Application Process

Eligibility Requirements

  • Completion of an ACGME-accredited four-year AP/CP or three-year AP residency program.
  • Candidates must be board-eligible or certified in Anatomic Pathology (AP) or Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) by the American Board of Pathology.
  • Individuals accepted into the program must obtain an unrestricted permanent Ohio State Medical License before the program starts on July 1st.

We are committed to your safety. We offer virtual interview opportunities for all of our applicants. We will work with you to plan an educational and mutually beneficial interview experience.

We are currently recruiting for the 2027-2028 academic year.

The following must be submitted to our Program Coordinator:

We are participating in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for the 2028-2029 academic year. 

Academic Year 2028-2029 Timeline:

Applications — currently open

January 2027: Programs start interviewing

Feb. 3, 2027: Match opens for registration to programs and applicants

March 10, 2027: Ranking opens

April 14, 2027: Ranking closes

April 28, 2027: Match day

July 2028: Start of fellowship 

As mentioned above, interested candidates must submit the following to our program coordinator.

  • Completed College of American Pathologists (CAP) Fellowship Application
  • Current CV
  • Three letters of recommendation
  • Personal Statement

Visa Information

MetroHealth sponsors J-1 visas. At the discretion of the program, H-1B visas may be issued on a case-by-case basis but cannot be guaranteed to any applicant.

Contact Information

Nigmeh Abusbeih, Program Coordinator
Cytopathology Fellowship Program
MetroHealth Medical Center
2500 MetroHealth Dr., Cleveland, OH 44109
Email: gmepathology@metrohealth.org

Please Note: In the email subject line, please include the following:

  • Last Name, First Name
  • Name of Fellowship
  • Year Applying For