The student will be exposed to anatomic pathology, which can include surgical pathology, autopsy pathology/medical examiner, hematopathology, cytology, and dermatopathology. The student should gain a general understanding of the process involved in arriving at pathologic diagnoses as well as how the general pathology laboratory functions. The student will have opportunities for one-on-one interaction with the pathology staff. The staff is board certified in anatomic and clinical pathology with certification in numerous sub-specialties. The course is flexible and can often be tailored to meet the specific needs or interests of the student.

The student will be exposed to anatomic pathology, which can include surgical pathology, autopsy pathology/medical examiner, hematopathology, cytology, and dermatopathology. The student should gain a general understanding of the process involved in arriving at pathologic diagnoses as well as how the general pathology laboratory functions. The student will have opportunities for one-on-one interaction with the pathology staff. The staff is board certified in anatomic and clinical pathology with certification in numerous sub-specialities. The course is flexible and can often be tailored to meet the specific needs or interests of the student.

The student will complete an intensive study of Pathology at another hospital or practice. This course must be approved through the VSAS application service or office of the M3/M4 Director.