PAT 45010 - Anatomic and Clinical Pathology

Cr Hrs: 3, 6
Session Length: 2 and 4 weeks

PD

This is a face to face clinical rotation receiving 3 or 6 credit hours. The student(s) will be involved with both the gross and microscopic aspects of surgical and/or autopsy pathology as well as the learn about the role of the pathologist in the clinical laboratory. Correlation of gross, histopathologic, and cytopathologic (when applicable) findings with the clinical presentation of the patient, as well as the pathophysiologic mechanisms involved, will be emphasized. The student(s), along with the residents and staff members, will participate in conferences, and suggested readings will be provided during the rotation. Students may also participate in autopsy. Each student will be asked to present a brief case conference at the end of the rotation.

Grade Mode: Standard

Instructional Method: Clinical-Elective

Location offered: Memphis
Hospital: Methodist University Hospital; students may rotate to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital, VA Medical Center Memphis, Regional One Health, and West TN Forensic Center
Prerequisites: Completion of 5 CORE Clerkships
Term offered: Fall, Spring

Fall - Instructor of Record: Lauren King - lcooper8@uthsc.edu

Spring - Instructor of Record: Lauren King - lcooper8@uthsc.edu

Course Coordinator: Lauren King, MD - lcooper8@uthsc.edu - 901-448-6436

Prior Authorization: No
Blocks Not Offered: 7 and 12
Off-cycle timing allowed: Negotiable
Deadline for Excused Absence: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Deadline for Cancellation: Thirty days before start of elective/rotation
Overnight Call and/or Float: No
Time off for interviews: Yes: Students may be allowed some time off provided they inform the attending at the beginning of the rotation.