Residency Alumni | Duke Department of Pathology

What Our Alumni Have To Say About Their Experiences in Duke Pathology

Patricia D. Pittman MD MBA
Oncologic Pathologist, Caris Life Sciences

My AP/CP residency and NP fellowship training at Duke were exceptional and more than prepared me for my post-training career. The surgical pathology work-flow and case-load are optimal for all levels of learners, and includes a variety of routine and complex specimens. As a resident and fellow I was privileged to an ample amount of autonomy to prepare cases, critically think, and come to sign-out ready to discuss with my attendings. Similarly, CP rotations were extremely hands-on, as the CP faculty worked diligently to include trainees in all aspects of the laboratory on-goings, including active cases, managerial issues and ever-changing protocols. The overall environment of the Duke Pathology department was supportive, unbiased and without incentive. The faculty and staff of the department truly led by example and worked tirelessly to help each trainee achieve their own academic and professional goals. The department offers numerous opportunities for trainees to be involved in activities throughout the Duke healthcare system, including leadership roles and inter-department research projects. I will be forever grateful for my training at Duke and for the opportunity to meet and work with some of the best minds in the business!

Giles Jake Maule, MD PhD
Pathologist and Associate Medical Director, Foundation Medicine

I am currently a pathologist and associate medical director at Foundation Medicine in Morrisville, NC, and was a pathology resident at Duke from 2017 to 2021. As a Duke resident, I saw a wide range of surgical pathology specimens, often on busy services with high case volumes, and quickly learned how to be organized and efficient. This experience prepared me well for my current position, where I receive a diverse array of tumor specimens each day from around the world for comprehensive genomic profiling and PD-L1 testing. Duke provided great training and an open learning environment in a fun atmosphere, and I think it is one of the best places in the country to be a pathology resident.

Colby Cantu, MD
St. Vincent’s Pathology Associates, Jacksonville, FL

My transition to fellowship has been painless due to my high level of preparation from residency.

Rachel Jug, MB BCh BAO
Staff Anatomical Pathologist & Transfusion Medical Director, William Osler Health System, Toronto, Canada

The high volume subspecialty training I received as a resident at Duke prepared me well for my current fellowship in Cytopathology. Additionally, the research and leadership opportunities I have taken part in throughout my training have been academically enriching and helped me form invaluable connections along the way. I am grateful to my faculty mentors at Duke for their dedication to teaching me and my co-residents and for involving us in exciting opportunities beyond our clinical training.

Gustaaf de Ridder, MD PhD
System Director for Transfusion Medicine, Geisinger Health System

Residency training in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at Duke was an excellent springboard to an AP fellowship in Cardiothoracic Pathology at Duke and a CP fellowship in Transfusion Medicine at UNC. The quality of instruction and exposure to surgical and cytology cases at Duke is unsurpassed anywhere in the nation. My training in CP, and in particular Transfusion, was very flexible and allowed me to pursue research interests while also preparing me well for the AP/CP board exams. Overall, the Duke Path laboratory management training was also very strong, and I have extended that training into fellowship. I will benefit greatly from my Duke training as I grow into my new role as Transfusion Medicine director at Geisinger. A huge thanks to all of my faculty mentors at Duke!

Sherry Tang, MD
Staff Pathologist, Kaiser Permanente, Riverside, CA

I completed my AP/CP pathology residency at Duke between 2013-2017. Next, I went on to UNC to complete a cytopathology fellowship and a surgical pathology fellow at MD Anderson. My co-fellows come from diverse backgrounds and training programs, including Cleveland Clinic, Baylor, Yale, University of Colorado. I have realized that just as I have much to learn from them, I have much to contribute to case discussions as well. The reason for that can be traced back to the training I have received at Duke. A combination of the generous teaching provided by faculty, volume and breadth of cases, and hands on experience managing a busy frozen section lab has been invaluable to my success. At Kaiser Permanente I will be signing out a wide variety of general surgical pathology, including Dermpath, GI, GU, GYN, among others, as well as taking CP call. If it were not for the foundation of knowledge I gained during residency as well as support of my mentors at Duke, I would not be where I am today.

