Overview
During this post-residency ACGME-accredited fellowship program, the fellow will gain advanced experience in diagnosis, teaching, and research in clinical cytopathology. Diagnostic material consists of a wide variety of gynecologic and nongynecologic specimens. Performance of superficial fine needle aspirations and on-site assessment of superficial and image guided deep aspirates provides the trainee with extensive expertise in this popular technique. Fellows are given increasing responsibility in cytopathology sign out as they acquire experience. Goals of the program include preparation for the American Board of Pathology Added Qualification in Cytopathology exam, and an academic career, although fellows will find themselves superbly trained for a community practice in Cytopathology.
Yener S. Erozan Cytopathology Fellowship
The Yener S. Erozan Fellowship is sponsored in honor of our mentor, colleague, and friend, Dr. Yener S. Erozan. Read more about Dr. Erozan and the fellowship.
Applying
To apply, please download our application form and submit it by email.
Send the application (via email) to:
Shirley A. Long
600 N. Wolfe Street, PATH 406
Baltimore, MD 21287-6940
Phone: 410-955-1180
Fax: 410-614-9556
Email: [email protected]
Current Fellows
Read about our 2025-2026 fellows.
Sandra Sanchez, M.D.
Sandra Sanchez got her M.D. at the University of Arizona College of Medicine - Tucson. She completed Anatomic pathology residency and cytopathology fellowship at John's Hopkins University. She is now finishing her training with a year of breast pathology fellowship, and currently looking for her first attending job! On a personal note, she loves to bake, cook and spend time with her family.
Amer Swid, M.D.
Amer Swid, who was born in Syria and raised in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, where he also earned his medical degree. After graduation, he completed nearly three years of translational and experimental research at UCLA , California, working closely with the pathology department on cardiovascular studies. This early exposure sparked his interest in pathology. He went on to complete his residency in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology at Geisinger Medical Center, where he became deeply involved in cytopathology research with Dr. Sara Monaco and Dr. Renee Frank. During residency, he was lucky to co-author multiple publications in cytopathology, further deepening his interest in the field. Amer enjoys the rare balance cytopathology offers , microscopic precision, real patient interaction, and the occasional moment to say, “Hey, I think this is a pseudo inclusion". His primary interests lie in head and neck cytopathology, with a strong desire to integrate patient-facing procedures like FNA with impactful research.
Outside of work, he enjoys spending time with his family, trying new food places with his wife, playing soccer, exploring video games, and traveling, Barcelona and Japan are his favorites. He speaks Arabic and English, understands French, and is a proud father.
Fun fact: Amer still recovering from the time his wife gifted him a skydiving jump—despite his fear of heights. (He jumped. Barely.)