PATH 9410 Anatomic Pathology

Credits:

2.00

Directors:
S. Sharghi
Grading:
Pass/Fail
Prerequisites:
Prior approval required
Offered:
All weeks
Description:

This elective will expose students to a variety of experiences in anatomic and clinical pathology. With respect to anatomic pathology, students will become familiar with gross examination of surgical specimens, histology, exfoliative and fine needle aspiration cytology, HPV molecular testing, light microscopy, as well as immunohistochemistry. They will also rotate through the clinical laboratory spending time in chemistry, hematology/ hematopathology, coag, microbiology, and the blood bank. The student will have the opportunity for both observation and hands on learning. The student will give a journal club presentation to pathologists and lab staff and learning will be assessed through an end of rotation examination.