Overview
The Johns Hopkins Division of Hematopathology fellowship began in 1993 and became an ACGME certified fellowship in 1997. Its service load includes nearly 17,000 flow cytometry exams, 3,000 bone marrow and tissue exams, and approximately 1,000 consultations per year.
Our Hematopathology Fellowship is a one-year ACGME-accredited fellowship that emphasizes diagnostic aspects of hematopathology. We accept two fellows per academic year. Candidates must be Board eligible or certified in anatomic and/or clinical pathology. Fellows are trained in morphologic examination of blood, bone marrow, and lymph nodes, and particular emphasis is given to use of ancillary techniques.
The fellows have direct responsibility for flow cytometry and immunocytochemistry, and they gain experience in cytogenetics and molecular pathology. In addition, the program includes exposure to coagulation and other aspects of laboratory hematology.
Our fellows interact directly with the clinical staff in both adult and pediatric hematology and oncology and with physicians outside the Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions who submit material for consultation. There is significant flexibility for tailoring the fellowship to individual interests. Participation in research is encouraged and the potential exists for pursuing research in greater depth by extending the fellowship beyond a single year for candidates with independent funding.
Applying
The Johns Hopkins Hematopathology Fellowship Program participates in the NRMP Hematopathology Match. Candidates must be Board eligible or be certified within one year of completion of training in anatomic and/or clinical pathology. We will begin reviewing applications for the 2028 - 2029 academic year around November 6, 2026. To be considered for interviews beginning in January 2027, all application materials should be received by Friday, December 18, 2026.
To apply, please download our application form and submit it by email to the program director at [email protected]. Completed applications must include:
- A fully completed application form
- Curriculum vitae (CV)
- Personal statement of interest
- Four (4) letters of recommendation - Letters are preferably sent directly by the recommender or their designated coordinator
International medical graduates must also submit a copy of their valid Educational Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG) certificate, a statement of visa status, and be eligible for a J-1 visa, if necessary.
*This information is current as of May 28, 2025 and is subject to change.
Send the application (via email) to:
Alisha D. Ware, M.D., Program Director
The Johns Hopkins Hospital
Department of Pathology, Weinberg 2321
401 N. Broadway
Baltimore, Maryland 21231
Email: [email protected]
Phone: 443-287-7934, Fax: 410-502-1493
Please cc your applications to:
Melody Rorabeck, MHA, MLS(ASCP)CM, Program Coordinator
Email: [email protected]
Fellowship Faculty
- Program Director - Alisha Ware, M.D.
- Associate Program Director - Ivo Francischetti, M.D., Ph.D.
Curriculum
Clinical Service Rotations
Our core clinical rotations include:
- Diagnostic Hematopathology (7 months)
- Hematology and Coagulation (1 month)
- Molecular/Genetic Pathology (1 month)
- Cytogenetics (1 month)
- Laboratory Management (1 month)
- Diagnostic Lymph Node Pathology (1 month at the National Institutes of Health/National Cancer Institute in Bethesda, MD)
Educational Conferences
Our fellows prepare for and present at weekly multidisciplinary conferences including Lymphoma/Myeloma, Pediatric Oncology, and Leukemia/Myelodysplastic Syndrome Conferences. In addition, fellows present at the Division’s monthly Journal Club and participate in education conferences for the Hopkins Pathology residents.
Well-Being And Benefits
Annual Salary and Benefits
Salary is set by the Graduate Medical Office and will be commensurate with the level of postgraduate training.
Professional Development Allowance
Each fellow will receive up to $1,000 for the support of educational materials and activities, including books, professional memberships, and conference-related expenses. Use of educational funds is subject to approval by the Program Director.
Access to Resources
Fellows have access to study resources, including the ASCP-Rise Question Bank, WHO Blue Books Online, and textbooks. Additional medical educational resources are available through the Welch Library. Fellows may also educational materials using their discretionary funds.
Meet Our Current Fellows
Amy Salas, DO
Amy Salas grew up in the suburbs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. She earned her Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine before completing her AP/CP residency at SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, NY. She is interested in pursuing a career in either private practice or a community-based hospital setting, though she remains open to an academic career. Her interests include general surgical pathology and hematopathology, with a particular preference—and true love—for hematopathology because of its integration of flow cytometry, molecular diagnostics, cytogenetics, and morphology, as well as its close collaboration with clinical hematology/oncology teams. She is excited to learn from the expansive and continuously growing flow cytometry laboratory at Johns Hopkins Hospital and to have the opportunity to visit the NIH and work with Dr. Jaffe. Living in the Baltimore area has also been especially enjoyable, as it reminds her of her hometown near Philadelphia, but on a slightly smaller scale.
