ACGME Dermatopathology Fellowship Training Program

Program Description:
This one-year fellowship is designed to prepare individuals for an academic career in Dermatopathology in the United States. Training is grounded in a high-volume practice, with over 20,000 accessions annually, including numerous challenging consultation cases. Fellows are exposed to all or a selection of cases prior to final sign-out by attending dermatopathologists.

Program Details:
The fellowship begins and concludes with two months of intensive dermatopathology training. These are separated by an eight-month rotation structured as half-day sessions: clinical dermatology for pathology-trained fellows, or surgical pathology for dermatology-trained fellows. Dermatopathology instruction continues concurrently during the remaining half of each day. Fellows are expected to actively participate in all teaching activities throughout the year.

A unique aspect of our program is the opportunity for fellows to interact and work closely with one or two international dermatopathology fellows, fostering a rich and collaborative learning environment.

Requirements:
Applicants must be board-eligible or board-certified in Pathology (AP or AP/CP) or Dermatology.

Application Deadline:
The next available position begins July 1, 2028. Completed application (with at least 3 letters of support) deadline: May 11, 2026.

ACGME Dermatopathology Fellowship Application

Contact Information:
For more information, please contact: dermtrng@bu.edu

Program Director: Dr. Rosalynn M. Nazarian

Program Contact: Katie Galek, Manager of Training Programs
Department of Dermatology
Boston University School of Medicine
609 Albany Street, J-202, Boston, MA 02118
Email: dermtrng@bu.edu
Tel: (617)-358-9728
Fax: (617)-358-9709

Current Dermatopathology Fellow

	AlBatool (Batool) AlMahdy Abdelghaffar, MD Residency: UMass Chan Medical School–Baystate Medical Center Fun fact: Enjoys quiet moments with tea and spending time with cats.
	Aysha Almedfaa, MD Residency: Salmaniya Medical Complex, Bahrain Fun fact: Enjoys traveling, visiting museums and art galleries, attending theater and live performances and playing Dungeons and Dragons.
	Mai Noto, MD Residency:Akita University in Japan Fun fact: Enjoys exploring local food and drinks wherever she travels, and spending time with her two beloved Yorkshire Terriers.