Neuropathology Visiting Scholars Program

The Neuropathology Division at UCSF School of Medicine is one of the largest in the country and welcomes observers at all levels of neuropathology expertise as long as we can establish realistic, reasonable and attainable goals for their visit. Our division follows the noble tradition of late Prof. Bernd W. Scheithauer in opening our doors to students at all levels who will be practicing neuropathology and passing on the knowledge they acquired to others around the world. The Neuropathology Observership Program was established to assist national and international students and medical graduates who wish to observe the neuropathology practice at UCSF. The program should acculturate students at all levels to UCSF pathology practices and help prepare them for further training. Terms typically last from one to three months, and the observer can rotate among several teaching faculty to create a lasting experience. This program is one of many individual global health initiatives at UCSF.

Neuropathology Observership Program is not organized for profit. Faculty members and staff volunteer their time and efforts. Actual costs (visa and administrative fees, immunizations, etc.) must be paid for by the observer. No salary or stipend can be provided for any observership. We cannot provide or issue a certificate and it is often not long enough to provide you with a letter of recommendation for residency or job applications, so please do not be offended if we cannot provide you with nothing but an attendance record and a remarkable memory of life in our division.