John M. Carney, MD
Assistant Professor of Pathology, Duke University Medical Center

During my training in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at Duke I was fortunate to work with supportive and enthusiastic faculty who showed genuine interest in my education and development as a pathologist. Faculty were always collegial and as a member of the team, encouraged me to develop my diagnostic skills, independent thinking, and academic perspective. My time at Duke as a resident and fellow provided an opportunity to build a strong foundation in diagnostic pathology, create a niche for my academic interests, and gave me the tools to have a successful transition from trainee to practicing pathologist.

Kim Ingersoll, MD
Pathologist at Doctors Anatomic Pathology Services in Jonesboro, Arkansas

Throughout my AP/CP residency and my Hematopathology fellowship at Duke, I saw a high volume and wide variety of cases, worked with top-notch attendings with outstanding teaching skills, and learned alongside passionate and motivated residents. The case load and breadth of cases prepared me for the wide variety of cases that I see as a community pathologist. Additionally, the graduated responsibilities built into Duke's training programs eased my transition between trainee and attending. I am grateful for the outstanding training I received at Duke and it prepared me well to sign out a wide variety of cases and to practice clinical pathology in a community practice setting.

Congratulations to Our Graduates on Their Fellowships

CLASS	GRADUATES - FELLOWSHIPS
2023	Monica Abdelmalak, MD: Surgical Pathology, Duke University Derald Charles, MD: New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner Evelyna Kliassov, MD: Surgical Pathology, Duke University David McKenzie, MD: Cytopathology, University of Iowa Gina Sotolongo, MD: Hematopathology, Duke University Karolina Woroniecka, MD, PhD: Private Practice
2022	Alexandra Tally Balaban, MD: Surgical Pathology, Houston Methodist; Cytopathology, Duke University Haley Davis, MD: Cytopathology, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Richard Davis, MD: Cytopathology and Pathology Informatics, Duke University Taylor Forns, MD: Faculty, Durham Veterans Administration Hospital Natasha Iranzad, MD: Hematopathology, Duke University Caroline Mullins Underwood, MD: Dermatopathology, Duke University
2021	Mitchell Arbogast, MD: Gastrointestinal Pathology, Duke University Marcel Castor, MD: Anatomic and Autopsy Pathology, Duke University Giles “Jake” Maule, MD, PhD: Industry, Foundation Medicine Jenna McCracken, MD, PhD: Hematopathology, Duke University Rhonda Mittenzwei, MD: Neuropathology and Forensics Pathology, University of Washington Vanessa Smith, MD: Neuropathology, Duke University
2020	Jill Browning, MD: Surgical Pathology and Dermatopathology, Duke University Bruce Leckey, Jr., DO: Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology, University of Pittsburgh; Dermatopathology, Mayo Clinic Michael Schild DO: Gastrointestinal Pathology and Cytopathology, Duke University Siddhartha Sen, MD, PhD: Molecular Pathology, Baylor University
2019	Colby Cantu, MD - Cytopathology, University of Florida, Gainesville, FL; Surgical Pathology, UCLA Lauren Havrilla, DO - Forensic Pathology, Office of the Chief Medical Examiner of North Carolina Karissa Heck, MD - Surgical Pathology, Duke University Rachel Jug, MB, BCh BAO - Cytopathology, Duke University; Transfusion Medicine, Canadian Blood Services Catherine Luedke, MD - Hematopathology, Duke University; Surgical Pathology, Duke University Patricia Pittman, MD, MBA - Neuropathology, Duke University
2018	Claire Detweiler, MD - Surgical Pathology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Grant Harrison, MD - Cytopathology, University of Virginia; Surgical Pathology, Mayo Clinic Kimberly Ingersoll, MD- Hematopathology, Duke University Elizabeth McKinnon, MD - Forensic Pathology, Montgomery County Coroner's Office, Dayton, OH
