Students study human pathology through participation in the autopsy service under direct supervision of a faculty member. They analyze the histologic, cellular, and biochemical aspects of selected cases, and present their observations in weekly seminars. Introduction to experimental pathology. Exploration of causes at the cellular and molecular levels in the study of disease is emphasized. Schwartz Study of recent developments in anatomic pathology.
Subject includes areas of basic science and review of systemic pathology.
Recent developments and interpretation of these findings are stressed. For pathology residents, fellows, and trainees. Lectures, seminar discussion, and student presentations. Focus on mutational mechanisms, genetic instability, AIDS, and cancer. Students participate in weekly group discussion and work with faculty to select, develop, and present discussion topic.