Programs Offered
The
Department of Pathology offers a training program in anatomic and
clinical pathology. Anatomic Pathology includes training in autopsy
and surgical pathology, forensics, neuropathology, immunopathology,
cytology, and electron microscopy. Clinical pathology includes training
in hematology, coagulation, cytogenetics and molecular genetics, transfusion
medicine, diagnostic immunology, flow cytometry, clinical chemistry,
toxicology, and microbiology. Molecular pathology topics are integrated
into all rotations. Initial rotations emphasize technical skills,
methodology, basic disease mechanisms, and relationships to clinical
problems, and later rotations emphasize development of consultative
and management skills. All house staff actively participates in teaching
medical students, pharmacy students, and other junior house staff.
Research is an important part of our program and all residents can
apply for research funds. Preceptors from among the faculty are available
to assist with project selection and completion.
Types and Numbers of Appointments
Ten pathology resident positions are available. The residency program
consists of a core of 18 months of anatomic pathology and 18 months
of clinical pathology broken into variable interspersed blocks. An
additional 12 months of elective time is taken, primarily in the 4th
year.
One Surgical Pathology Fellowship is also offered.
