PATHOLOGY

Course name and number: Anatomic and Clinical Pathology PATH 422a.

Faculty:

Members of the Pathology Faculty at LSUHSC-NO

Duration: 4 weeks

Availability: All year

Number of students: 2

Objectives:

1. To become familiar with surgical pathology grossing technique and tissue sign-out procedures.
2. To gain an understanding of immunohistochemistry as a diagnostic tool.
3. To participate In procedures related to anatomic and clinical pathology Including fine needle and bone marrow aspiration, autopsy, Intraoperative consultation.

Means of Implementation:

Attendance at weekly resident and departmental conferences as well as any multi-disciplinary working conference is required. Observation of intraoperative consultations, cytogenetic analysis, bone marrow aspiration and biopsy, fine needle aspiration, electron microscopy, renal biopsy and a post-mortem examination are expected. Opportunities for oral presentation at the conclusion of the elective and for assistance in sophomore medical student teaching may arise at the discretion of the senior faculty member.

Method of Evaluation:

Evaluation will be primarily based on written documentation of participation in the above mentioned activities.