Pathology and Anatomical Sciences

The Department of Pathology and Anatomical Sciences is responsible for introducing the student to the structural and functional alterations in disease and the mechanisms whereby such alterations are produced. The subject represents both and an applied science that touches almost every other area of medical knowledge and hospital practice.

The dual aspect of pathology is emphasized in the teaching program. Initially, the fundamental principles of disease, such as inflammation and repair, metabolic and hemodynamic disturbances, and neoplasia are presented parallel to actual base studies based on current autopsies and surgical material. From the beginning, an attempt is made to correlate basic principles, morbid anatomy, and clinical syndromes. Later in the course, specific diseases are studied in detail. The characteristic changes produced by disease, in particular organ systems and their relationship to clinical manifestations, are explored.

Laboratory work involves the study of gross and microscopic specimens and may be supplemented by student attendance at autopsies, as well as by student participation in informal seminars.

The department is also involved in the organization and teaching of several subjects in collaboration with other departments which present to the student an integrated view of normal and abnormal function of selected organ systems.

The department offers a program leading to the PhD in experimental pathology which may be adapted to the needs of students who wish to obtain a combined MD-PhD as preparation for a career in academic medicine. Such programs are planned on an individual basis.

Members of the staff are engaged in research in immunochemistry, immunopathology, renal pathophysiology, experimental renal disease, experimental endocrinology and hypertension, genitourinary pathology, muscle pathology, perinatal and adult neuropathology, reticuloendothelial function, biology and neoplasms.

Questions? ubpathad@buffalo.edu

Course Descriptions

  • PAS 500 Gross Human Anatomy, 6 credits
    3/10/20
    This course is designed to examine the nature and organization of the major, grossly visible structural components of the dissected human body.
  • PAS 800 Senior Teaching in the Anatomical Sciences, 4 credits
    1/24/24
    This course is designed to give seniors an opportunity to assist in the teaching of Gross Anatomy, Histology or Neuroscience. It will provide an excellent opportunity to understand and teach the basic science concepts on which much of clinical medicine depends.
  • PAS 801 Advanced Clinical Musculoskeletal Anatomy, 4 credits
    2/14/22
    This course is designed for the student with an interest in completing a comprehensive anatomical dissection of the musculoskeletal system.
  • PAS 805 Advanced Human Dissection, 4 credits
    2/8/24
    This course will enable students, according to their particular needs, to perform a dissection of one particular region to a complete dissection of the human body, using either standard or special techniques of dissection and preparation.
  • PAS 820-G Hospital Pathology, 4 credits
    2/14/22
    This rotation provides students with a four-week elective period in hospital pathology, specifically autopsy and surgical pathology, as they relate to patient care.
  • PAS 820-R Hospital Pathology, 4 credits
    12/27/23
    This rotation allows the medical student to be exposed to oncologic pathology in the anatomic pathology section of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center.
  • PAS 890 Course At Other University, 4 credits
    2/14/22
    By arrangement with other university and department chairman.
  • PAS 950 Research in Pathology, 4 credits
    2/14/22
    The goals of this course are to provide students with insight into research and practical experience in a small project.