Hematopathology Fellowship

The Department of Pathology and Cell Biology offers a one-year, ACGME-accredited fellowship in Hematopathology.

Our program is designed to:

Train fellows to become skilled, independent diagnostic hematopathologists.
Provide a strong foundation in the pathogenesis of hematologic disorders.
Offer opportunities for scholarly engagement, including participation in conferences, research, and publication.
Prepare fellows to serve as effective mentors and educators for trainees and other healthcare providers.
Build proficiency in digital pathology, including digital slide review, annotation, remote consultation, and case presentation at interdisciplinary conferences.
Introduce fellows to the applications of artificial intelligence in hematopathology through focused journal clubs and exploration of emerging diagnostic tools.

Because of the wide spectrum of hematologic conditions encountered at our institution, fellows are exposed to a diverse range of pathology specimens. These include both adult and pediatric cases, spanning neoplastic and non-neoplastic disorders, from Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children’s Hospital, and affiliated hospitals.

Training emphasizes the integration of morphology, immunophenotyping, and advanced molecular and cytogenetic analyses for the accurate diagnosis and classification of hematopoietic disorders. In addition to tissue-based diagnostic hematopathology, fellows gain experience in related areas of clinical pathology, including state-of-the-art flow cytometry, molecular genetic testing, cancer cytogenetics, and specialized hematology and coagulation.

Clinical Service Rotations

Fellows alternate covering the two major clinical service rotations focusing on diagnostic hematopathology. Immunophenotypic studies (Immunohistochemistry and Flow Cytometry) and other ancillary studies are incorporated as integral parts of both rotations.

Bone marrow pathology, pediatrics and adult patients.
Lymph node, peripheral blood and other body tissue/fluid diagnostic hematopathology, pediatrics and adult patients.

Elective Time/Off-Service Time

Each fellow has 8-10 weeks of elective/off-service time (including four weeks of vacation time) incorporated into the annual schedule of fellows' rotations. During these weeks, fellows are entirely free of all clinical service coverage/patient care responsibilities. This elective time can be used for various elective training activities, participation in a wide range of scholarly opportunities, and time to decompress and reduce pressure which is crucial to our fellows’ well-being.

Educational Conferences

Fellows participate in a variety of intra- and interdepartmental educational conferences held regularly.

Hematopathology/cytogenetics rounds (weekly): Focus on cancer cytogenetics of hematopathology cases (conventional karyotype and FISH analysis), and discuss how cytogenetic findings can contribute to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
Molecular rounds (weekly): Focus on molecular studies of hematopathology cases (including targeted NGS studies, and B- and T-cell clonality studies, amongst others), and discuss how the molecular findings can contribute to diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment.
Literature updates and reviews (weekly): Prepared and presented by fellows to improve rapid acquisition of current hematopathology knowledge.
Hematology tumor boards: Organized by adult and pediatric hematology divisions, and held regularly to discuss neoplastic hematology cases with participation of multidisciplinary, inter-professional teams from different departments.

Research Activities

Fellows interested in research can take advantage of the extensive opportunities for translational investigations within the department or as collaborations with a host of groups conducting research throughout the medical center. An intermediate goal is a presentation at a national/international meeting, ideally leading to a publication in a peer-reviewed journal.

Requirements

Applicants must have successfully completed training in combined anatomic and clinical pathology.

Visa

New York-Presbyterian Hospital/Columbia University Irving Medical Center will only accept J1 visas.

Duration and Location of Training

One year of ACGME Accredited training in Hematopathology.

All training is offered at one location: Department of Pathology and Cell Biology, Columbia University Irving Medical Center.

Number of Positions

Two ACGME accredited positions are offered per academic year.

Applications

Our fellowship program participates in the hematopathology fellowship match program, endorsed by the Society for Hematopathology and administered by NRMP.

An approximate timeline for July 2027 fellowship match applicants is as follows (exact dates may change):

Summer/Fall 2025: Start accepting applications
January 2026: Start interviewing
February 4, 2026: Match opens for registration to programs and applicants
March 11, 2026: Ranking opens
April 1, 2026: Quota change and withdrawal deadline
April 15, 2026: Ranking closes
April 29, 2026: Match day
July 2027: Start of fellowship

Applications must include:

Personal Statement
Curriculum vitae
Three letters of recommendation.

Completed applications (including recommendation letters) may be emailed directly to the program coordinator: pathhptraining@cumc.columbia.edu.

Annual Salary and Benefits

Will be commensurate with training level (PGY), as determined by New York-Presbyterian Hospital policy.

Program Contact

Craig Soderquist, MD
Program Director
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Department of Pathology and Cell Biology
630 West 168th Street, VC14-237
New York, NY 10032
Email: crs2130@cumc.columbia.edu

Marquis Fuse, MM
Manager, Education Programs
Department of Pathology and Cell Biology
Columbia University Irving Medical Center and New York Presbyterian Hospital
630 West 168th Street, PH 1587, New York, NY 10032
Tel: 212 305-9173 | Email: mlf2209@cumc.columbia.edu

Ramonita Ferreira
Residency and Fellowship Program Coordinator
Department of Pathology and Cell Biology
Tel: 212-305-5697
Email: rf2739@cumc.columbia.edu cc: pathhptraining@cumc.columbia.edu

Faculty

Current Hematopathology Fellows

Ruhi Hadwani, MBBS (2025-2026)
Mohamed Rabie, MD (2025-2026)