Cytopathology Fellowship

Overview

The Cytopathology Fellowship is a one-year training program (including 5 weeks of electives and 3 weeks of vacation) geared towards developing a high level of expertise in the performance and interpretation of fine needle aspiration biopsies, interpretation of gynecologic and non-gynecologic exfoliative cytology, and application of ancillary techniques such as flow cytometry, molecular diagnostics, cytogenetics and immunocytochemistry.

The fellows will be trained to perform FNA biopsies by palpation and with ultrasound guidance.

We accept both individuals interested in an academic career and those intending to pursue careers in community practice. All fellows are encouraged to participate in resident teaching and research activities.

Canadian nationals may substitute documentation of successful passing scores on LMCC examinations in lieu of USMLE.

Stanford Health Care establishes PGY levels for new fellows based on the successful completion of all prerequisite training required for entry into your fellowship program. Stanford does not recognize additional training beyond the prerequisite training requirements when establishing the PGY level for entry into the Cytopathology Fellowship program.

For more information, please download the Stanford Cytopathology Fellowship Goals and Objectives (PDF).
 

Eric Yang, MD, PhD

Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology
Associate Director, Cytopathology Service
Director, Cytopathology Fellowship Program

Cytopathology Faculty

Eric Yang, MD, PhD

Clinical Associate Professor of Pathology (Gynecologic Pathology & Cytopathology)
Associate Director, Cytopathology Service
Director, Cytopathology Fellowship Program

Eric Yang, MD PhD is Associate Director of the Cytopathology Fellowship and chair of the Clinical Competency Committee for the Cytopathology Fellowship. He completed his Anatomic Pathology residency and fellowships in Cytopathology and Gynecologic Perinatal Pathology at Brigham & Women’s Hospital. He is skilled at performing FNA biopsies and signs out on the cytology, GYN, & perinatal pathology services. His research interests focus on novel tools for early detection of anogenital dysplasias and carcinomas.



Current Cytopathology Fellows [2023-24]

Patrick Mullane, MD

Medical School: Johns Hopkins School of Medicine
Residency: Emory University School of Medicine

Peter Wanes, MD

Medical School: Assiut University
Residency: University of Arizona

Clark Tolson Nichols, MD

Medical School: Medical College of Georgia
Residency: University of Hawaii, John A. Burns School of Medicine

Incoming Fellows [2024-25]

Diane Libert, MD

Medical School: Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine
Residency: Stanford University School of Medicine

Brandon Say, MD

Medical School: Wake Forest School of Medicine
Residency: Stanford University School of Medicine

Ashley Monsrud, MD

Medical School: Morehouse School
of Medicine
Residency: Emory University

Graduated Cytopathology Fellows