To be able to recognize and distinguish normal morphology and non-pathological variants of normal hematopoiesis in bone marrow, lymph node, and spleen specimens from their pathological counterparts. To develop an understanding of the pathological processes related to anemias, thrombocytopenias and leukocyte disorders. To be able to utilize this information in proposing test selection to confirm diagnoses. To be able to correlate morphologic, molecular, cytogenetic and flow cytometric data in the diagnosis of leukemic subtypes and lymphomas. To understand the basis for coagulopathies, both congenital and acquired and to b able to assist clinicians in the selection of confirmatory tests and the use of therapeutic interventions.
All materials are to be reviewed before microscopic rounds.
This will required dictations be done within 48hrs after receiving specimens. Preliminary reports will be made to all physicians after rounds are completed. This can be a phone report or a brief written note depending on the individual case of requesting physician preference. All cases will be entered into the log book information to include demographics, history, medication, primary physician, etc., in addition to findings on peripheral smear, aspirate and biopsy. Also to be noted are the results of flow, cytogenetics, molecular studies.