Cleveland Clinic Foundation Program
About This Program
The Hematopathology fellowship is designed to provide training in all aspects of hematopathology, including peripheral blood flow and bone marrow morphology, lymph node pathology, body fluid interpretation, molecular pathology, flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, coagulation, automated hematology, bone marrow transplantation and red cell studies. The program teaches the principles of laboratory management and is designed to prepare the fellow for community hospital or academic practice.
Program Statistics
Types of Graduates
Resident Gender
Contact Information
Program Director
Megan Okumoto Nakashima, MD
Cleveland Clinic
Primary Program Contact
Darlene Straub, MBA
Cleveland Clinic
Locations
Cleveland Clinic
L30
9500 Euclid Ave
Cleveland, OH 44195
Application Information
Participates In
Doesn't Participate In
- Main Match of the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP)
- ERAS®
- San Francisco Match
- Military Match
- Urology Match
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
No cap on the number of years.
Gap Experience Requirement
Data not provided by program
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
Jan 30, 2026
Interview Period Starts
Jan 19, 2026 - Feb 15, 2026
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
- Dental insurance
- Group life insurance
- Disability insurance
- Disability insurance for HIV
Salary Compensation
PGY-4 through PGY-5
Salary paid by a non-profit institution.
Vacation & Sick Days
Residents receive 20 Vacation Days and negotiable sick days annually to support work-life balance and personal well-being.
For more information, view the program's leave policy on their website.