PTH - 791 Pathology

This course is aimed at students who are considering post-graduate training in Pathology, and students who desire to enhance and complement their knowledge of general pathology. The student experiences what training in pathology is all about, and realize that there are many aspects in this intriguing field. The student has hands-on experience in the techniques of grossing specimens in surgical pathology, molecular diagnostic techniques, image analyses and clinical laboratory procedures. The student is encouraged to get involved in the performance of autopsies, including weekends, if so desired. On the last day of the course, the students prepare a 20-minute presentation to the department on a topic mutually agreed upon with the course director. The students have intimate contact with the residents and attending staff. Their activities will be supervised by the course director on a regular basis. Elective Retake Counts for Credit: Yes. Pass/No Pass Grading Allowed: Yes. Credit(s): 4