Gastrointestinal & Liver Pathology Fellowship

The Department of Pathology offers a one-year fellowship in the Advanced Specialty Training Program (ASTP) for Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology. In addition to extensive clinical training with increasing responsibility in gastrointestinal and hepatopancreatobiliary pathology (including liver transplantation), the program offers opportunities for scholarly activities, including translational research and medical education.

Fellowship applications are closed for the 2028–29 academic year.

Meet our fellows

Jennifer Ju

Program Director

Jennifer Ju

Assistant Professor, Pathology (Gastrointestinal Pathology)

Jessica Nguyen

Associate Program Director

Jessica Nguyen

Assistant Professor, Pathology (Gastrointestinal Pathology)

Program Faculty

About the Fellowship

Education & Research

The program provides comprehensive advanced training in diagnostic surgical pathology, including standard diagnostic practices, immunohistochemistry and specialized techniques such as cytogenetics and molecular pathology.

As gastrointestinal and hepatopancreaticobiliary tract pathology services constitute a major portion of in-house and referral cases, surgical pathology training in these areas will be emphasized and translational research opportunities are available.

Clinical Experience

Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the fellowship's main teaching hospital, is one of the largest referral centers in the Midwest.

The fellowship is designed to provide comprehensive training in diagnostic gastrointestinal and hepatopancreatobiliary pathology, including inflammatory bowel disease, pancreatic core biopsies and Whipple procedures, and medical liver biopsies (including transplants).

The fellow is also expected to participate in interdepartmental clinical conferences and training of anatomic pathology residents. The department provides ample opportunities for scholarly collaborations. As the Department of Pathology plays an integral part in the medical school's Scientific Basis of Medicine course, teaching M2 medical students is also encouraged.

Eligibility & Requirements

Candidates must be board-eligible or certified in anatomic pathology (AP or AP/CP) and be able to obtain an unrestricted permanent Illinois medical license. Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and maintain appropriate employment authorization for the duration of the fellowship. Due to the clinical responsibilities associated with this fellowship, including responsibilities during the final six months of training, the program is unable to sponsor or support training or employment visas for this position.

Stipend

The stipend is commensurate with the fellow's Postgraduate Year (PGY) of training. Find stipend information via the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University site.

How to Apply

Submit the following documents via email to the fellowship program coordinator at gipathfellowship@northwestern.edu

Why Northwestern?

Housestaff training through the McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University provides diverse and challenging clinical experiences and world-class education located in the heart of the beautiful city of Chicago.

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