The ACGME-accredited Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency Program at NorthShore-Endeavor Health offers a well-rounded and comprehensive curriculum with exposure to cutting-edge subspecialty expertise. We promote a positive academic environment centered on learning, collaboration and innovation in pathology.

Sponsored by the University of Chicago, the program prepares residents for fellowships, academic medicine and community practice.

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Discover our four-year AP/CP residency, offering comprehensive exposure to anatomic and clinical pathology along with many opportunities for scholarly activity. With a 92% board pass rate — well above the national average — and strong fellowship placement, our graduates are prepared for any practice setting.

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Curriculum & application

Explore the four-year AP/CP curriculum and find out how to apply.

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Faculty & residents

Meet our program leaders, faculty, and current and past residents.

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Resident experience

Learn about facilities, resources and our supportive environment.

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Why choose us

High case volumes

More than 61,000 surgical cases and 16,000 dermatopathology cases annually.

Innovation in diagnostics

Early adoption of digital pathology and AI initiatives and recognized as a regional leader in molecular diagnostics.

Board exam success

American Board of Pathology pass rate well above the national average.

Faculty mentorship

One-on-one teaching and an open-door culture that supports resident growth.

Research excellence

Frequent opportunities for scholarly work, with presentations at national meetings (including USCAP), 40+ publications annually, and active departmental grants.

Message from our directors

Welcome to the Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency Program at Endeavor Health. Our department is committed to providing a strong foundation in both anatomic and clinical pathology while offering rich opportunities in research, teaching and innovation.

Residents work closely with dedicated faculty, benefit from advanced technologies and facilities and graduate well-prepared for subspecialty fellowships, academic medicine or community practice.

We’re proud of our program’s history, collaborative culture and consistent track record of preparing pathologists for success.

  • Karen Kaul, MD, PhD
    Chair, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
  • Ajit Paintal, MD
    Program Director, Residency Program
News & events

Resident research recognized

Dr. Ansa Mehreen (2023 graduate) received the prestigious Benirschke Perinatal Pathology Award at the 2024 Society for Pediatric Pathology meeting for her research on COVID-19 and pregnancy loss. Congratulations, Ansa! We're proud to note that Dr. Crystal Bockoven (2020 graduate) also won this award in 2020, showcasing the strength of research training in our program.

USCAP 2025 success

Our trainees made a strong showing at the 2025 USCAP conference, presenting four posters and one platform presentation! Congratulations to Soha Ramadan, Sana Shah, Chatchanan Ausavarungnirun, Kadir Isidan, Shruti Srikumar, and their faculty mentors.

CAP 2025 presentations

NorthShore-Endeavor Health residents and faculty presented multiple posters at the annual CAP meeting in Orlando. Congratulations to Marika Forsythe and Priyanka Batra for their successful poster presentations.

Fellowship achievements

Congratulations to our residents on securing outstanding fellowships!

  • Payu Raval: Breast Pathology, MD Anderson Cancer Center (2025-26) and Cytopathology, University of Pennsylvania (2026-27)
  • Omar Abdelsadek: Breast Pathology, Mayo Clinic (2025-26)
  • Kritika Prasai: Gynecologic and Breast Pathology, Washington University (2025-26)
  • Marika Forsythe: Molecular Genetic Pathology, University of Nebraska (2025-26)
  • Kadir Isidan: Oncologic Path at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (2026-27)
  • Ximena Wise: Women’s Health at NorthShore/Endeavor (2026-27)

Grand Rounds schedule 2025-26

Join us for our upcoming Grand Rounds sessions.

2025

August
Pouya Jamshidi, MD
Neuropathology, Northwestern Medical Group
Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine
Chicago, IL

September
Lauren Ritterhouse, MD, PhD
Vice President of Pathology and Diagnostic Medicine and
Lab Director, Foundation Medicine
Boston, MA

October
Diana Corao-Uribe, MD
Director Biobank & Molecular Analysis Program (BMAP), 
Section Chief-Surgical Pathology
Clinical Assistant Professor Pathology, Anatomy, and Cell Biology
Sidney Kimmel Medical College, TJUH
Nemours Children's Health
Wilmington, DE

2026

February 
Paul Weisman, MD
Associate Professor of Pathology
University of Wisconsin School of Medicine
Madison, WI

March
Nancy B. Spinner, PhD
Associate Chair for Faculty Development
Chief, Division of Genomic Diagnostics
The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia
Philadelphia, PA

April
Jennifer M. Boland, MD 
Consultant, Division of Anatomic Pathology
Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
Mayo Clinic
Rochester, MN
 

IRAP presentation

NorthShore-Endeavor Health's PGY2 and PGY3 residents will be presenting challenging cases at the Illinois Registry of Anatomic Pathology (IRAP) in November 2025.

Ready to take the next step?

Applications to the Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency Program are accepted through ERAS. Learn about program structure, rotations, and requirements before applying.

Learn how to apply