John H. Eckfeldt, M.D., Ph.D, DABCC, Director
Michael Tsai, Ph.D., Co-Director

Please send letters of interest to Dr. Eckfeldt at:

University of Minnesota, Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology
MMC 609
420 Delaware St SE
Minneapolis, Minnesota 55455
612-626-3176 (p)
612-626-2696 (f)
eckfe001@umn.edu

University of Minnesota

Anthony Killeen, M.D., Ph.D.

Novel methods of in vitro diagnosis, molecular diagnostics, molecular pathology, quality management of clinical laboratories.

Michael Steffes, M.D.

Diabetes, kidney disease

Michael Tsai, Ph.D., Co-Director

Cardiovascular genetics, homocysteine

Nicole Zantek, M.D., Ph.D.

Hemostasis testing, transfusion medicine and blood utilization

VA Medical Center

Jasbir Singh, Ph.D., DABCC

Clinical and forensic toxicology

Hennepin County Medical Center

Fred Apple, Ph.D., DABCC

Biomarkers of cardiovascular disease, diagnostics and outcomes in acute coronary syndrome and heart failure, forensic toxicology, pharmacogenomics

Glen Hansen, Ph.D.

Molecular genetics, automated systems

Level(s) of training:
Number of position available per year:
Duration of program:
Approximate annual salary or stipend:
Source of funding:
Current number of trainees:
Number of past graduates (over last 10 years):

Postdoctoral
1
2 years for PhD’s; 1 or 2 years for MD’s depending on prior training
NIH postdoctoral scale
Institutional and external research grants and contracts
1 (starting July 1, 2011)
7 

Prerequisites:

PhD or MD

Procedures:

Contact the program director, submit letter of interest and curriculum vitae, prior to submission of three letters of reference. Interview required.

Deadline:

No specific deadline; positions generally begin July 1 or January 1.

Program Description:

The training program at the University of Minnesota and affiliated hospitals places a strong emphasis on the fundamentals of laboratory medicine and clinical interactions. Training involves the areas of clinical service, management, information services, teaching and research. Emphasis is placed on combining the consultative aspects of clinical chemistry and toxicology with applied and basic research experience. The program is organized to allow educational experiences in three laboratories—the University of Minnesota Hospital, the Minneapolis VA Medical Center, and Hennepin County Medical Center—that participate in a combined laboratory medicine and pathology residency training program. The training will prepare the candidate for a career in hospital, academic laboratory medicine, or industry. The integrated research experience will be arranged in the laboratories of the participating faculty.