Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Advanced Clinical Rotation (ACR)

4 units

The purpose of the Anatomic Pathology and Laboratory Medicine Advanced Clinical Rotation involves the development of expertise related to diagnostic pathology and laboratory testing in a well-supervised teaching environment. ACR students are under the supervision of anatomic pathology and laboratory medicine residents, fellows and attending pathologists. ACR students have the same daily schedules as first year anatomic pathology/clinical pathology residents. They are assigned the primary workup of patient specimens or patients on each sign-out day. An approach to the specimen or patient and required follow up or ancillarytesting is planned in consultation with the resident, fellow or attending physician. The trainees assume the primary responsibility for generating any required reports and communication with other healthcare providers. As for most entering residents, there is no formal after-hours call schedule. Students attend the same conferences as the house staff.