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
Mingjuan Lisa Zhang, MD
Massachusetts General Hospital
Primary Program Contact
Amanda Nichols
Mass General Brigham
Locations
Massachusetts General Hospital
Cytopathology -Warren 2
55 Fruit St
Boston, MA 02114-2621
55 Fruit St
Boston, MA 02114
75 Francis St
Boston, MA 02115
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match (i.e., Joint Service Graduate Medical Education Selection Board, Military Selection Board)
- SAU/AU Match (i.e., Urology Match)
Does not offer open house or second look
U.S. MD Applicants
IMG Applicants
DO Applicants
Total required letters of recommendation (excludes MSPE and Deans letter)
Required Letter Writers
- Program Director
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
PGY-1 Positions Not Offered
PGY-2 Positions Not Offered
Key Dates & Timelines
2026 - 2027
Program Starts Reviewing Applications
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Offer Dates
Specialty Universal Dates
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 residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Group life insurance
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for occupationally-acquired HIV
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Salary Compensation
Year 3 through Year 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.