In addition to autopsies, surgical pathology, and cytopathology, the anatomic pathology program includes specialized training in neuropathology, dermatopathology, pediatric pathology, electron microscopy, and forensic pathology. Laboratory medicine includes clinical chemistry, toxicology, hematology, transfusion medicine, microbiology, and immunopathology. Programs leading to subspecialty certification are available. The Laboratory of Molecular Biology is a multidepartmental facility providing practical experience in contemporary cell and molecular biology, e.g., cloning, hybridization, and recombinant DNA techniques, etc. Research experience is encouraged and facilities are available for residents to learn standard and specialized research techniques and participate in projects independently or with faculty.
Funds are available to support presentation of such projects at scientific meetings.
The housestaff participates actively in the educational activities of the department. The University supports 12 residency positions. The department participates in the NRMP and a variable number of positions are available for persons applying outside the match. It is especially noted for its Trauma Center and its High Risk Intensive Care Nursery. The complex currently consists of the USA Medical Center, USA Women and Children's Hospital, USA Knollwood Park Hospital, USA Springhill Hospital and Ambulatory Surgery Center, and USA Health Services Foundation.