Ohio State University Hospital Program
About This Program
This is a one-year cytopathology training program at Wexner Medical Center at the Ohio State University. The cytology laboratory accessions approximately 36,000 cases annually. This includes 8000 exfoliative non-gynecologic, and about 2400 FNA specimens. The cytopathology fellow will experience preliminary sign-out of non-gynecologic and gynecologic specimens, gynecologic pap smear/cervical biopsy correlations, and performing and interpreting FNA under supervision of a staff cytopathologist.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Hamza Gokozan, MD
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical
Primary Program Contact
Surentha Naidoo, MA
The Ohio State University Medical Center
Locations
The Ohio State University Wexner Medical
Doan Hall, N308
Columbus, OH 43210
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
Data not provided by program
Gap Experience Requirement
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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
2026 - 2027
Application Due
Dec 1, 2025
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2025 - Dec 30, 2025
2027 - 2028
Application Due
Dec 1, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Aug 1, 2026 - Dec 30, 2026
Average PGY-1 Educational Environment
Employment Policies & Benefits
Educational Benefits
Tracks & Educational Features
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Evaluations
Medical Insurance Coverage
- Major medical for residents
- Major medical for dependents
- Major medical for domestic partners
- Outpatient mental health
- Inpatient mental health
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-6
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 15 Vacation Days and 15 Sick Days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.