Hematopathology Fellowship

Overview of the program

This is a one-year ACGME accredited fellowship offered in laboratory hematology and hematopathology. Training will focus on skills in laboratory methods including automation and instrumentation, interpretation of peripheral blood morphology, performance of bone marrow aspirations and biopsies and their interpretation, and lymph node and spleen pathology.   Fellows will also have direct exposure to coagulation, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, cytogenetics and molecular genetics techniques related to the diagnosis of hematopoietic disorders. The program is affiliated with the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey and supports allogeneic and autologous bone marrow transplant programs. Participation in independent research projects is encouraged. The fellow actively participates in conferences and teaching of pathology residents and medical students.

The pathology fellowship training program is located primarily at the Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, New Jersey. This site includes Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital, the Bristol Meyers Squibb Children’s Hospital, the Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, which serve the greater central New Jersey region.

Applications:

Applicants with a solid interest in hematopathology are encouraged to apply. Stipends are commensurate with the level of postgraduate training.

The Hematopathology Fellowship participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP). We comply with guidelines set by the Society for Hematopathology.

Application timeline: 

Applications: currently open.
January 2026: Programs start interviewing
February 2027: Match registration opens for programs and applicants (e.g., February 3/4, 2027)
March 2027: Ranking opens (e.g., March 10/11, 2027)
Mid-April 2027: Rank order list certification deadline (e.g., April 14 or 15, 2027)
Late April 2027: Match Day / Match reveal (e.g., April 28 or 29, 2027)
July 1, 2028: Official start of the fellowship

Helpful link to match: https://www.society-for-hematopathology.org/web/education-match.php

Interested candidates must email the above documents to: 
Fellowship Director
Payal Sojitra, MD 
ps1067@rwjms.rutgers.edu

Fellowship Coordinator
Helga Badillo
hb367@rwjms.rutgers.edu