Dermatopathology Fellowship:
The
dermatopathology fellowship program is a fully accredited
program under the directorship of Dr. Alun Wang. Although
a new program, it is structured to offer and accommodate both
applicants of Pathology and Dermatology backgrounds.
For those with Pathology backgrounds, fifty percent of the
training time will be spent rotating in various activities
within the Department of Dermatology under the supervision
of Erin E. Boh, M.D., Ph.D. The fellow is expected to participate
in all the clinics, including those with cutaneous lymphoma
and the HIV clinics within the Charity system as well as Mohs
surgery rotation with Dr. Alan Lewis. The remaining fifty
percent of his/her time will be devoted to training in interpretation
of dermatopathology biopsy material from both Charity and
Tulane hospitals, as well as various practices that contribute
to the outreach program. The trainee will also be expected
to spend elective periods of their time rotating through various
specialized labs such as immunohistochemistry and molecular
diagnostics to familiarize themselves with the fundamentals
of these techniques.
Those applicants with a Dermatology background are expected
to split their times between surgical pathology and dermatopathology
services. While on surgical pathology, they are expected to
perform the duties of general pathology residents under the
supervision of the anatomic pathologist on service. Special
rotations based on supposed need, such as hematopathology,
histochemical, electron microscopy and autopsy rotations are
encouraged by not mandatory for their training. The remaining
fifty percent of their time is expected to be similar to that
described earlier for the trainee with Pathology background.
In addition, the trainee is expected to participate in section
activities such as dermatopathology conferences for both dermatology
and pathology residents, local meetings such as the Louisiana
Dermatological Society as well as regional meetings, especially
those related to the Southern Medical Association. Commitment
to intellectual activity including research, and publication
is a requirement.
For
more information and/or an application, please write to:
Alun Wang, M.D., Ph.D.
Department of Pathology, SL79
Tulane University Medical Center
1430 Tulane Avenue
New Orleans, LA 70112
awang2@tulane.edu
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