Vorapat (Pat) Vorapanya, MD, MPH
Vorapat (Pat) Vorapanya is originally from Bangkok, Thailand, where she earned her medical degree from Siriraj Hospital, Mahidol University. She recently completed her AP/CP residency training at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Having previously enjoyed city life, she is excited to call Baltimore home and looks forward to exploring its museums, parks, vibrant food scene, and the National Aquarium.
When it comes to hematopathology, her favorite blood cell is the macrophage (histiocyte). After completing her hematopathology fellowship, she will pursue a Molecular Genetic Pathology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic. She is then looking forward to beginning an academic career where she can integrate her interests in hematopathology, molecular pathology, and global pathology through clinical practice, teaching, and collaborative research to advance diagnostic pathology and improve global health. She is also more than happy to (almost) complete her more than decade-long journey of medical training!
During her free time, she enjoys reading novels, watching live sports, cooking, and traveling the world.
Alumni
| Graduation Year | Name | Current Position |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Samuel M. Law, MD | Associate Professor, University of Washington, WA |
| 2026 | Esra Gultekin Elbir, MD | Clinical Associate, Sibley Memorial Hospital, Washington D.C. |
| 2025 | Leonard Yenwongfai, MD | Molecular Genetic Pathology Fellow, Stanford Healthcare |
| 2025 | Tanvi Verma, MD | Hematopathologist, University of Washington |
| 2024 | Soha Ramadan, MD | Pathologist, Endeavor Health Evanston Hospital, Evanston, IL |
| 2024 | Kevin Toomer, MD, PhD | TBD |
| 2023 | Hanadi El Achi, MD | Assistant Professor, University of Texas McGovern School of Medicine, Houston, TX |
| 2023 | David Peske, MD, PhD | Assistant Professor of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD |
| 2022 | Nada Al Qaysi, MD | Pathologist, UC Davis Medical Center, Sacramento, CA |
| 2022 | Ankit Rajgariah, MD | Pathologist, Sinai Hospital of Baltimore, MD |
| 2021 | Kavita Umrau, MD | Assistant Professor of Clinical Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Indiana University, School of Medicine, Indianapolis, IN |
| 2021 | Nicholas Rogers, MD | Pathologist, Veterans Association Medical Center, San Diego, CA (University of California, San Diego) |
| 2020 | Karin P. Miller, MD | Pathologist, Quest Diagnostics, San Juan Capistrano, CA |
| 2020 | Rajeswari Jayakumar, MD | Director of Flow Cytometry and Assistant Professor of Pathology, Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA |
| 2019 | Julie Y. Li, MD, PhD | Pathologist, Moffitt Cancer Center, Tampa, FL |
| 2019 | Alisha Ware, MD | Assistant Professor of Pathology, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD |
| 2018 | Austin McCuiston, MD | Pathologist, Murray-Calloway County Hospital, Murray, KY |
| 2018 | Jennifer Bynum, MD | Pathologist, Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, PC, Atlanta, Georgia |
| 2017 | Linda Okonkwo, MD, MBA | Pathologist, Janssen Research & Development, Lower Gwynedd Township, PA |
| 2017 | Daniel Gehlbach, DO, MS | Pathologist, Methodist Dallas Medical Center, Dallas, TX |
| 2016 | Nathan Cuka, MD | Pathologist, Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC |
| 2016 | Genevieve Crane, MD, PhD | Medical Director; Associate Professor, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH; Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine |
| 2015 | Madhurima Koka, MD, PhD | Associate Professor, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD |
| 2015 | Adam Hoffhines, MD, PhD | Pathologist, Pathology Laboratory Associates, Tulsa, OK |
| 2014 | Chad McCall, MD, PhD | Adjunct Assistant Professor, Duke University School of Medicine, Durham, NC |
| 2014 | Rena Xian, MD, MS | Associate Professor of Pathology, Director of Division of Molecular Pathology, Director of Molecular Diagnostics Lab, The Johns Hopkins Hospital, Baltimore, MD |
| 2013 | Glenda Melgar (Robles), MD | Pathologist, Kaiser Permanente, Denver, CO |
