Hematopathology Fellowship Program
The program is designed to give a broad experience in diagnostic hematology and in laboratory hematology. The fellow in hematopathology will gain experience and expertise in the processing and interpretation of peripheral blood smears, bone marrow aspirates and biopsies, lymph nodes, and flow cytometry. Since hematopathology is primarily a subspecialty, based in the laboratory, exposure to a variety of modern diagnostic techniques and the operation of a laboratory is required. This includes familiarity with a full range of standard coagulation measures, immunopathology, hemoglobin analysis, protein electrophoresis and immunofixation, molecular biology, special histochemistry, cytogenetics, hematology instrumentation, quality control and laboratory management. Training in this program will encompass studies relevant to hematopathology with flow cytometry, and surface marker techniques. The fellow will be encouraged to develop research projects in one or more areas of interest to him/her.
Applicants should ideally have at least four years of training, including two years in anatomic pathology and two years in clinical pathology, within an ACGME-accredited pathology residency. Additionally, California law mandates that all graduates from U.S. and Canadian medical schools obtain a California medical license before beginning a fellowship at UC Davis.
Hematopathology Program Requirements (PDF link)
The UC Davis Health Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is currently accepting application for our 2027-2028 Hematopathology Fellowship position.
- Applicants interested should apply directly to the Hematopathology Fellowship Program.
- Candidates should email their application, which includes the standardized CAP fellowship application, curriculum vitae, personal statement, and three letters of reference, to Elham Vali Betts, M.D., the Fellowship Director, and Damaris Rodriguez, the Fellowship Coordinator (pathfellowships@health.ucdavis.edu).
The 2028-2029 Fellowship position will be offered though the NRMP (National Resident Matching Program) Match.
Application Information:
- Timeline for the Hematopathology Fellowship Match (July 2028 appointments):
- Fall 2026: Applicants are encouraged to submit applications before Nov. 15, 2026
- Jan. 2027: Interviews begin
- Feb. 3, 2027: Match opens for registration to programs and applicants
- Feb. 24, 2027: Ranking opens
- March 31, 2027: Quota change and withdrawal deadline
- April 14, 2027: Rank order list certification deadline
- April 28, 2027: Match day!
- July 1, 2028: Start of fellowship
- For additional information and FAQs, please visit the Hematopathology Fellowship Match webpage.
We encourage and welcome all qualified applications to the Hematopathology Fellowship Program.
Alumni Hematopathology Fellows
Class of 2026-2027
N/A
Class of 2025-2026
Hang M. Ha (Melissa), D.O.
Medical School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of California, Davis School of Medicine
Class of 2024-2025
Jasper Xi. Zheng, M.D.
Medical School: St. George University School of Medicine
Residency: University of California, Davis School of Medicine
Class of 2023-2024
Tahera Iqbal, D.O.
Medical School: Touro University College of Osteopathic Medicine
Residency: University of California, Davis School of Medicine
Class of 2022-2023
N/A
Class of 2021-2022
Aqiba Bokhari, M.B.B.S.
Medical School: Allama Iqbal Medical College
Residency: New Jersey Medical School
Class of 2020-2021
Patel Gopal, M.D., Ph.D.
Medical School: Saba University School of Medicine
Residency: The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center
Class of 2019-2020
Ananya Datta Mitra, M.B.B.S.
Medical School: Kolkata Medical College
Residency: University of California, Davis School of Medicine
Class of 2018-2019
Mohammed Osman, M.D.
Medical School: Ross University of Illinois at Springfield
Residency: University of Tennessee Graduate School of Medicine
Class of 2017-2018
Jianmin Xu, M.D.
Medical School: Southeast University Medical College
Residency: Baptist Health System
Class of 2016-2017
John P. Graff, D.O.
Medical School: Lincoln Memorial University - DCOM
Residency: University of California, Irvine
