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Introduction
The Department of Pathology, Shaukat Khanum Memorial Cancer Hospital & Research Centre
(SKMCH&RC) is pleased to invite applications for one year advanced fellowship position
in hematology starting July 01, 2008. SKMCH & RC is a comprehensive and modern cancer
care facility fully equipped and staffed to diagnose and manage all types of cancer.
The hospital has a team of UK- and US-trained pathologists who provide state- of- the- art
diagnostic facilities to its cancer patients. The hematology section is divided into wet
hematology dealing with CBC's and peripheral smears, bone marrow section, analytic
flowcytometry, coagulation and transfusion medicine. These areas are equipped with
state-of-the-art equipment and staffed by quality conscious technologists and
supervisors. The department participates in College of American Pathology (CAP)
proficiency testing.
A variety of malignant and non malignant hematological cases are seen on daily basis.
An average of 2300 bone marrow trephine biopsies, 700 flowcytometric analyses, 150000
CBCs, over 2000 apheresis procedures and about 5000 coagulation profiles are evaluated
annually. These cases do not only come from the in-house physician referral services,
but are also greatly contributed by outside referrals through our nationwide collection
centers.
The fellow is expected to participate in routine sign-outs which will give them exposure
to a vide variety of hematological disorders. Special emphasis will be given to areas where
majority of trainees do not get formal training. These areas include flowcytometry, molecular
hematology, immunohistochemistry and aphaeresis procedures. The fellows will be given exposure
to stem cell transplantation. The department of pathology places emphasis on intradepartmental
and interdepartmental consultation skills development. Fellows are required to conduct lymphoma
and leukemia conferences in multidisciplinary settings. Participation in research activities is
encouraged
Enrollment Requirement
We offer :
- Competitive salary, professional growth, continuous education and excellent work environment
- Free medical cover for: employees, their spouses and children up to 18 years of age
- ISO certified environment.
Note: We regret only short listed candidates will be notified.
Please send your resume along with one passport size photograph and relevant documents by June 08, 2008 to: HR
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