Pathology Residency Program

The goal of the Pathology Residency Program is to provide training to individuals who, upon completion of the program, will be well-rounded knowledgeable physicians, competent diagnostic pathologists and effective clinical consultants.

This is accomplished byproviding both the experiences and environment where residents can develop the medical knowledge, communication skills, clinical skills, and professional attitudes to become physicians committed to lifelong learning, medical system integration, and excellence in pathology practice.

The program provides residents with ample opportunity to reach their potential and to select training which best fits their abilities and personal goals.

The program is structured in order to retain some flexibility in training. Accordingly, in addition to the traditional program of anatomic pathology and clinical pathology (four year program), the trainee may elect to concentrate in either anatomic or clinical pathology (three year programs).

Whether residents pursue an academic career or one in community practice. The program's goal is to equip residents to assess the medical literature, develop an understanding of research, keep abreast of new developments, and teach patholgy.

Since the field of pathology is extremely broad and complete mastery of the entire discipline is impossible, we do not attempt to teach residents the intimate details of each subspecialty in pathology. Instead, we teach a basic core of knowledge upon which they can build during their careers.

During residency, residents acquire a sound basic background in pathologic principles before continuing training in general pathology or concentrating in a specialized area.

Since learning in medicine must be life long, general principles are often emphasized over the acquisition of detailed factual knowledge. We stress the importance of independent study, so that residents can continue their education well beyond the period of residency training.

Although factual knowledge is important, we believe that problem solving and organizational skills are also essential for a practicing pathologist. The importance, therefore, of communication, compassion, reliability, initiative, industry, responsibility and the ability to work harmoniously with all levels of medical personnel is emphasized throughout the duration of training.