2017	Rebecca Alvarez, MD - Surgical Pathology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill; Cytopathology, University of Washington John Carney, MD - Thoracic Pathology, Duke University Gustaaf de Ridder, MD PhD - Surgical Pathology, Duke University; Transfusion Medicine, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Jonathan Galeotti, MD - Hematopathology and Molecular Pathology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill William Harrison, MD - Neuropathology, Duke University Xin Liu, MD - Hematopathology, Duke University; Surgical Pathology, Duke University Sherry Tang, MD - Surgical Pathology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
2016	Sara Abbott, MD - Surgical Pathology, Duke University; Breast Pathology MD Anderson Miglena Komforti, DO - Surgical Pathology, Northwell Health Steven Kramer, MD - Hematopathology, Thomas Jefferson University; Surgical Pathology, Fox Chase Cancer Center Alyssa Kraynie, MD - Cytopathology and Surgical Pathology, Duke University
2015	Lauren Allen, MD - Surgical Pathology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Matthew Mastrodomenico, MD - Hematopathology and Surgical Pathology, Medical Univ. South Carolina Craig Poster, MD - Surgical Pathology, Nellis Air Force Base, Las Vegas, NV Andrew Rand, MD - Surgical Pathology, Medical Univ. South Carolina; Dermatopathology, Tufts Medical Center Bethany Vallangeon, MD - Hematopathology, Duke University John Van Arnam, MD - Surgical Pathology, Mayo Clinic
2014	Andrew Buck, MD - Cytopathology, Duke University Lisa Cichon, MD - Hematopathology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Sarah Larson Jelliffe, DO - Surgical Pathology, Lakenheath Air Force Base, England Amanda Layne, MD - Cytopathology and GI pathology, Duke University; Surgical Pathology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Yang Shi, MD - Hematopathology, Cleveland Clinic
2013	Sara Jiang, MD - Cytopathology, Duke University Gregory W. Osmond, MD - Dermatopathology, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Paulie Papavassiliou, MD - Hematopathology, Duke University Deepti Reddi, MD - Hematopathology, City of Hope National Medical Center
2012	M. Quinn Wickham, MD – Surgical Pathology, University of California, San Francisco Kelly West, MD – Dermatopathology, Duke University Christopher Alley, MD – Cytopathology, Duke University Wen-Chi Foo, MD – Cytopathology, Brigham and Women’s Hospital Evan Kulbacki, MD - Hematopathology, Duke University
2011	Elizabeth Boswell, MD – Surgical Pathology, Duke University Allison Hall, MD, PhD – Surgical Pathology, Duke University Daniel Kenan, MD, PhD – Renal Pathology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Trisha Shattuck, MD, PhD – Cytopathology, Duke University Maggie Stoecker, MD - Hematopathology, Duke University Rebeca Varley, MD - Surgical Pathology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill
2010	Blake Hutchinson, MD – Hematopathology, Duke University John Papalas, MD – Dermatopathology, Duke University Elizabeth Pavlisko, MD – Surgical Pathology, Duke University Jennifer Crow, MD – Hematopathology, Duke University
2009	John Childs, MD – Active Duty, Staff Pathologist, San Diego Naval Hospital Jennifer Crow, MD – Hematopathology, Duke University Krystal Johnson, MD – Gastrointestinal & Hepatic Pathology, Duke University Frank Schneider, MD - Cytopathology, Duke University; Pulmonary Pathology, Mayo Clinic Kenneth Youens, MD – Cytopathology, Duke University
2008	Maria Gallego Attis, MD – Cytopathology, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Michael Huening, MD - Cytopathology, Duke University Jill Warrington, MD, PhD – Assistant Professor, University of Vermont
2007	Natalie Grunkemeier, MD – Surgical Pathology, Oregon Health & Science Jennifer Naber, MD - Hematopathology, Duke University Gregory Ray, MD – Hematopathology, Georgetown University Deborah Sevilla, MD – Hematopathology, New York Presbyterian Laura Stewart, MD - Cytopathology, University of Tennessee Michael Waugh, MD - Cytopathology, Duke University
2006	Ryan Mott, MD – Neuropathology, Duke University John Turner, MD – Dermatopathology, Duke University
2005	Evelyn Lockhart, MD - Transfusion Medicine, Puget Sound Blood Bank Center Shannon McCall, MD - Gastrointestinal & Hepatic Pathology, Duke University Dimitri Trembath, MD - Neuropathology, Duke University Dina Trobbiani, MD - Forensics, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill Tram Pham, MD - Dermatopathology, Duke University