Applying to the Cytopathology Fellowship Program

Application Process

• Applicants must complete the Standardized Application for Pathology Fellowships
• The Cytopathology Fellowship Program applicant is required to submit the following when applying:
  • Completed application
  • Current CV
  • Personal statement
  • 3 letters of recommendation
  • USMLE Steps 1, 2 and 3 scores or COMLEX-USA Levels 1, 2 and 3 scores 

Application Submission

Kerry Hayes, Program Administrator
Baystate Medical Center
Department of Pathology
759 Chestnut Street
Springfield, MA 01199

Timeline

We are excited to participate in the NRMP match for the 2028-29 academic year. A list of participating programs in the match can be found on the ASC Website, along with a FAQ document on the match process written for applicants. Please send us your application. We will be in touch to schedule interviews, which will take place starting January 2027.

Appointment Requirements

All applicants must fulfill our Resident & Fellow Appointment Requirements.

In addition, prior to matriculation to fellowship training at Baystate Medical Center, all incoming fellows must have:

• Completion of a 4 year ACGME-accredited AP/CP Pathology Program or 3 year AP Pathology Program.
• Passed the USMLE Step 3 or COMLEX-USA Level 3 examination.

Institutional Policy on Visa Status

If you are a foreign national, you must enter the United States on an appropriate visa and maintain appropriate visa status throughout your training.

We sponsor residents and fellows on J-1 visas through the Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG). Read our Resident Visas Policy.

Interviews

Virtual Interviewing

Interviews will be conducted virtually using one of the chosen platforms—Zoom, Webex or Thalamus.