About us
Does getting to the root of disease at the cellular level inspire you as a physician? We’re passionate about the science — and art — of cytopathology, and we’re eager to train fellows who share our commitment to using the latest technology and advanced techniques to help the people in our care. We’re also enthusiastic researchers who strive to expand the horizons of our profession.

Our Cytopathology Fellowship is a one-year ACGME-approved program that will provide you with in-depth training in diagnostic cytopathology in a unique multidisciplinary, subspecialty environment with a busy cytology and small biopsy service incorporating ancillary studies and innovative practices.

If you join our cytopathology program, you’ll train in a busy, state-of-the-art cytology laboratory that processes more than 30,000 gynecologic, 7,000 non-gynecologic and 4,500 fine needle aspiration (FNA) cases each year with over 4,000 rapid on-site evaluations and a busy pathologist-performed FNA clinic.

The lab is fully automated and uses Sure Path thin-layer technologies with computer-assisted primary screening and Thin Prep technologies for the cervical screening specimens.

You will also:

Become skilled in the performance of FNA biopsies thanks to the rich, hands-on experience in our FNA clinic and Geisinger simulation center, with the ability to use ultrasound guidance.
Participate in our telecytology ROSE service and provide on-site interpretations for FNAs and touch preparations being performed at our numerous radiology and endoscopic biopsy sites.
Gain expertise in evaluating ancillary tests such as immunocytochemistry, flow cytometry, and molecular pathology. Learn from faculty that wrote a popular immunohistochemistry textbook, Handbook of Practical Immunohistochemistry: Frequently Asked Questions, which is now in its 3rd edition (2022).
Join weekly tumor board conferences, where you will present cytology/small biopsy and pathology materials.
Learn from our cytopathology faculty and others in our cytopathology board review, anatomic pathology grand rounds, didactic session that are part of our fellowship and residency programs, and outside faculty through guest lecturers and the American Society of Cytopathology webinar series.
Participate in new or ongoing research projects and quality improvement projects with the goal of presenting an abstract at a national meeting.
We will help you grow throughout the fellowship. Perhaps the greatest asset we can offer our fellows is our team of dedicated, experienced faculty and staff. Your responsibilities will expand in tandem with your developing knowledge and skills, as you work closely with our expert cytotechnologists and cytopathologists, and other faculty. We love what we do. And we foster cytopathology fellows who share our enthusiasm for the field. So join us for a year and be part of our cytopathology family to grow as a cytopathologist prepared for the current practice of cytopathology.