Program Overview

Training Programs

The university offers various training programs in the field of pathology, including PhD programs, MS programs, training grants, residency and clinical fellowships, and postdoctoral research fellowships.

PhD Program

The PhD program in pathology offers several training options, including:

• Cancer Biology Training Program
• Immunology Training Program
• Molecular and Cellular Basis of Disease Training Program

Immunology Training Program

The Immunology Training Program (ITP) provides a comprehensive education in immunology, with a focus on research and academic excellence. The program includes a sample curriculum, which outlines the courses and credits required for each semester.

ITP Sample Curriculum

The ITP sample curriculum is as follows: | Semester | Course | Title | Credit Hours | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Year 1 Fall | CBIO 455 | Molecular Biology I | 4 | | Year 1 Fall | BSTP 400 | Research Rotations | 1 | | Year 1 Fall | | Immunology Journal Club (optional) | | | Year 1 Fall | Total | | 9 | | Year 1 Spring | Path 510 | Basic Pathol Mech | 4 | | Year 1 Spring | Path 416 | Fundamental Immunol | 4 | | Year 1 Spring | IBMS 500 | Being a Prof Scient | 0 | | Year 1 Spring | Path 512 | Exp Path Seminar II | 1 | | Year 1 Spring | | Immunology Journal Club (optional) | | | Year 1 Spring | Total | | 9 | | Year 1 Summer | RSCH 750 | Summer Rsch-PhD | 0 | | Year 1 Summer | Total | | 0 | | Year 2 Fall | Path 511 | Exp Path Seminar I | 1 | | Year 2 Fall | Path 465 | Advanced Immunology | 4 | | Year 2 Fall | | Electives (Core, ITP Track or Other) | 3 | | Year 2 Fall | Path 601 | Special Problems | 1 | | Year 2 Fall | | Immunology Journal Club (required) | | | Year 2 Fall | Total | | 9 | | Year 2 Spring | Path 512 | Exp Path Seminar II | Participate without registering | | Year 2 Spring | | Electives (Core, ITP Track or Other) | 4-6 | | Year 2 Spring | Path 601 or 701 | Special Problems or Dissertation PhD | 3-5 | | Year 2 Spring | | Immunology Journal Club (required) | | | Year 2 Spring | Total | | 9 | | Year 2 Summer | RSCH 750 | Summer Rsch-PhD | 0 | | Year 2 Summer | Total | | 0 | | Year 3 Fall | Path 511 | Exp Path Seminar I | Participate without registering | | Year 3 Fall | Path 701 | Dissertation PhD | 9 | | Year 3 Fall | | Immunology Journal Club (required) | | | Year 3 Fall | Total | | 9 | | Year 3 Spring | Path 512 | Exp Path Seminar II | Participate without registering | | Year 3 Spring | Path 701 | Dissertation PhD | 9 (but no more than required to total 18 all semesters combined) | | Year 3 Spring | | Immunology Journal Club (required) | | | Year 3 Spring | Total | | 9 | | Year 3 Summer | RSCH 750 | Summer Rsch-PhD | 0 | | Year 3 Summer | Total | | 0 | | Year 4 Fall | Path 511 | Exp Path Seminar I | Participate without registering | | Year 4 Fall | Path 701 | Dissertation PhD | 1 | | Year 4 Fall | | Immunology Journal Club (required) | | | Year 4 Fall | Total | | 1 | | Year 4 Spring | Path 512 | Exp Path Seminar II | Participate without registering | | Year 4 Spring | Path 701 | Dissertation PhD | 1 | | Year 4 Spring | | Immunology Journal Club (required) | | | Year 4 Spring | Total | | 1 | | Year 4 Summer | RSCH 750 | Summer Rsch-PhD | 0 | | Year 4 Summer | Total | | 0 | | Year 5 Fall | Path 511 | Exp Path Seminar I | Participate without registering | | Year 5 Fall | Path 701 | Dissertation PhD | 1 | | Year 5 Fall | | Immunology Journal Club (required) | | | Year 5 Fall | Total | | 1 | | Year 5 Spring | Path 512 | Exp Path Seminar II | Participate without registering | | Year 5 Spring | Path 701 | Dissertation PhD | 1 | | Year 5 Spring | | Immunology Journal Club (required) | | | Year 5 Spring | Total | | 1 |

MS Programs

The university offers MS programs in pathology, with various specializations and research areas.

Training Grants

The university provides training grants to support students in their research and academic pursuits.

Residency and Clinical Fellowships

The university offers residency and clinical fellowships in pathology, providing hands-on training and experience in clinical settings.

Postdoctoral Research Fellowship

The university offers postdoctoral research fellowships in pathology, providing advanced research training and experience for postdoctoral scholars.