2W: Pathology as a Career

School of Medicine

Physician practice in the field of pathology takes place within a diverse range of sub-disciplines under the general divisions of Anatomic Pathology (AP) and Clinical Pathology/Laboratory Medicine (CP). The goal of this elective is to offer an introductory experience whereby students can participate in and observe the daily activities of multiple practice settings in both AP and CP. Opportunities exist for exposure in the areas of surgical pathology, cytopathology, autopsy pathology, hematopathology, molecular diagnostics, transfusion medicine, clinical microbiology, and clinical chemistry, among others. Attendance at intradepartmental educational conferences and relevant multidisciplinary clinical conferences will be strongly encouraged. At the completion of the rotation students will have a working understanding of the general role the pathologist plays within the greater context of patient care and will have gained insight toward consideration of pathology as a potential career choice.