Program Overview

Program Overview

The Emory University School of Medicine offers a comprehensive range of programs, including degree programs, residency and fellowship opportunities, and postdoctoral training. The school is committed to providing a supportive and inclusive environment for its students, faculty, and staff.

Education

The school offers a variety of educational programs, including:

• Degree Programs: The school offers a range of degree programs, including MD, PhD, and combined degree programs.
• Academic Departments: The school has several academic departments, including pathology and laboratory medicine, which offer a range of educational programs and research opportunities.
• Residents and Fellows: The school offers residency and fellowship programs in various fields, including pathology and laboratory medicine.
• Postdoctoral Training: The school offers postdoctoral training opportunities in various fields, including pathology and laboratory medicine.
• Continuing Medical Education: The school offers continuing medical education programs for healthcare professionals.

Research

The school is committed to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care through research. The school has several research centers and institutes, including:

• Research Innovation: The school has a strong focus on research innovation, with several research centers and institutes dedicated to advancing medical knowledge and improving patient care.
• Conducting Research: The school provides opportunities for students, faculty, and staff to conduct research in various fields, including pathology and laboratory medicine.
• Core Facilities: The school has several core facilities, including laboratories and research equipment, to support research activities.
• Research Centers: The school has several research centers and institutes, including the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, which offer research opportunities and resources.
• Research Training: The school offers research training opportunities for students, faculty, and staff.

Clinical Experience

The school provides clinical experience opportunities for students, residents, and fellows in various fields, including:

• Where We Work: The school has several clinical sites, including hospitals and clinics, where students, residents, and fellows can gain clinical experience.
• Faculty Clinical Experience: The school's faculty members have a range of clinical experience and expertise, and provide guidance and mentorship to students, residents, and fellows.
• Advanced Patient Care: The school is committed to providing advanced patient care, with several programs and initiatives focused on improving patient outcomes and quality of care.
• Community Learning: The school offers community learning opportunities, including rotations and electives, to provide students, residents, and fellows with a range of clinical experiences.

Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine offers a range of educational programs, research opportunities, and clinical services. The department has several divisions, including:

• Anatomic Pathology: The department offers anatomic pathology services, including surgical pathology and cytopathology.
• Clinical Pathology: The department offers clinical pathology services, including laboratory medicine and molecular diagnostics.
• Molecular Pathology: The department offers molecular pathology services, including genetic testing and molecular diagnostics.

Training Programs

The department offers several training programs, including:

• Residency Program: The department offers a residency program in pathology and laboratory medicine, which provides comprehensive training in anatomic and clinical pathology.
• Fellowship Programs: The department offers several fellowship programs, including fellowships in forensic pathology, cytopathology, and molecular genetic pathology.
• Medical Laboratory Science Program: The department offers a medical laboratory science program, which provides training in laboratory medicine and molecular diagnostics.
• Postdoctoral Training: The department offers postdoctoral training opportunities in various fields, including pathology and laboratory medicine.

Forensic Pathology Fellowship

The department offers a forensic pathology fellowship program, which provides practical competency in forensic pathology and the necessary experience to meet the requirements of the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education. The program includes:

• Description: The program provides a comprehensive education in forensic pathology, including training in autopsy performance, scene investigation, and court testimony.
• Requirements: Applicants must have completed an AP/CP or AP residency program and have a Georgia medical license.
• Positions: The program has one position available per year.
• How to Apply: Applicants must submit a complete application package, including a CAP fellowship application, curriculum vitae, personal statement, and USMLE results.

Faculty

The department has several faculty members, including:

• Karen E. Sullivan, MD: Dr. Sullivan is a faculty member in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and serves as the program director for the forensic pathology fellowship program.