Leidos Computational Pathology Fellowship Flyer
Overview
The Leidos Computational Pathology Fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh is a newly established, one-year training program designed to develop the next generation of leaders in digital and computational pathology. Sponsored by Leidos, this fellowship offers comprehensive training at the intersection of artificial intelligence (AI), pathology informatics, and image analytics, within one of the largest and most digitally advanced pathology departments in the country.
Fellows will work alongside faculty at the Computational Pathology and Artificial Intelligence Center of Excellence (CPACE), the Digital Pathology Research Center (DPRC), and the CAP-accredited Pathology Image Analysis Laboratory, gaining hands-on experience in developing, validating, and deploying AI models and digital tools in real-world clinical and research environments.
- Full-time, one-year fellowship with openings beginning July 2025 through July 2029
- Sponsored by Leidos, a global leader in science and technology solutions
- Structured training in:
- Artificial intelligence and machine learning
- Digital pathology systems and workflow integration
- Clinical informatics and data architecture
- Intellectual property, data sharing, and industry collaborations
- Mentored research opportunities across translational and clinical applications
- Direct exposure to operational workflows in AI-assisted diagnostics
- Participation in educational initiatives and academic presentations
- Access to high-performance computing infrastructure and large clinical datasets
As a leading academic institution, the University of Pittsburgh offers a uniquely rich environment for training in computational pathology:
- Home to one of the largest and most digitally advanced pathology departments in the U.S.
- Robust infrastructure for digital pathology, AI development, and clinical informatics
- Extensive access to digitized slides, multi-modal datasets, and real-world clinical data
- Faculty mentorship from nationally and internationally recognized leaders in the field
- Deep integration with innovation ecosystems across academia, healthcare, and industry
- Collaborative culture fostering research, education, and translational impact
Submit the CAP fellowship application form, CV, USMLE scores, medical school transcript, three letters of recommendation (including one from your current program director), letter of intent, and personal statement.
Application Form: https://path.upmc.edu/forms/fellowship/app-form.cfm
Dr. Ibrahim Abukhiran
Program Director
Abukhirani@upmc.edu
Donna DeMarco
Program Coordinator
Demarcodl@upmc.edu