The high number of publications as well as the frequent participation of our residents as presenters at national meetings is a direct result of an atmosphere of intellectual excitement which I believe pervades the program. Incidentally, only a few of our residents have made contributions to the literature before the start of their first year with us. The rest initiated their productivity under our faculty's mentorship. This is further affirmation of the fact that research is not necessarily an innate talent, rather it blossoms in a stimulating environment. All of our residents are expected to attend the Armed Forces Institute of Pathology's six week course.
Provision is made for transportation and housing in Washington.
Residents are also allotted time to attend board review courses. With great success, we have recently initiated both a written and oral board review course on our campus. Opportunities for presentation in national meetings flow directly from participation in research. All expenses for the presentation of papers and abstracts are paid for by department funds to assist residents in their growth and development as clinical investigators. The quality of our residency has become known both nationally and internationally.