University of Kansas School of Medicine Surgical Pathology Program
About This Program
The University of Kansas Health System is a National Cancer Institute-designated cancer center that serves a diverse and complex patient population. Each year, approximately 4,200 bone marrow biopsies, 600 lymph node biopsies, and 6,800 flow cytometry specimens are evaluated in our hospital-based, state-of-the-art laboratory. Fellows actively participate in interdepartmental multidisciplinary tumor conferences, teach pathology residents and medical students, and conduct a research project.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Rashna Madan, MD
Univ of Kansas Med Ctr
Primary Program Contact
Hannah Messer
Univ of Kansas Med Ctr
Locations
Univ of Kansas Med Ctr
Dept of Pathology & Lab Med MS 4049
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66160
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66160-7100
3901 Rainbow Blvd
Kansas City, KS 66160-7220
Application Information
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U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Dean's letter)
Required specialty-specific letters of evaluation within total letters of recommendation
- Specialty-specific standardized letter(s) of evaluation
- Letter(s) from someone within the specialty (e.g., faculty, attending)
Medical School Graduation Timeline
Graduation from medical school must have occurred within the past 10 year(s).
Gap Experience Requirement
PGY-1 applicants to this program with a gap of 1 year or more between medical school graduation and entry to residency must have the following experience occur during the gap: Research or other medical education pursuits (clinical experience not required)
Resident / Fellow Characteristics
Three year averages. Medical school type does not include graduates of Canadian schools.
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Program Faculty
Faculty Distribution
Work Environment
NA = Not Applicable
NGO = Negotiable
OTH = Other
Visa Status
This program will consider an appropriately qualified applicant with the following visa or visa status. Contact the program for additional information.
Program Size
Key Dates & Timelines
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Sep 1, 2025 - Jan 1, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Outpatient mental health
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 10 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.