| 2013 | Doha Itani, MD | Associate Professor of Pathology, Division Head of Molecular Diagnostics and Cytogenetics, Dalhousie University, Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada |
| 2013 | Gang Zheng, MD, PhD | Professor of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology; Consultant for Division of Laboratory Genetics and Genomics, Mayo Clinic, Rochester, MN |
| 2012 | Rui Zheng, MD | Director of Hematopathology, Labcorp, RTP |
| 2012 | Joseph Aoki, MD | Pathologist, Clinical Labs of Hawaii, Aiea Heights, HI |
| 2011 | John Schmieg, MD, PhD | Pathologist, The Joint Pathology Center, Silver Spring, MD |
| 2011 | Andrea Subhawong, MD | Pathologist, Baptist Health, South Miami, FL |
| 2010 | Amy Duffield, MD, PhD | Director of Hematopathology, Professor of Pathology, Molecular, and Cell-Based Medicine, Icahn School of Medicine, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY |
| 2010 | Shiyama Mudali, MD | Pathologist, Good Samaritan Hospital, Cincinnati, OH |
| 2009 | Alexandra Hristov, MD | Professor of Dermatopathology, Department of Pathology and Clinical Laboratories, University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI |
| 2009 | Zarir Karanjawala, MD, PhD | Health Sciences Clinical Associate Professor, UC Davis Health, Sacramento, CA |
| 2008 | Jeffrey Schowinsky, MD | Medical Director, Flow Cytometry Laboratory; Co-Director, Surgical Pathology, University of Colorado Hospital, Aurora, CO |
| 2008 | Kathleen Burns, MD, PhD | Professor of Pathology, Dana-Faber Cancer Institute, Harvard Division of Medical Sciences, Boston, MA |
| 2007 | Matthew F. Georgy, MD | Pathologist, Wellspan York Hospital, York, PA |
| 2007 | Eric Jason Burks, MD | Associate Professor of Pathology, Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston University, Boston, MA |
| 2006 | Anita Godra, MD | Pathologist, Michael Garron Hospital, Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| 2006 | Nichon Grupka, MD | Pathologist, Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center, Winston-Salem, NC |
| 2005 | Sharon Swierczynski, MD, PhD | Pathologist, Ephrata Community Hospital, Ephrata, PA |
| 2005 | Claudio Mosse, MD, PhD | Professor of Pathology, Microbiology and Immunology; Director of Hematopathology Division, Vanderbilt University Medical Center, Nashville, TN |
| 2004 | Mohammad Ansari-Lari, MD, PhD | Chief Pathologist; Medical Director of Hematopathology and Coagulation, Memorial Regional Hospital; Memorial Healthcare System, Hollywood, FL |
| 2004 | Hassan Nayer, MD | Pathologist, Inova Health System, Fairfax County, VA |
| 2003 | Jeffrey L. Seibel, MD | Chief of Pathology, Director of Hematology Laboratory, St. Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, MD |
| 2003 | Robert William Allan, MD | Clinical Professor of Pathology; Chief of the Pathology Service, University of Florida, College of Medicine, Gainesville, FL; Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, Gainesville, FL |
| 2002 | Milena Vuica-Ross, MD | Pathologist, Baylor University Medical Center, Dallas, TX |
| 2002 | Magdalena Czader, MD, PhD | Director of Hematology, Division Chief, Virgil Moon Professor of Pathology & Laboratory Medicine, Indiana University, Indianapolis, IN |
| 2001 | Stephanie Schreiner, MD | Pathologist, Poughkeepsie, New York |
| 2000 | Shiyong Li, MD, PhD | Professor, Director of Flow Cytometry Laboratory, Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA |
| 1999 | Edward Weir, MD | Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic Medicine, The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, TX |
| 1998 | Mark Silberman, MD | Assistant Professor, Department of Diagnostic Medicine, The University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School, Austin, TX |
| 1997 | Celeste Riley, MD | Staff Pathologist, HCA Healthcare, Herndon, VA & Dulles, VA |
| 1996 | Joe DiGiuseppe, MD | Director of Hematopathy, Hartford Hospital, Hartford, CT |
| 1994 | Darryl Carter, MD | Co-founder and Vice President of Research of Nora Therapeutics, Inc., UM Ventures, University of Maryland, Baltimore, MD |