Resident training is composed of core training and advanced training. Core training is designed to provide each first year resident with an introduction to both anatomic and clinical pathology, particularly in preparation for handling resident call responsibilities. Residents must successfully complete core training before progressing to advanced training. Residents are not assigned call responsibilities until they have successfully completed the core curriculum.
Core Curriculum
Anatomic Pathology
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Autopsy Pathology
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2 blocks
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Surgical Pathology
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4 blocks
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| Cytopathology |
1 block |
Clinical Pathology
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Blood Banking
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2 blocks
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Hematology
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2 blocks
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Clinical Chemistry
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1 block
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| Molecular |
1 Block |
Advanced Curriculum
Anatomic Pathology
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Autopsy Pathology
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2 blocks
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Surgical Pathology
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11 blocks
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Dermatopathology
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1 block
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Cytopathology
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2 blocks
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Forensic Pathology
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1 block
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Pediatric Pathology
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1 block
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Clinical Pathology
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Blood Banking/HLA
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2 blocks
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Hematopathology/Flow Cytometry
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2 blocks
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Clinical Chemistry
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2 blocks
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Microbiology/Virology
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3 blocks
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Molecular
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1 block
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| Pathology Informatics |
1 block |
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Coagulation/Immunology
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1 block
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Integrated Clinical Pathology
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3 blocks
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The remaining six blocks are unassigned (elective months) and may be used for additional training in a required area, for training in a non-required area, or for a research experience. See a sample rotation block here.