The University of Florida Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology Fellowship is a one-year advanced training program designed to prepare fellows for successful careers in academic medicine or community practice. Fellows work closely with a collaborative team of subspecialty GI and liver pathologists while gaining extensive experience in the diagnosis of both neoplastic and non-neoplastic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract, pancreas, and liver.
Training includes participation in multidisciplinary conferences, resident and medical student education, and scholarly activities with a focus on clinically relevant research. Fellows benefit from exposure to a high-volume and diverse case mix, including a substantial liver transplant pathology service supported by one of the nation’s leading liver transplant programs and one of the highest-volume liver transplant centers in the United States. This unique experience provides unparalleled exposure to medical liver disease, transplant pathology, and complex hepatobiliary disorders.
In addition, fellows work within a robust quantitative and molecular pathology environment that supports comprehensive in-house companion diagnostic and biomarker testing. This integrated approach to precision medicine allows fellows to develop a deeper understanding of the molecular basis of gastrointestinal, pancreaticobiliary, and liver neoplasms, and how molecular findings directly influence therapeutic decision-making and patient care.
Qualified fellows may also participate in independent sign-out experiences, providing graduated responsibility and fostering diagnostic confidence, professional growth, and readiness for independent practice.