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.
Anatomic Pathology
Clinical Pathology
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Autopsy Pathology -
The first block is autopsy only and is focused on how to carry out and document autopsies on people of all ages. Subsequent rotations are combined with neuropathology. During the combined neuropathology/autopsy rotation you will participate in: neuropathology slide review/case sign-out, brain cutting, and frozen sections. Additionally, you may be paired with a first-year resident for teaching purposes.
Hours: 08:00 - 17:00
Call: Cover the autopsy services Saturday from 08:00 - 14:00. We attempt not to place residents on after-hours call while on autopsy.
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Block breakdown:
1 (core - autopsy only)
3 (combined with neuropathology
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Surgical Pathology -
The first surgical pathology rotation is a total of 2 block (8 weeks). The first 2 weeks are spent learning how to gross and the following 6 weeks are spent in the following three day cycle: grossing (day 1), large case slide preview/biopsies (day 2), and sign out/biopsies (day 3). Subsequent rotations follow the three day cycle. As a third year resident you will participate in a surgical pathology teaching rotation where you proctor and provide assistance to first and second year residents.
Hours: 07:00 - 17:00 (days 2 and 3), 07:00 - 18:30 (day 1)
Call: Not call eligible
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Block breakdown:
2 (bootcamp/core)
13 (2 core, 11
three-day cycle or teaching)
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Surgical Pathology (VA Medical Center OKC) -
Duties include: grossing biopsy specimens, grossing large specimens, and daily slide review with your attendings.
Call: Eligible
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Block breakdown:
4 blocks
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Cytopathology -
Learn to evaluate: fine needle aspirate specimens, urine specimens, and pap smears. Participate in fine needle aspirations and adequacies.
Hours: 08:00 - 17:00
Call: eligible
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Block breakdown:
3 blocks
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Forensic Pathology -
Off site at the Oklahoma City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. Learn the medico-legal aspects of death investigation and have the opportunity to go to court and scene investigations.
Hours: 08:00 - 17:00
Call: Eligible
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Block breakdown:
1 block
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Pediatric Pathology -
Slide review for a variety of pediatric biopsies and large cases. Learn to evaluate placental pathology.
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Block breakdown:
1 block
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Dermatopathology -
Off-site rotation at Regional Medical Laboratory (RML) in Tulsa, OK. Reviewing dermatopathology slides, including: consult cases, immunohistochemistry, biopsies, and small/large excisions. Hotel and travel expenses paid for by the department.
Hours: Hours: 08:00 - 17:00
Call: Not eligible
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Block breakdown:
1 block
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Hematopathology (OUHSC) -
Learn how to interpret: blood smears, bone marrow, and synovial fluid in conjunction with flow cytometry, immunohistochemistry, and FISH results. The senior level rotation is focused on understanding the molecular basis of hematopoietic disease and malignancy.
Hours: Hours: 08:00-17:00
Call: Eligible
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Block breakdown:
3 - (2 core, 1 advanced
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Blood Banking -
Primarily call-based. You are responsible for: managing transfusion reactions, requests for special blood products, managing platelet refractoriness, attending one-on-one didactics with your attending, and attending blood bank management meetings. Senior rotations provide the opportunity to spend time at the Oklahoma Blood Institute (OBI) to learn about: apheresis, identification of rare antibodies, and regional blood banking management.
Hours: Hours: 08:00 - 17:00
Call: Eligible
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Block Breakdown: 4 blocks
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Clinical Chemistry -
Learn the mechanics/limitations of laboratory testing and management, as well as management of send out testing.
Hours: Hours: 09:00 - 17:00
Call: Eligible
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Block Breakdown: 4 blocks
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Molecular -
Learn the mechanisms and goals of molecular testing. Spend time with technologists. Review results of testing in conjunction with patient medical history. Learn cytogenetics, including: FISH, next generation sequencing (NGS), and karyotyping.
Hours: Hours: 08:00 - 17:00
Call: Eligible
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Block Breakdown: 2 blocks
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| Microbiology -
Learning: bacteriology, virology, parasitology, and mycology. Understanding testing and antimicrobial susceptibility for all of these infectious diseases.
Hours: Hours: 08:00 - 17:00
Call: Eligible
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Block Breakdown: 3 Blocks
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Informatics -
Learn about medical systems and laboratory information systems.
Hours: Hours: 08:00 - 17:00
Call: Eligible
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Block Breakdown:
1 Block
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Integrated Clinical Pathology -
A rotation for residents in their final year. Learning laboratory management.
Hours: Hours: 08:00 - 17:00
Call: eligible
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Block Breakdown:
3 Blocks
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Hematopathology (Integris Baptist) -
Off-site at the Integris Baptist medical center in Oklahoma City. Experience private practice pathology and participate in bone marrow biopsies.
Hours: Hours: 08:00 - 17:00
Call: Not eligible
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Block Breakdown:
1 Block
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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.