Location : Laboratory Services, VAMC
Enrollment : 2 maximum
Prerequisites : Phase II
Duration : 1 month
Months Offered : All
Goals:To help students to perform a number of basic anatomic pathology techniques and apply
clinical judgment commensurate with their medical knowledge.
Objectives : Learn basic diagnosis through surgical and autopsy divisions in pathology.
Activities :
■ Perform autopsy and find basic clinical pathologic correlations.
■ Participate in processing and examination of surgical pathology and cytology specimens.
■ Apply clinical interpretation and medical judgment in such examination.
■ Attend conferences and lectures.
Assessment : Evaluation based on the following skills:
■ Gross examination of surgical specimens.
■ Microscopic examination of slides.
■ Case presentation.
■ Professionalism and attendance.
Note: An oral presentation is mandatory for performance excellence.
This elective is by arrangement only. Please contact Courtney Sahm at 706-721-2897 or Csahm@augusta.edu.
