The pathology department offers house officer training for a combined anatomic (AP) and clinical pathology (CP) program leading to completion of the certification requirements of the American Board of Pathology.

The 4-year program includes a series of core rotations in forensic pathology, clinical chemistry, surgical pathology, the blood bank, dermatopathology, cytopathology, clinical microbiology, hematopathology, neuropathology and renal pathology. Short rotations in cytogenetics and HLA/Molecular Pathology, as well as 4 months of elective rotations, are also included in the program.

In addition, training is available in comparative and experimental pathology, which may lead to the MS or PhD degree, and there are postdoctoral programs in atherosclerosis research and clinical chemistry. House officers participate in the teaching of medical students, graduate students and students in the medical technology program.

There are a total of 20 pathology house staff positions, 4 in each year. Fellowships in forensic pathology, surgical pathology, dermatopathology, hematopathology, and cytopathology are also available.

Program Goals

The program is aimed at educating the resident in both anatomic and clinical pathology, achieving entry-level competence in any setting: academic, community hospital or private industry. Residents may conduct or participate in research at any point during the residency as time and opportunity permit. Upon completion of the program, the resident will qualify to complete the certification requirements of the American Board of Pathology.

Learn how to apply to the Pathology Residency Program.