Lewis and staff PTA-205. This is a basic survey course in immunology that includes lectures on the function and interaction of the cells of the immune system, cytokine secretion and function, and the generation of humoral and cellular immune responses. Introduction to Autopsy Pathology. This is a summer rotation given during the first summer session. It is designed to acquaint the student with autopsy prosection and workup.
Students assist residents in full autopsy dissections.
Lewis and staff PTA-220 Introduction to Surgical Pathology. This is a rotation conducted during the first summer session. It is designed to acquaint students with the techniques of gross dissection, descriptions, and submission of tissue samples from surgical specimens. These are rotations through various histology laboratories. These are designed to acquaint students with the various techniques used in tissue processing and special procedures.