Clinical Fellowships: Application
Please review Candidate Eligibility and Selection Criteria Policy prior to applying.
Application Process
All components of the application must be submitted electronically via the Embark online application system.
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All applicants applying to ACGME accredited programs must be eligible for the American Board of Pathology certification in Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology.
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We do NOT accept the APC Standard Application Form
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Individual fellowships may require additional requirements; click this link - Individual Fellowships to navigate to your chosen fellowship's requirements section.
- Neuropathology candidates may be enrolled in an ACGME-accredited anatomic pathology training program.
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Most fellowships require applicants to request Program Directors to complete a Summative Evaluation. See Embark instructions for details.
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For more information about benefits, compensation, vaccine requirements, and Visas, please visit:
Embark Online Application for AY2026-2027
Applications Submitted for AY2026-2027 are for fellowships beginning July 1, 2026.
Embark Online Application for AY2025-2026
Applications Submitted for AY2025-2026 are for fellowships beginning July 1, 2025.
Applications for most fellowships beginning AY2027-2028 will open on April 1, 2025.
Unified Timeline / NRMP Match Information
- Bone and Soft Tissue participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for positions beginning on July 1, 2026. See timeline below.
- Dermatopathology fellowship follows the ASDP Timeline. See timeline below. Applications for the 2027-2028 Dermatopathology fellowship will not be accepted prior to July 1st, 2025
- Forensic Pathology participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for positions beginning on July 1, 2026. See timeline below. Please read the Fellowship Information Letter prior to applying. Apply via ERAS.
- Hematopathology participates in the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) for positions beginning on July 1, 2026. See timeline below. Applications for the 2026-2027 Hematopathology fellowship will not be accepted prior to October 1st, 2024
UW Medicine Prospective Residents and Fellows
If you have questions or problems, please contact our Academic Programs Manager.
If you have questions or problems, please contact our Academic Programs Manager.
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Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology Timeline
2026-27 fellowship year
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| Date | Action | Personnel |
| April 1, 2024 - December 31, 2024 | Application submission to Embark System | Candidates |
| January 2025 | Virtual Interviews begin | Candidates and Programs |
| February 5th 2025 at 8 AM PST | Pathology Fellowship Match opens for registration | Candidates and Programs |
| March 12, 2025 at 8 AM PST | Ranking opens | Candidates and Programs |
| April 16, 2025 at 8 AM PST | Rank Order List Certification Deadline. Rank lists cannot be edited after this. | Candidates and Programs |
| April 30, 2025 at 8 AM PST | Match Day | Candidates and Programs |
| Dermatopathology ASDP Timeline 2026-27 fellowship year - FILLED |
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| Date | Action | Personnel |
| July 1, 2024 – September 8, 2024* |
Application submission to Embark System *Any applications submitted after 9/8/2024 will not be considered |
Candidates |
| August 12, 2024 | Virtual Interviews begin | Programs & Candidates |
| October 7, 2024 8 AM PST |
Earliest Offer Date | Program Directors |
| 24 Hours | Acceptance terms: for initial offers on earliest offer date, all offers must be valid for at least 24 hours (including offers made after the initial offer) | Candidates |
| Additional details: https://www.asdp.org/physicians-in-training/dermatopathology-fellowships/ | ||
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Forensic Pathology
2026-27 fellowship year
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August 1, 2024 – |
Application submission to ERAS | Candidates |
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January 2025 |
Virtual Interviews begin | Candidates and Programs |
| February 5th 2025 at 8 AM PST | Pathology Fellowship Match opens for registration | Candidates and Programs |
| March 12, 2025 at 8 AM PST |
Ranking opens |
Candidates and Programs |
| April 16, 2025 at 8 AM PST | Rank Order List Certification Deadline. Rank lists cannot be edited after this. | Candidates and Programs |
| April 30, 2025 at 8 AM PST | Match Day | Candidates and Programs |
| Please read the Fellowship Information Letter prior to applying. | ||
| Hematopathology 2026-27 fellowship year |
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| Date | Action | Personnel |
| October 1, 2024 – December 31, 2024 |
Application submission to Embark System | Candidates |
| January 2025 | Virtual Interviews begin | Candidates and Programs |
| February 5th 2025 at 8 AM PST | Pathology Fellowship Match opens for registration | Candidates and Programs |
| March 12, 2025 at 8 AM PST | Ranking opens | Candidates and Programs |
| April 16, 2025 at 8 AM PST | Rank Order List Certification Deadline. Rank lists cannot be edited after this. | Candidates and Programs |
| April 30, 2025 at 8 AM PST | Match Day | Candidates and Programs |
| Additional details: www.society-for-hematopathology.org/web/education-match.php | ||
All programs are accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) except Clinical Microbiology (ASM/CPEP) and Clinical Chemistry (ComACC).
- Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine, Cytopathology, Forensic Pathology, Hematopathology, Molecular Genetic Pathology, Neuropathology, and Pediatric Pathology have board subspecialty certification through the American Board of Pathology.
- Dermatopathology has board certification through the American Board of Dermatology and the American Board of Pathology, depending on residency pathway.
- Laboratory Genetics and Genomics has board certification through the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics.