Program Overview

Program Overview

The Pathology Student Interest Group is a collective of pathology enthusiasts who explore the microscopic world of disease through various activities.

Program Activities

• Students have the opportunity to observe autopsies and interact with experienced pathologists.
  • Resident pathologists organize unique surgical case presentations which correlate to current coursework and provide clinical relevance to textbook concepts.
• Students also review slides with faculty mentors using multi-user scopes.
• Developing service projects include partnerships with local elementary and high school students to provide gross-anatomy-based pathologic findings related to health behaviors.
• Further opportunities are emerging as students mold the group to their interests; these include a visit to the state medical examiner and opportunities to attend conferences and dinner lectures hosted by the Oregon Pathologists Association.

Program Benefits

• The program offers students a chance to delve into the microscopic world of disease.
• It provides clinical relevance to textbook concepts through unique surgical case presentations.
• Students can engage in service projects that promote health awareness among local school students.
• The program fosters interactions with experienced pathologists and faculty mentors, enhancing the learning experience.