Clinical Training
Starting from the first days in the program, pathology residents at UPMC experience hands-on, active learning. An individualized, flexible training schedule helps residents achieve their career goals while promoting resident well-being.
The combined AP/CP program requires four years of training and includes a 23-month core program in anatomic pathology and an 18-month core program in clinical pathology. Core AP rotations in gastrointestinal, bone and soft tissue, genitourinary, head and neck, breast, gynecological, pediatric pathology, and autopsy pathology occupy approximately the first nine months of the PGY1 year. The next 12 months focus mostly on core CP rotations in microbiology, immunology, blood banking and transfusion medicine, clinical chemistry, molecular pathology, and hematopathology. In addition, a resident may schedule a PGY3+ AP subspecialty rotation such as neuropathology, dermatopathology, forensics, or cytopathology during the PGY2 year if they plan to apply for fellowship in that area. The remaining months in the PGY2 – PGY4 years are allocated to completing core requirements and electives. Residents are encouraged to use elective time to perform mini-fellowships in one of our many AP Centers of Excellence or CP divisions.
The three year AP-only track requires 28 months of core training in our AP Centers of Excellence as well as in hematopathology, informatics, molecular pathology, and lab management. The remaining training months of the track are dedicated to electives.
The three year CP-only track requires 24 months of core training in our CP divisions as well as in informatics and lab management. Electives occupy the rest of the training months in this track.
FAQ
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