About the Program
Our Observership Program will allow you to explore the world of Pathology at the University of Cincinnati Medical Center inside and out. Our residents, fellows and faculty are here to let you experience what it is like to be a pathologist on our team. We have a wonderful group of trainees and faculty from all over the world. During this Observership you will review cases alongside of residents, fellows, faculty; learn your way around the lab and attend didactics. On the Thursday of your last week, we ask that you give a short (15-20 minute) case presentation as part of the Surg Path Case Conference that week. We offer 2 week and 4 week observerships.
You are expected to be present between the hours of 8am to 5pm Monday through Friday.
Mandatory Didactics are listed below:
- Monday
- Morning Didactic 8:00am - 9:00am
- Tuesday
- Morning Didactic 8:00am - 9:00am
- MIDAS Review 1:00pm - 2:00pm
- Consensus Conference 3:00pm - 4:00pm
- Wednesday
- Morning Didactic 8:00am - 9:00am
- Thursday
- DLM Rounds 8:00am - 9:00am
- Micro Plate Rounds 9:30am - 10:00am
- SP Case Conference 12:00pm - 1:00pm
- Consensus Conference 3:00am - 4:00pm
- Friday
- Morning Didactic 8:00am - 9:00am
- Unknown Session 12:00pm - 1:00pm
Cost
$400 for a 2 week observership and $700 for a 4 week observership. This fee is due on the start date of your planned observership.
Eligibility
Completion of medical degree and passing of at least one of the USMLE Step Exams is required. In order for you to have the most productive educational learning experience we recommend you be proficient in the English language.
Application Timeline/Deadline
Applications are accepted January 1st- April 30th for observership from July 1st- December 31st.
When completing the Observership application, please indicate your preferred dates between July and December for the next academic year.
Please follow up via email and indicate if you are employed by UC or one of our affiliate institutions.
Our rotations last 2 weeks or 4 weeks.
If you did not take exams or it was pass/fail, applicants may write it in the space or put N/A.
Once you fill out the application, email your CV to Lindsay Stover.
Our Observership committee will review applications in May and will notify those selected by June 1st.
Accommodations: We do not provide any accommodations such as transportation, meals or housing.
Dress code: Observers must dress in a professional manner. Wear comfortable shoes. Scrubs are available in the department for your use.
Please submit your application through this link, then send your CV to Lindsay Stover at Stoverlr@ucmail.uc.edu
Email application questions to
Lindsay Stover at stoverlr@ucmail.uc.edu
Director of Observerships
Youssef Khafateh, MD
Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
University of Cincinnati College of Medicine
University of Cincinnati Medical Center
khafatyf@ucmail.uc.edu
CONTACT US
Department of
Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
UC Health University Hospital
Laboratory Medicine Building,
Suite 110
3188 Bellevue Avenue
Cincinnati, OH 45219
Phone: (513) 584-7284
Fax: (513) 584-3892
Email: pathology@uc.edu