The Duke Molecular Genetic Pathology (MGP) Fellowship combines advanced clinical training in a high volume, high complexity molecular diagnostics laboratory with myriad opportunities to further academic interests. Training occurs primarily on the main campus of Duke University Hospital in the combined Molecular Pathology, Genetics and Genomics (MPGG) clinical laboratory that processes nearly 17,000 samples for cytogenetic and molecular testing annually. Fellows are exposed to a wide variety of constitutional and oncologic testing using over 50 assays including:

• Comprehensive genomic profiling (solid tumor)
• NGS and Sanger sequencing (hematologic malignancy, solid tumor, and constitutional)
• RNA-based fusion panels (hematologic malignancy, solid tumor)
• Clonality studies by NGS (T-cell, B-cell, IGH somatic hypermutation)
• Microarray analysis (constitutional and solid tumor)
• Methylation assays (PWS/AS, MLH1 promoter)
• Carrier screening (cystic fibrosis, hemochromatosis, SMA, Fragile X, etc.)
• qPCR (BCR/ABL1 quantification, somatic mutation detection)
• STR analysis (bone marrow engraftment, MSI, sample identity, molar pregnancy)
• Cytogenetics assays including karyotyping and FISH (hematologic malignancy, solid tumor, constitutional)

Prior successful completion of an ACGME accredited AP/CP, AP, or CP Pathology residency training program.  Applicants who have completed 3 years of a 4-year AP/CP program will be considered on a case by case basis.

Additional links pertaining to eligibility requirements:

• Duke GME
• J-1 Visa Policy
• North Carolina Medical Board Resident Training License Application

Additional links pertaining to MGP certification through the ABP

• American Board of Pathology pathway to certification

Selective Service System Registration:

• All male applicants (as determined by gender assigned at birth for purposes of this requirement) who are US citizens or immigrants must have registered with the Selective Service System within 30 days of their 18^th birthday, or arrival date into the USA. Individuals are eligible to register until the age of 26. Failure to register is a violation of federal law, and can face significant penalties, including loss of eligibility for citizenship for immigrants. Individuals who have not registered are not eligible for a variety of benefits including federal student aid, federal job training, and any job in the Executive Branch of the government (e.g. VA, Medicare, federal prisons), and are not allowed to work in federal facilities even as a resident or fellow.
• Most Duke GME programs require rotations at federal facilities such as VA hospitals or prisons. All trainees in those programs must be eligible to work at those facilities. All applicants should ensure that they have registered for the Selective Service System if appropriate. If they have not registered, they should discuss this with their potential program director. Additional details can be found at https://www.sss.gov.

2027-2028 Fellowship: Filled

2028-2029 Fellowship: Filled

• Application window*: October 1-December 1 
• Invitations to interview: December-January
• Interviews: January-February
• Match opens for registration: February 3, 2027
• Ranking opens: February 24, 2027
• Rank List Certification Deadline: April 14, 2027
• MGP Match Day: April 28, 2027

The Duke MGP program will participate in the Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellowship NRMP Match for the 2028-2029 appointment year. A list of all the programs participating in the Match can be found on the AMP website.  An FAQ document on the match process written for applicants is also available on that website. 

Please send us your application materials as detailed below. We will be in touch to schedule interviews, which will take place starting January 2027. You will need to register for the Pathology Fellowship Match in February 2027 with the NRMP and can rank programs participating in the match with which you have interviewed. 

*Application window: all parts of the application, including all letters of recommendation must be received by the closing deadline for priority interview and fellowship consideration. Under extenuating circumstances, late applications may be considered on a case by case basis.

Our fellowship program now participates in FellowshipsCAS, a centralized application service for fellowship programs. Applications for the upcoming cycle will be submitted through FellowshipsCAS. The application will open on October 1. The priority application deadline for this program is December 1.

To start your application or return to an existing application, please visit: FellowshipsCAS | Applicant Login Page

If you have questions about how to complete the application or need technical support, please visit the FellowshipsCAS Applicant Help Center: FellowshipsCAS Applicant Help Center. This site includes FAQs, guides, and contact information for applicant support.

Application is open to all eligible members of the community without regard to, or based on, any protected characteristic as defined by Duke policy.

Stipends

Commensurate with the year of postgraduate training.