PATH 597 Anatomic Pathology Practicum II

Clinical rotations encompassing surgical and autopsy pathology, including forensics and pediatrics. Clinical sites include academic pathology departments, private labs, community hospitals, and medical examiner facilities. This structured set of assigned clinical rotations ensures that students gain comprehensive exposure and practical skills across diverse pathology subspecialties, preparing them for careers in academic, clinical, or private pathology practice.

Credits

9

Prerequisite

PATH 596 Anatomic Pathology Practicum I

Offered

Summer

Outcomes

1. 1) Ability to correlate pathologic findings with clinical histories to formulate differential diagnoses and apply the appropriate dissection and description techniques to surgical specimens, providing critical information for final diagnosis, prognosis, and staging.
2. 2) Development of critical thinking and self-reflection skills based on feedback from preceptors and faculty to continuously improve technical, analytical, and communication skills.
3. 3) Develop ability to conduct comprehensive autopsy examinations to determine cause and manner of death under the guidance of a forensic pathologist.
4. 4) Prepare a detailed autopsy report including external examinations and gross descriptions of normal, pathologic, and forensic findings for final diagnosis by the forensic pathologist.