Post Sophomore Fellow - Pathology

University of Kansas Medical Center; United States; On-site; USD 9,600 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Kansas Medical Center's Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine invites medical students in their 2nd or 3rd year to participate in a 12-month Post Sophomore Fellow position offering structured clinical and research experience in Pathology, under supervision of faculty and residents.

The fellowship provides exposure to diagnostic pathology, departmental conferences, scholarly projects, and hands-on activities aligned with first-year pathology resident training.

Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in the second or third year of medical school accredited by LCME or COCA.
• Enrollment in a formal degree in the cited discipline area to ensure advanced knowledge and competencies.
• KU School of Medicine enrollment preferred for this role.

Responsibilities

• Participate in hands-on anatomic pathology activities under supervision.
• Assist with intra-operative consultations, including frozen sections.
• Engage in clinical pathology activities and consultations across lab medicine disciplines.

Skills

Medical student

Education

Second/Third year medical student (LCME/COCA)

KU School of Medicine enrollment

Job description

Department: SOM KC Pathology and Lab Medicine ----- Pathology & Laboratory Medicine - Temps Position Title: Post Sophomore Fellow - Pathology Job Family Group: Professional Staff, Students & GRA/GTA/GA

Job Description Summary:

The Post Sophomore Fellow (PSF) is a 12-month medical student internship providing structured clinical and research experience in Pathology. Under the supervision of pathology faculty and residents/fellows, the PSF will gain comprehensive exposure to diagnostic pathology and participate in departmental conferences, scholarly projects, and hands‑on clinical activities. The fellowship also offers responsibilities and learning experiences aligned with first‑year pathology resident‑level training, appropriate for a medical student.

Job Duties Outlined

• Participate in hands‑on anatomic pathology activities, including gross examination and microscopic evaluation of surgical pathology specimens under faculty and resident/fellow supervision.
• Assist with intra‑operative consultations, including frozen sections.
• Participate in clinical pathology activities and consultations across laboratory medicine disciplines.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Qualifications

Education: Currently enrolled in the second or third year of medical school accredited by either the Liaison Committee on Medical Education (LCME) or the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA). This position requires enrollment in a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market‑driven expectations.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: Currently enrolled at KU School of Medicine.

Required Documents

• Curriculum Vitae (CV)
• Cover Letter/Personal Statement demonstrating interest in Pathology (800-word limit)
• 2 Letters of Recommendation
• The finalist will be asked to provide a copy of medical school transcripts directly to Human Resources.
• Please do not upload transcripts with your application.

Employee Type: Temporary (Fixed Term)

Time Type: Full time

Rate Type: Hourly Compensation Statement:

Pay Range: $7.25 - $25.00 Minimum $7.25 Midpoint $16.12 Maximum $25.00

The mission of the University of Kansas Medical Center is to improve lives and communities in Kansas and beyond through innovation in education, research, and health care.

The University of Kansas Medical Center is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ethnicity, ancestry, age, protected veteran or disability status, marital status, parental status, or genetic information.

Under Kansas state law, certain KUMC positions are subject to disability preference. For positions subject to this requirement, KUMC will offer an interview to a person who has applied for an open position who is qualified, with or without reasonable accommodation, to meet the performance standards of the position and who has presented acceptable proof of disability. If the position you apply for is subject to the disability preference requirement, you will be asked to provide information in support of your request for disability preference when you complete the application for employment.

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