The Johns Hopkins Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology offers summer fellowships in comparative pathology to veterinary students. This program provides experience in diagnostic pathology for a wide range of laboratory, domestic and exotic animal species, experimental pathology, and biomedical research. Summer fellows participate in laboratory animal pathology submissions, as well as cases from local zoo and aquarium collections, and local practitioners. They perform gross necropsies, trim tissues, and assess histopathology.Cases are signed out with faculty ACVP Diplomates. Fellows work closely with postdoctoral DVMs training in Veterinary Pathology and Laboratory Animal Medicine. Trainee necropsy rotation is two to three days per week, and they are not required to be on evening or weekend call. Summer fellows participate in research projects mentored by faculty pathologists or investigators.

The program starts May 18, 2026, and continues for a minimum of 8 weeks, up to a maximum of 10 weeks. Fellows join a community of veterinary students engaged in this and other summer training programs in the department. The programs include multiple organized professional development and training activities, so Fellows are encouraged to take vacation before or after the fellowship, however there will be flexibility in the start date for students whose academic year ends after May 18, 2026. This program provides a weekly stipend of approximately $566.

Qualification

Eligible candidates must have completed 2 years of the professional veterinary curriculum in an a AVMA Accredited College of Veterinary Medicine. All eligible students interested in pursuing research and veterinary anatomic pathology as a career are encouraged to apply.

Application

To apply for the program, please submit the following documents to dvmtraining@jhmi.edu

  1. a letter stating your background, interests and goals,
  2. a copy of your veterinary school transcript, with GPA and class rank (unofficial copy is acceptable),
  3. curriculum vitae
  4. two (2) letters of recommendation from faculty

Application deadline is Monday, February 9, 2026. Please contact Momina Malik, Academic Program Coordinator, Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology, Johns Hopkins University by e-mail to dvmtraining@jhmi.edu

For information on the Department of Molecular and Comparative Pathobiology and other training opportunities for veterinary students and veterinarians, please visit our website at https://mcp.bs.jhmi.edu/ .