The Division of Pathology Informatics fellowship is expected to commence July 1, 2006. Up to two fellows per year will be considered for a two-year program, depending on available funding. The division has an aggressive project plan that includes:
The implementation of a new anatomic pathology information system
The Development and integration of pathology digital imaging with the system-wide PACS initiative
Clinical pathology information systems hardware upgrades and platform migration, automation and sample tracking
Internet application development to support a NIH funded biologic tissue repository
AHRQ funded initiative to study error in pathology
Clinical database development to support education and training
Pathology website development to support the mission of the department
Resident and staff education in informatics
Requirements
Candidates must be a M.D. and a board certified/board eligible pathologist/resident in good standing who has completed residency training requirements by the start of the fellowship. Consideration will be given to physicians in other subspecialties with relevant interests. Prior computer experience required.
Applications Submit curriculum vitae, a personal statement of interest, and three letters of reference to:
J. Mark Tuthill, MD, Division Head
Pathology Informatics
Henry Ford Health System,
2799 West Grand Blvd
Detroit, MI 48202 Phone: (313) 916-2524; (313) 916-7389 E-mail:mtuthil1@hfhs.org
