Clinical Fellowships
Overview
Our fellowships are designed to prepare residency graduates for roles as clinical specialists and/or laboratory directors.
We offer opportunities for specialized fellowship training in surgical pathology, cytopathology, hematopathology, dermatopathology, pediatric pathology, neuropathology and various specialties in laboratory medicine, including transfusion medicine.
These one- and two-year advanced training programs are fully accredited. We have an outstanding job placement rate thanks to the programs’ intensive training, large patient population and the opportunity to pursue groundbreaking research.
Fellowship Programs
The application process is specific to the fellowship and is detailed under the ‘Application’ link on each fellowship page.
Blood Banking & Transfusion Medicine
Clinical Chemistry
Ready to take the next step?
The Pathology & Immunology fellowship programs are accepting online applications for positions starting in July 2026 and July 2027.
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Step 1
Online applications are available from April to October 2025.
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Step 2
Application review will take place from May to October 2025.
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Step 3
The interview window opens from June to October 2025.
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Step 4
Interviews and offers will be made on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
Clinical Informatics
Cytopathology
Dermatopathology
Genitourinary and Renal Pathology
Gynecologic and Breast Pathology
Head and Neck Pathology
Hematopathology
Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics
Laboratory Genetics & Genomics
Liver/GI Pathology
Medical & Public Health Microbiology
Molecular Genetic Pathology
Neuropathology
Pediatric Pathology
Surgical Pathology
Transform Your Passion Into Expertise
The Pathology & Immunology fellowship programs at WashU Medicine are now accepting online applications for positions starting in July 2026 and July 2027.
Additional information can be found on each fellowship page. Please apply at fellowships.path.wustl.edu.
- Online applications are available from April to October 2025.
- Application review will take place from May to October 2025.
- The interview window opens from June to October 2025.
- Interviews and offers will be made on a rolling basis until the positions are filled.
- Fellowships participating in the 2027 NRMP Match (Fall 2025): Hematopathology and Molecular Genetic Pathology.
Program Details
Explore our fellowship programs in detail: from curriculum specifics to requirements and facilities, expand each section to uncover what makes our training experience unique and comprehensive.
People
Tarin Bigley, MD, PhD
Assistant Professor, Rheumatology and Immunology
Contact
- Email: bigley@wustl.edu
Christopher A. Nelson, PhD
Associate Professor, Pathology & Immunology
Contact
- Email: nelson@wustl.edu
Division: Immunobiology
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