Among the Anatomic Pathology faculty are nationally and internationally recognized experts in a range of subspecialities. Residents taking the core 2 year program interact with these faculty on a routine basis. Graduates of the program are consistently successful in passing the AP Boards and have gone on to pursue careers in academic, community and private practice settings. The Pathology Training Programs aim to provide qualified candidates with expertise in one or more areas of pathology. Presently these include pathological anatomy, clinical pathology, and neuropathology.
Fellowships exist in cytopathology, hematopathology, and gynecologic pathology.
The training programs have sufficient latitude to permit trainees desire to select a research track in their elective period, in order to develop their interests and skills in a wide area of experimental pathology. Each training program prepares a candidate for a somewhat different career in pathology. These activities include interdepartmental conferences, teaching of medical students, research, and responsibility for house staff administration. All residents are encouraged to attend local meetings, and some funds are available for attendance at national meetings. At this time, one half to two thirds of the residents are involved in diverse research projects, have published papers and abstracts, and presented at local, national, and international meetings.