The resident may choose to devote the fourth year to subspecialization of one area of clinical pathology in place of the rotating plan. Integrated into the daily activities is a comprehensive program of intradepartmental teaching conferences. A Surgical pathology signout meeting are held daily. Anatomical pathology, clinical pathology and journal review conferences are held regularly, also. Residents participate in these sessions and assist in the teaching of house staff and medical students.
Interdepartmental conferences provide additional learning experiences.
Research activities are conducted by various members of the department in accordance with their interests and resident participation is encouraged.