Rotations will not be complete until resident and rotation evaluation forms are received in the Residency Office. Any changes in resident scheduling must be approved by the residency director. Weekday autopsy rotations will be limited to two 3 month blocks in the first year with at least two residents assigned at all times. Vacations or conferences are not allowed during the autopsy rotations. The Lifespan Autopsy Pathology Director and the Chief Resident will be primarily responsible for the initial training of residents in autopsy procedures.
Residents are responsible for weekend autopsy coverage during all four years of residency.
Autopsies by 1st year residents will be performed in conjunction with 3rd or 4th year residents who will act as mentors for the 1st year residents. A copy of all complete autopsy FADs will be maintained in the Residency office and cases will not be considered complete until this file copy is accepted. When residents have achieved in excess of 50 signed out autopsies with significant participation, their weekend call responsibilities will be diminished or eliminated.