Cardiovascular and Thoracic Pathology Fellowship

Fellowship Director: Navneet Narula, MD

The Cardiovascular and Thoracic Pathology Fellowship at UTHealth Houston, led by Dr. Navneet Narula, MD, is a one-year program that provides comprehensive training in both cardiovascular and thoracic pathology. Fellows are exposed to a diverse range of cases, including neoplastic and non-neoplastic pathology, along with heart and lung transplants, and have opportunities for interaction at the Harris County Institute of Forensic Sciences (external link).

Training Overview:

• Fellows will prepare and sign out thoracic and cardiovascular cases daily with faculty supervision.
• Oversee the grossing of heart and lung explants, as well as lung resections for cancer.
• Participate in the autopsy service and serve as clinical instructors for residents on the autopsy rotation.
• Engage in research projects throughout the fellowship.
• Take on progressively more responsibility with the goal of reaching independent sign-out under attending oversight by the end of training.

Additional Faculty:

• Dr. Max Buja, MD (Emeritus)
• Dr. Hidehiro Takei, MD
• Dr. Bihong Zhao, MD, PhD

Apply:

• Now accepting applications for 2027-28 and 2028-29 academic years.
• Applicants must be board certified or board-eligible in either Anatomic and Clinical Pathology or Anatomic Pathology and eligible to obtain a Texas Medical License (external link).
• Interested candidates may apply here. (external link)
• For additional information contact fellowship coordinator, Ms. Debbie Pena