Neuropathology Fellowship
Overview:A two-year approved clinical training program is offered to qualified candidates with an MD degree and a two-year background in anatomic pathology or neurology. First year fellows are responsible for approximately 200 brain specimens and 700 surgical, nerve, and muscle biopsies. Second-year fellows supervise junior fellows and are exposed to ongoing research projects in the Division, the Department, and the Medical Center. State-of-the-art cellular and molecular approaches are applied in fully-equipped laboratories occupying approximately 13,000 sq. ft.
Requirements:MD degree and a two-year background in anatomic pathology or neurology. Trainees are selected by the Division of Neuropathology in conjunction with the Residency Selection Committee.
Staff:Mark S. Forman, MD, PhD—fronto temporal dementia and glial pathology.
Nicholas K. Gonatas, MD—the Golgi apparatus, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis.
Zisssimos Mourelatos, MD—RNA mediated gene expression regulation.
William W. Schlaepfer, MD—gene expression, RNA stability, cytoskeleton.
John Q. Trojanowski, MD, PhD—neurodegenerative diseases.
Stipends:Stipends are commensurate with the year of postgraduate training.
Application:For further information contact:
Zissimos Mourelatos, MD
Vice-Chair of Neuropathology
University of Pennsylvania
613B Stellar Chance Bldg.
422 Curie Blvd.
Philadelphia, PA 19104
215-746-0014
Zissimos.Mourelatos@uphs.upenn.edu
On-line Application:
Neuropathology Application (MS Word)
On-line Application:
Neuropathology Application (pdf)
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