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Anatomic and Clinical Pathology objectives and ACGME Competencies

General Objectives

Identify tissue and organ structure of all organs. (PC, MK, PBLI)
Identify and discuss general and system pathology. (PC, MK, PBLI, ICS)
Review pathophysiology of major diseases in organ oriented books. (MK)
Develop skill in viewing regular paraffin sections. (PC, MK, PBLI)
Apply special techniques to special conditions. (PC, MK, PBLI)
Outline the principles of and interpret histochemical procedures. (PC, MK, PBLI)
Outline the organization of a histology laboratory. (PBLI, SBP)

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Anatomic Pathology

Autopsy Service

Perform technically well-conduced pediatric and adult autopsies, both hospital and forensic cases. (PC, MK, PBLI)
Formulate the clinical and anatomic diagnoses and determine the mechanisms and manners of death. (PC, MK, PBLI, ICS, SBP)
Outline the organization of an autopsy service including special protocols. (PC, MK, PBLI, SBP)
Perform in depth case analyses. (PC, MK)
Teach small groups or individual students. (MK, ICS, P, SBP)
Identify major neuroanatomical structures and perform autopsy procedures in neuropathology. (PC, MK, PBLI)
Present and discuss autopsy cases at autopsy conference, interdepartmental conferences, and other required conferences. (MK, PBLI, ICS, P, SBP)

Surgical Pathology Service

Properly examine, dissect, and describe gross surgical specimens from patients of all ages including pediatric patients. (PC, MK, PBLI, ICS)
Examine and describe surgical specimens microscopically and determine the surgical pathologic diagnoses. (PC, MK, PBLI, ICS)
Write a proper surgical pathology report that concisely conveys all important data about the specimen to the clinician. (MK, PBLI, ICS)
Examine and describe dermatopathologic and neuropathologic specimens grossly and microscopically and determine the diagnoses. (PC, MK, PBLI, ICS)
Outline the organization of a surgical pathology service. (MK, PBLI, SBP)
Perform and interpret frozen sections. Outline limitations and potential pitfalls. (PC, MK, PBLI)
Prepare case conferences, including interdisciplinary conferences, present cases, and lead discussions on cases. (PC, MK, PBLI, ICS, SBP)

Cytopathology Service

Special Fields

Carry out research procedures that are relevant to the resident’s interests in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. (PC, MK, PBLI, ICS, SBP)
Present annual research projects that have been conducted under faculty supervision. (MK, ICS, P)
Develop special skills in area of interest. (PC, MK, PBLI)
Advance special knowledge in one selected field of pathology. (PC, MK, PBLI)
Outline histochemical procedures and interpret stains. (PC, MK, PBLI)
Outline the basic technology of electron microscopy and discuss the application of electron microscopy in the diagnosis of surgical and autopsy material. (PC, MK, PBLI)
Outline immunofluorescent, immunoperoxidase, and in situ hybridization techniques and interpret the results of these stains. (PC, MK, PBLI)
Review the current literature regularly. (PC, PBLI)
Develop a reference file on current and relevant pathology literature. (MK, PBLI, ICS, SBP)
Participate in quality assurance (QA) and quality control (QC) processes including inspections of other laboratory facilities. (MK, PBLI, ICS, P, SBP)
Outline the accreditation requirements of College of American Pathologists (CAP), The Joint Commission (TJC), and Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Inspection our facility and take part in the inspection of other facilities. (MK, PBLI, ICS, P, SBP)
Outline the requirements of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and apply the requirements to the practice of pathology. (ICS, P, SBP)
Observe and practice professional interactions between clinical staff and pathology staff. (MK, PBLI, ICS, P, SBP)
Observe and perform consultations in pathology. (MK, PBLI, ICS, P, SBP)
Act as a consultant to clinicians in the interpretation of procedures in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. (MK, PBLI, ICS, P, SBP)
Discuss the role of the pathologist in a community medical center and an academic medical center. (PC, MK, PBLI, ICS, P, SBP)

Molecular Pathology Service

Outline the indications and procedures for cytogenetic studies. Interpret cytogenetic findings and correlate results with patient history or clinical features. (MK, PBLI)
Outline the indications and procedures for commonly used molecular genetic studies. Interpret results of molecular genetic tests and correlate results with patient history or clinical features. (MK, PBLI)

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Anatomic and Clinical Pathology objectives and ACGME Competencies

General Objectives

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APPLICATION INFORMATION

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Anatomic Pathology

Autopsy Service

Autopsy Service

Surgical Pathology Service

Surgical Pathology Service

Cytopathology Service

Cytopathology Service

Special Fields

Special Fields

Molecular Pathology Service

Molecular Pathology Service

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