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The Emory Pathology PEACE Visiting Scholar Program is an educational initiative under the Partnership of Emory and Allies for Cancer and Education (PEACE) that welcomes pathologists and pathology trainees from institutions worldwide for a structured visit to Emory University’s Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine. Visiting Scholars participate in general surgical pathology and or subspecialty sign out alongside Emory faculty to strengthen diagnostic skills and learn current best practices, with an emphasis on practical training they can take home to improve pathology services in their own countries and institutions. Focused experience in ancillary testing, including immunohistochemistry, molecular methods, and laboratory workflows, is available upon request, and scholars may also engage in translational research projects aligned with their interests with the goal of producing abstracts for pathology conferences.

Location: Emory University, Department of Pathology, Atlanta, Georgia
Duration: 4 to 6 Weeks
Program Type: Short-Term Visiting Scholar (J-1 Visa)
Funding: Stipend up to $2,500/month (supports travel, food, and stay)

Key Responsibilities

• Work under the guidance of an Emory faculty mentor and a mentor from their home institution.
• Participate in general surgical pathology and subspecialty case sign-out.
• Engage in discussions on challenges in cancer work up, staging, and reporting.
• Attend and observe department level seminars, conferences, and mentorship sessions with faculty.
• Contribute to research collaborations with Emory faculty, if applicable.

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants must hold a medical degree (MD, MBBS, or equivalent) and be either currently enrolled in a pathology residency at the third year of training or higher, or a junior pathologist (consultant or attending) within five years of qualification. Mid-level or senior pathologists may be considered in special circumstances.
• Must hold a hospital appointment (trainee or consultant) to ensure continuity of practice upon return.
• Priority given to members of the PEACE initiative and past PEACE symposium participants.
• Strong interest in advancing pathology practice at their home institution.

Application Requirements

Applicants must submit the following documents:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) detailing professional and academic background
2. Completed application form (ensure all sections are properly filled out)
3. No-objection letter from the home institution confirming approval for participation in the PEACE Visiting Scholar Program at Department of Pathology, Emory University School of Medicine
4. Letter of support from the scholar’s mentor (preferably from home institution) confirming employment and potential impact of the program 
5. Supporting documents, including but not limited to:
   1. Copy of passport bio page
   2. Proof of completion of medical training (e.g., degree certificate)

Application Submission

Interested candidates should submit applications to:
📧 Email: peace@emory.edu
📧 CC: geetha.jagannathan@emory.edu , patrice.smith2@emory.edu

For more information, visit: https://med.emory.edu/departments/pathology/anatomic/peace-program/index.html

NOTE: Position tasks are required to be performed in-person at an Emory University location; working remote is not an option. Emory reserves the right to change this status with notice to employee.

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