PAT 409 - Pathology

Anatomic and clinical are offered. Course content can be flexible with regards to student interest in a particular subject matter. Gross and microscopic anatomic pathology will be emphasized. Students may assist in autopsies. Clinicopathologic correlation will be stressed. Sentara Norfolk General Hospital is a private surgical pathology practice which has involvement in academic work. Students will gain experience in utilization of state of the art diagnostic procedures including immuno-peroxidase studies, molecular pathology, and flow cytometric immunophenotyping. Students have the opportunity to explore pathology with regard to possible career choice or to augment knowledge of tissue pathology as it pertains to other specialties such as surgery, oncology, radiology, etc.