Program Overview

Department of Pathology

The Department of Pathology offers various education and training programs, including the Residency Program.

Residency Program

The Residency Program is designed to provide residents with a comprehensive education and training in pathology. The program includes:

• Our Residents
• Message from the Chief Residents
• Training
• Goals and Objectives
• Resident Research

Laboratory Informatics Resident Rotation

The Laboratory Informatics Resident Rotation is a unique experience designed to involve trainees longitudinally in the important area of pathology informatics at UTSW. Residents participate during their second year under the guidance of pathology informatics faculty. Training focuses on the evaluation, implementation, utilization, and governance of pathology and laboratory information systems, data resources, and automation technologies across the clinical and research enterprises.

Rotation Details

The rotation consists of two parts:

• Monthly topical discussions of ongoing informatics initiatives across the medical system throughout the PGY-2 year.
• Dedicated two-week block focusing on individualized informatics learning and direct participation in stakeholder meetings and activities.

The aim of the rotation is to familiarize residents with all major aspects of the work of pathologist informaticians, and foster interest in advanced studies, fellowships, and careers overlapping pathology and clinical informatics.

Rotation Director

The Rotation Director is Ray Zhang, M.D., Ph.D.

Education and Training

The university offers various education and training programs, including:

• CME (Continuing Medical Education)
• Departments
• Education Programs
• Graduate School
• GME (Graduate Medical Education)
• Library
• Medical School
• School of Health Professions
• School of Public Health
• Student Support
• Wellness & Counseling

Research

The university is involved in various research areas, including:

• Clinical Trials
• Core Facilities
• CTSA Program
• Postdoctoral Scholars
• Research Administration
• Research Labs
• Research Programs
• Scientific Discoveries
• Technology Development