Program Overview

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University Program Information

The university program in question appears to be related to the School of Medicine, specifically the Pathology department.

Divisions

The Pathology department is divided into several sections, including:

• Anatomic Pathology
  • Autopsy Pathology
  • Cytopathology
  • Surgical Pathology
  • Resident Curriculum in Anatomic Pathology
  • Faculty in Anatomic Pathology
• Clinical Pathology
• Community Hospitals Pathology
• Experimental Pathology
• Genomic and Molecular Pathology
• Global Health and Diseases

Training

The department offers various training programs, including:

• PhD Program
  • Cancer Biology Training Program
    • CBTP Sample Curriculum
  • Immunology Training Program
    • ITP Sample Curriculum
  • Molecular and Cellular Basis of Disease Training Program
• MS Programs
• Training Grants
• Residency and Clinical Fellowships
• Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

Resident Curriculum in Anatomic Pathology

The Resident Curriculum in Anatomic Pathology includes training in:

Surgical Pathology

All surgical pathology cases are evaluated and reported by subspecialty teams. Postgraduate Year 1 (PGY1) Residents are usually assigned to subspecialties in two-week blocks. All blocks for PGY3 and PGY4 Residents are one week in duration. Subspecialty pathologists typically work in one-week blocks.

Autopsy Pathology

Approximately 200 autopsies are performed at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center (UHCMC) each year, and Residents participate in these cases. After an initial number of autopsies that are closely instructed and monitored by the Autopsy Director and senior Residents, PGY1 residents are primarily responsible for the performance of autopsies in concert with a senior Faculty member.

Cytopathology

Residents receive structured training in cytopathology, beginning with a focused week of intensive instruction in basic principles of cytopathology. Residents participate in the daily sign-out of clinical cases and attend rapid on-site evaluations of fine needle aspiration cases. The Department has an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) accredited cytopathology fellowship, directed by Dr. Claire Michael.

Research

The department is involved in various research areas, including:

• Pathology Labs
  • Anderson Lab
  • Xiao Lab
• National Prion Disease Pathology Surveillance Center
• Human Tissue Procurement Facility