Gordon Signy Fellowships are available for candidates who wish to further their experience and train in the areas of Pathology. The fellowship aims to promote public safety and public health by fostering the development of anatomic and clinical pathology in all aspects, especially in developing countries.  Further, the pathology fellowship provides opportunities for pathologists to study and train with experts in foreign countries. After the end of the training, the fellows will return to their home countries with new skills and help their patients.

What will the Gordon Signy Pathology fellows receive?

The Pathology Fellowships provide an award of US $5,000 payable in two installments. The Gordon Signy fellows will receive the first installment of US $4,500 at the beginning of a period of study. The remaining amount of US $500 will be receipt after Fellows’ reports of their experiences.  For training periods exceeding 89 days, and at the discretion of the Regents of the Fellowship, an award of up to the US $7,500 may be available to the fellows.

Moreover, for 2020, Gordon Signy will offer two Pathology Fellowships.

Who can apply for the Gordon Signy Pathology Fellowships?

Candidates in the areas of Pathology may apply for the Gordon Signy Fellowships. Further, the fellowship is available to candidates from all nationalities. Further, prospective candidates must abide by the following criteria to be eligible:

• Candidates should have completed his or her training in anatomical and/or clinical pathology or one of their branches prior to the beginning of their fellowship training
• Further, they should have completed training not more than 10 years prior to the application deadline
• Also, the candidates must reside in his or her country of birth or permanent residence is eligible to apply for the Fellowship.
• Training must be in a country other than the applicant’s own.
• The applicant must return to his or her own country after completion of the proposed course of study.
•  Also, the applicants must disclose all other sources of support that will provide funds for the proposed training.

How to apply Gordon Signy Pathology Fellowships?

To apply for the Gordon Signy Fellowships, the candidates must, at first, be eligible. Further, the candidates will require to submit the application form along with the required documentation. The candidates should either mail via post or email the application form along with the required documentation prior to the deadline.

Here is a checklist of required documentation for Gordon Signy Fellowships:

• A curriculum vitae
• A copy of their Medical Degree and Certificate of Training. The copy may be a photocopy and need not be a certified copy from the medical school or training program.
• Evidence that those under whom the applicant is going to work approve the proposed course of study
• One signed letter of reference from a teacher, supervisor, mentor, faculty or another person who was either part of their initial pathology training program or worked closely with the applicant in the practice of pathology.
• At the conclusion of the program, the fellow must submit a short report to the World Pathology Foundation.

Deadline

Gordon Signy Pathology fellows must submit their application and the required documentation before 30 June 2019.