Visiting Fellow

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The Emory Pathology PEACE Visiting Scholar Program is an educational initiative under the Partnership of Emory and Allies for Cancer and Education (PEACE) that welcomes pathologists and pathology trainees from institutions worldwide for a structured visit to Emory University’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Visiting Scholars participate in general surgical pathology and or subspecialty sign out alongside Emory faculty to strengthen diagnostic skills and learn current best practices, with an emphasis on practical training they can take home to improve pathology services in their own countries and institutions. Focused experience in ancillary testing, including immunohistochemistry, molecular methods, and laboratory workflows, is available upon request, and scholars may also engage in translational research projects aligned with their interests with the goal of producing abstracts for pathology conferences.

Location: Emory University, Department of Pathology, Atlanta, Georgia
Duration: 4 to 6 Weeks
Program Type: Short-Term Visiting Scholar (J-1 Visa)
Funding: Stipend up to $2,500/month (supports travel, food, and stay)

Key Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of an Emory faculty mentor and a mentor from their home institution.
• Participate in general surgical pathology and subspecialty case sign-out.
• Engage in discussions on challenges in cancer work up, staging, and reporting.
• Attend and observe department level seminars, conferences, and mentorship sessions with faculty.
• Contribute to research collaborations with Emory faculty, if applicable.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must hold a medical degree (MD, MBBS, or equivalent) and meet one of the following criteria:
  • Be currently enrolled in a pathology residency or training program at the third year of training or higher, or
  • Be a junior pathologist (consultant or attending) within five years of qualification.
  • Mid-level or senior pathologists may also be considered, particularly if they seek to acquire expertise in a specific technique with the intention of implementing it at their home institution.
• Applicants must hold a current hospital appointment (as a trainee or consultant) to ensure continuity of pathology practice upon return.
• Priority will be given to members of the PEACE initiative and participants of previous PEACE symposia
• Applicants should demonstrate a strong commitment to advancing pathology practice at their home institution.

Supporting Document Requirements

• Applicants must attach the following documents on page 2:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing professional and academic background
2. One letter of recommendation from the scholar’s mentor (preferably from home institution) confirming employment and explaining the reasons for recommending the applicant. Please include mentor’s contact information.
3. Letter of interest. Please answer the following 3 questions in the statement of interest in a few sentences:
   1. How Would You Benefit from This Program? (Please explain how this program will contribute to your professional development and how you plan to implement the knowledge and skills gained at your home institution)
   2. What Do You Hope to Take Home from This Program? (Describe the key lessons, techniques, or experiences you hope to gain and how they will impact your work upon returning to your home institution)
   3. List Subspecialties You Would Like to Spend Time In (List specific pathology subspecialties or areas of focus you would like to engage with during your rotation at Emory. Eg: Gastrointestinal pathology, immunohistochemistry, etc.)

Application Submission

If you have questions regarding the application form, please reach out to:
 Email: [email protected]

For more information, visit: (copy and paste link into the web browser)  https://med.emory.edu/departments/pathology/anatomic/peace-program/index.html

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

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