This one-year fellowship at Evanston Hospital develops diagnostic expertise in breast, gynecologic and perinatal pathology to prepare trainees for practice in both academic and community settings. Our program is sponsored by the University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine.
The Women’s Pathology Fellowship trains one fellow per year in the subspecialties of breast, gynecologic and perinatal pathology. Fellows work alongside expert, specialty-trained pathologists and benefit from a diverse specimen mix from both suburban and urban populations. The program includes robust opportunities in translational research, interdisciplinary collaboration and resident education.
Fellows actively participate in all aspects of diagnostic surgical pathology including intraoperative consultations, outside case reviews and departmental tumor boards. Elective time offers flexibility for focused research or further specialization.
Program structure & curriculum
- Breast pathology (4 months): Neoplastic and non-neoplastic surgical pathology, intraoperative consultations, consults
- Gynecologic pathology (4 months): Neoplastic and non-neoplastic surgical pathology, intraoperative consultations, consults
- Perinatal pathology (2 months): Placental and product of conception examinations; optional autopsy service participation
Fellows use this time for research or further training in areas of interest. A primary research project is expected to be developed early in the fellowship and pursued longitudinally with faculty mentorship.
- Teach and supervise residents
- Review and report in-house and consult cases
- Participate in frozen sections and tumor boards
- Present at interdepartmental conferences
Eligibility
Applicants must have an MD or DO degree (or foreign equivalent with ECFMG certification) and be board-eligible or certified in Anatomic Pathology or combined AP/CP. They must also be eligible for an Illinois medical license.
Application materials
- Fellowship application (CAP standard application also accepted)
- Current curriculum vitae
- Personal statement with career goals and brief biography
- Medical school diploma
- USMLE or COMLEX transcript
- ECFMG certificate, if applicable
- Three letters of recommendation
Submission
Email all application materials to Program Manager Kate Seyfarth at pathologyresidency [at] northshore.org (pathologyresidency[at]northshore[dot]org)
Next cycle
Applications for the 2028–2029 academic year open July 1, 2026
Evanston Hospital: Home to the department’s molecular lab, residency program and major surgical pathology services.
- Linda Ernst, MD – Program Co-Director
- Kruti Maniar, MD – Program Co-Director
- Megan Sullivan, MD – Division Director, Anatomic Pathology
- Indu Agarwal, MD
- Jenna Purdy, MD
- Ajit Paintal, MD
- John Groth, MD
- Mark Dieterich, MD
- Michael Paterakos, MD
- Todd Kroll, MD
Current fellows
Soha Ramadan, MD
- University of Toronto (MD)
- McMaster University (AP Residency)
- Previous Fellowships: University of Alberta, Johns Hopkins University
Ximena Wise, MD
- Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara
- University of Chicago Endeavor Health (AP/CP Residency)
Sana Shah, MBBS
- Aga Khan University Medical College, Pakistan
- University of Chicago Endeavor Health (AP/CP Residency)
Life as a fellow
From collaborative clinical training to personalized mentorship and built-in wellness resources, the Women’s Pathology Fellowship supports professional growth and work-life balance in every aspect of the experience.
Fellows receive stipends commensurate with their postgraduate level of training. Benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance. Optional coverage includes legal services, identity protection, critical illness and pet insurance.
Training takes place at Evanston Hospital, the main hub for pathology services across the Endeavor Health system. Fellows have access to private workstations, digital photography equipment, integrated EMRs and on-site academic resources. A dedicated office cubicle includes a microscope, desk, computer and file cabinet.
Fellows participate in subspecialty tumor boards, departmental conferences and didactic sessions hosted by the pathology residency. Research and conference presentations are encouraged and elective time can be used for scholarly work.
Fellows are not required to take after-hours or weekend call and enjoy protected time for study, previewing cases and research. Paid vacation time is included in the benefits package.
Complimentary parking is available at Evanston Hospital. The location is accessible via public transit including Metra and CTA, with easy commuting options from both urban and suburban neighborhoods.
Program Coordinator
Kate Seyfarth
Email: pathologyresidency [at] northshore.org (pathologyresidency[at]northshore[dot]org)
Phone: (847) 570-2019
