They have resources to assist with planning, data collection, and statistical analysis. There are many opportunities for residents to teach. As residents progress in the residency, they teach the more junior residents. Several medical, osteopathic, and podiatry students rotate through the department each year and every one is assigned to a Pathology resident. After the first year, residents give monthly pathology conferences to various clinical services.
Individual case teaching for clinical residents occurs throughout the residency.
Each year, every resident is assigned a staff mentor who provides guidance and a friendly ear. The program director is always available to discuss problems and concerns with. Residents evaluate each rotation when it ends. Residents formally evaluate the pathology staff and the residency program annually. An off-site education retreat is held each year.