Directed by Chief Astrid Weins, MD, PhD, the BWH Renal Pathology Fellowship is a year-long fellowship under the supervision of two senior renal pathologists, Dr. Weins and Dr. Rennke. We also offer shorter clinical electives, rotations or observerships depending on availability.
During our fellowship, trainees will be able to
Under the direction of Drs. Helmut Rennke and Astrid Weins, the trainee will participate in all the daily activities of the renal pathology laboratory and will be actively involved with the renal staff pathologist in all the steps leading to the final diagnosis of all renal specimens submitted, including consults.
These steps involve: 1) assessment of fresh biopsies obtained at BWH using the stereomicroscope; 2) tissue allocation for light, immunofluorescence and electron microscopy, 3) biopsy evaluation by light, immunofluorescence and electron microscopy, and 4) generation of written diagnostic reports.
Self-teaching materials available to the trainee includes carefully adjudicated teaching cases in Powerpoint presentation format, with light and immunofluorescence microscopy images, electron micrographs, and clinical histories. Also, online learning tools including an interactive book and concept videos, and a pertinent list of reading material will be provided to the trainee.
The trainee is expected to attend and participate in twice monthly renal pathology conferences and is strongly encouraged to take advantage of daily departmental teaching and diagnostic conferences.
Applicants must be Board eligible or certified in Anatomic Pathology, or equivalent in a foreign country.
For AY 2026-2027, the Renal Pathology Fellowship Program will begin accepting applications on April 1, 2024. There is no deadline to apply. Applications and interviews will be reviewed and offered on a rolling basis.
Inquiries and the below application materials can be submitted by email to:
Department of Pathology
Brigham and Women’s Hospital
75 Francis Street
Boston, MA 02115
Phone: 617-732-4699
Fax: 617-278-6934
Email: bwhpathologyfellowships@bwh.harvard.edu
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