Training Objectives

The major goals of our program are to provide flexible and comprehensive training for physicians planning careers in diagnostic pathology in an academic setting or in community hospital practice. In addition, the Department provides basic and clinical research opportunities for individuals who wish to combine clinical diagnostic training with current research technology in molecular biology and genetics. The program is structured in accordance with the guidelines of the ACGME and RRC pathology and provides comprehensive didactic, hands on experience designed to develop basic competencies, in all facets of anatomic and clinical pathology as well as research.  Comprehensive learning objectives, evaluation tools and outcome assessment are been derived in accordance with the ACGME outcome formatted residency program  (see http://www.acgme.org)