Mass General Brigham/Brigham and Women's Hospital/Massachusetts General Hospital Program
About This Program
This fellowship provides one full year of advanced training in diagnostic cytology and the performance of fine needle aspiration (FNA) in an FNA clinic. The MGB Cytopathology Fellowship programs will provide fellows with an expanded mix of cases and variety of educational opportunities. Time during each academic year will be divided equally between BWH and MGH, with a combined didactic calendar and participation in multidisciplinary conferences at both institutions.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Marina Vivero, MD
Brigham and Women's Hosp
Primary Program Contact
Amanda Nichols
Mass General Brigham
Locations
Brigham and Women's Hosp
Amory 3
75 Francis St
Boston, MA 02115
55 Fruit St
Boston, MA 02114
55 Fruit St
Boston, MA 02114
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
- 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 2 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
Jul 31, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Jun 1, 2025 - Aug 29, 2025
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
Data not provided by program
Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
- Major medical for residents
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
Salary Compensation
PGY-3 through PGY-8
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and 12 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.