Breast Pathology Fellowship

Program Faculty

Kalliopi P. Siziopikou MD, PhD, Director of Breast Pathology
William B. Laskin, MD
Megan Sullivan, MD

Description

The Breast Pathology fellowship in the Department of Pathology at Northwestern Memorial Hospital is one of the largest referral centers in the Midwest for patients with diseases of the breast. There are more than 3000 breast cases evaluated in Surgical Pathology annually. The fellowship is designed to provide comprehensive training in diagnostic breast pathology including the use of standard diagnostic practices and specialized techniques. The candidate is expected to participate in the evaluation and diagnosis of breast specimens, inter-departmental conferences, and clinical services of the Lynn Sage Breast Cancer Center. In addition, opportunities exist for scholarly collaborations in the study of breast disease, including collaborations with investigators from the Robert H. Lurie Comprehensive Cancer Center of Northwestern University.

Requirements

Candidates must be board eligible or certified in anatomic pathology, and be able to obtain an unrestricted permanent Illinois medical license.

Stipends

The stipend is commensurate with the PGY year of training and by previous training and experience.

Applications

For inquiries, contact the program coordinator, Irene Galace, at 312-503-8223, or email i-galace@northwestern.edu
Address all correspondence to: Irene Galace, Northwestern University, Department of Pathology, 303 East Chicago Avenue, Ward 3-140, Chicago, IL 60611.

Address correspondence and references to:
Kalliopi P. Siziopikou MD, PhD, Director of Breast Pathology
Feinberg 7-325, Surgical Pathology, Northwestern Memorial Hospital
251 E. Huron Street, Chicago, IL 60611
Tel (312) 926-6530. e-mail: p-siziopikou@northwestern.edu