Neuropathology Fellowship
Overview
This two-year, ACGME-accredited neuropathology training program is designed to foster the careers of future leaders in neuropathology and neuroscience. One position is available each year.
The neuropathology service annually receives over 800 biopsies, 300 muscle biopsies, 600 consultations, and 200 brains obtained from autopsies at Stanford, Palo Alto Veterans Affairs Medical Center and regional private and forensic institutions.
Under close supervision of the Director and other faculty neuropathologists, the trainee is responsible for the complete examination of all neurosurgical specimens, which includes:
- In depth exposure to intraoperative consultations including frozen sections and cytological preparations
- Muscle and nerve pathology
- Molecular studies including NGS, FISH,
- Immunohistochemistry
- Electron microscopy
- Examining the brains and spinal cords removed at autopsy
Trainees participate actively in joint conferences with the Clinical Neuroscience Department and are encouraged to pursue research projects that can be followed in greater depth during the second, predominantly research-oriented year of training.
Candidates with a strong background or interest in neuroscience are especially encouraged to apply.
Additional funding may be available for qualified graduates of Stanford's AP/NP residency program, who wish to pursue an academic career as an independent investigator by continuing their research beyond the period of the formal fellowship. Funding is subject to the approval by the Pathology Chair.
Requirements: AP or AP/CP training and eligibility for California medical license
Stipends: Commensurate with experience
Hannes Vogel, MD
Professor of Pathology and of Pediatrics (Pediatric Genetics)
and, by courtesy, of Neurosurgery, Neurology and of Comparative Medicine; Director, Neuropathology Fellowship Program
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Neuropathology Faculty
Donald Born, MD, PhD
Clinical Professor of Pathology (Neuropathology)
Assistant Director, Neuropathology Service
Dr. Born obtained his medical degree from the University of Virginia where he also completed a Ph.D. in Neuroscience. His next training occurred at the University of Washington as an Anatomic Pathology resident and Neuropathology fellow. He moved to Stanford in 2013 and as Clinical Professor of Pathology he sees a wide range of samples related to the field of neuropathology.
Current Neuropathology Fellows
Krishna Bharani, MD, PhD
[2023-25]
Medical School: Medical University of South Carolina College of Medicine; Residency: Stanford University School of Medicine
John Newman, MD
[2024-26]
Medical School: Emory University School of Medicine; Residency: Vanderbilt University Medical Center - AP Only