edge clinical techniques, research opportunities, and a unique educational experience that is competitive among top-tier residency programs.
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Program Details
Specialty
Pathology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
No
IMG Friendly (detail)
The program does not explicitly state IMG-friendliness or eligibility criteria for International Medical Graduates (IMGs). However, it mentions that nearly all residents have passed through various subspecialty fellowships or post-doctoral training, which could imply a diverse cohort including IMGs. There is mention of accessibility to a top-ranked university and collaboration which may indirectly support IMG participation.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program offers four Residency Training Programs, including Combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP), Anatomic Pathology (AP only), Clinical Pathology (CP only), and Combined Anatomic Pathology/Neuropathology (AP/NP).
Program Website
Address
3400 Spruce St, Philadelphia, PA 19104-4238
Program Director
Nicole Aqui, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The current cohort details of PGY-1 residents are not available, but the program has a reputation for its excellent training and has seen high placement rates in fellowship programs.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
Combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP), Anatomic Pathology (AP only), Clinical Pathology (CP only), and Combined Anatomic Pathology/Neuropathology (AP/NP).
Application
The University of Pennsylvania Pathology Residency Program application process includes submission of the application through ERAS, and conducting interviews typically in late fall to early winter. Specific deadlines and additional materials may be outlined on the program's official site under the application section.
# of Locations
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania offers four Residency Training Programs.
Fellowship
Nearly all residents pursue subspecialty fellowship or post-doctoral research training after their residency, with 77% entering academia and 10% into general private practice. The program offers various fellowship opportunities, including Breast Pathology, Cytopathology, and Clinical Microbiology, among others. Training often occurs at prestigious institutions, including Penn.
Resident Life
Overview
The University of Pennsylvania Pathology Residency Program is academically rigorous and is considered one of the top training programs in the nation, particularly for those interested in an academic career.
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# of Years of Program
The program's duration is typically more than 3 years depending on the chosen track.
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Alumni
Nearly all residents, over the past few years, have pursued subspecialty fellowship or post-doctoral research training at Penn or other prestigious institutions. Over the last ten years, 77% of our trainees have gone into academics; 10% into general private practice; 7% into forensics; 5% into dermatopathology private practice; and 1% into other careers like industry positions.
Salary & Benefits
Benefits Overview
The program provides an academic environment with state-of-the-art clinical, scientific, and translational research activities, as well as opportunities for research and excellent mentoring faculty.
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