The Cytopathology Service of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at the Medical University of South Carolina in Charleston offers three positions for a one-year program of subspecialty training in cytopathology. During 2004, the Cytopathology Service examined 19,850 gynecologic and 2,671 non-gynecologic specimens and in addition 1,655 fine needle aspirates. Many of the latter are obtained by the cytopathology fellows. During the year, cytopathology fellows are given incremental responsibility for the preparation, examination and diagnosis of various cytology specimens. The laboratory employs state-of-the-art liquid-based technology to process 98% of specimens. Pertinent cases employ immunocytochemical, ultrastructural, or flow cytometric analysis. The Fellowship offers in-depth exposure to cytopathology with emphasis on clinical and histologic correlation. Active participation in interdepartmental and intradepartmental conferences is expected. There is ample opportunity for involvement in teaching pathology residents, medical students and cytotechnology students. The fellows are encouraged to participate in research projects involving newer diagnostic/research methodologies such as immunohistochemistry, in situ hybridization and flow cytometry. Successful completion of the Fellowship training qualifies the candidate for special certification examination of the American Board of Pathology.

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