Pathology residency in United States

Residency · 3 years AP or CP; 4 years combined AP/CP · State medical boards; ABPath certification

15Programmes listed

ERASApplication route

Programme dependentInternational graduate access

EnglishLanguage requirement

How pathology training works in United States

Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology are usually three years each, four when combined. AP/Neuropathology and physician-scientist pathways exist at some institutions. Nearly all applications go through ERAS, and positions are filled by the NRMP Match.

What you need

Eligible medical qualification
ECFMG certification
USMLE Step 1
USMLE Step 2 CK
Applicable ECFMG Pathway
ERAS application
Medical school transcript
MSPE / dean's letter
Personal statement
Recommendation letters
NRMP registration
Programme-specific visa eligibility

Listed programmes in United States

Penn Pathology Residency

University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of MedicinePhiladelphia, Pennsylvania3–4 years

AP, CP and combined AP/CP · ACGME · applications via ERAS / NRMP

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Emory Pathology Residency

Emory University School of MedicineAtlanta, Georgia3–4 years

AP, CP and combined AP/CP · ACGME · applications via ERAS / NRMP

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NYU Pathology Training

NYU Grossman School of MedicineNew York, New York3–4 years

AP, CP and combined AP/CP · ACGME · applications via ERAS / NRMP

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University of Chicago Pathology Residency

University of Chicago Pritzker School of MedicineChicago, Illinois3–4 years

AP, CP and combined AP/CP · ACGME · applications via ERAS / NRMP

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UW Laboratory Medicine and Pathology Residency

University of Washington School of MedicineSeattle, Washington3–4 years

AP, CP and combined AP/CP · ACGME · applications via ERAS / NRMP

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WashU Pathology Residency

Washington University School of Medicine in St. LouisSt. Louis, Missouri3–4 years

AP, CP and combined AP/CP · ACGME · applications via ERAS / NRMP

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Columbia Pathology Residency

Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsNew York, New York3–4 years

AP, CP and combined AP/CP · ACGME · applications via ERAS / NRMP

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Duke Pathology Residency

Duke University School of MedicineDurham, North Carolina3–4 years

AP, CP and combined AP/CP · ACGME · applications via ERAS / NRMP

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UCLA Pathology Residency

David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLALos Angeles, California3–4 years

AP, CP and combined AP/CP · ACGME · applications via ERAS / NRMP

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UT Southwestern Pathology Residency

UT Southwestern Medical CenterDallas, Texas3–4 years

AP, CP and combined AP/CP · ACGME · applications via ERAS / NRMP

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Johns Hopkins Pathology Residency

Johns Hopkins University School of MedicineBaltimore, Maryland3–4 years

AP, CP and combined · ACGME · applications via ERAS / NRMP

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Mass General Brigham Pathology Residency

Massachusetts General Hospital and Brigham and Women's Hospital, Harvard Medical SchoolBoston, Massachusetts3–4 years

AP, CP and combined · ACGME · applications via ERAS

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Stanford Pathology Residency

Stanford University School of MedicineStanford, California3 years AP; 4 years AP/CP and AP/NP

AP-only, CP-only, AP/CP, AP/NP · ACGME · applications via ERAS / NRMP

Verified 2 Aug 2026 · GPP Regulatory Desk

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Mayo Clinic AP/CP Residency — Minnesota

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and ScienceRochester, Minnesota4 years

AP/CP, AP/NP, physician-scientist · ACGME · applications via ERAS / NRMP

Verified 2 Aug 2026 · GPP Regulatory Desk

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Mayo Clinic AP/CP Residency — Florida

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and ScienceJacksonville, Florida4 years

Combined AP/CP · ACGME · applications via Mayo graduate medical education application

Verified 2 Aug 2026 · GPP Regulatory Desk

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Official sources

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ECFMG Certification Pathways	ecfmg.org ↗
ECFMG ERAS application process	ecfmg.org ↗
ERAS participating pathology programmes	systems.aamc.org ↗
NRMP — residency applicants	nrmp.org ↗

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At a glance

Model	Residency
Application	ERAS / NRMP Match
Duration	3 years AP or CP; 4 years combined AP/CP
IMG access	Programme dependent
Authority	State medical boards; ABPath certification
Language	English
Visa	J-1 or H-1B, programme dependent

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