Pathology Residency
Curriculum/Rotations
The Residency program curriculum balances broad exposure to laboratory techniques at the bench with time for study and research.
Curriculum/Rotations
The Residency program curriculum balances broad exposure to laboratory techniques at the bench with time for study and research.
Welcome to our pathology program, where we provide a wide array of training track options to cater to your individual preferences and aspirations. Among the choices available, the most favored and commonly pursued track is the combined Anatomical Pathology/Clinical Pathology (AP/CP), followed by Anatomical Pathology (AP) only, Anatomical Pathology/Neuropathology (AP/NP), Clinical Pathology (CP) only, and CP with a focus on research. To ensure a fair and balanced selection process, our program offers a specific number of spots per PGY level and an overall quota across all PGYs. Regardless of the track you choose, each option mandates a minimum of 18 months of board-required rotations, complemented by a variety of elective and research rotations to enrich your experience.
- AP/CP combined
- AP only
- CP only
- AP/NP
- Research tract
| Core Anatomical Pathology Rotations | Core Clinical Pathology Rotations |
|---|---|
| Autopsy | Chemistry |
| Cytopathology | Clinical Immunology |
| Dermatopathology | Flow Cytometry |
| Forensic Pathology | Hematopathology |
| Gynecologic Pathology (WIH) | Lab Management |
| Neuropathology | Microbiology |
| Perinatal Pathology (WIH) | Molecular Pathology |
| Renal Pathology/ Electron Microscopy | Toxicology |
| Surgical Pathology-A (RIH) | Transfusion Medicine |
| Surgical Pathology-B (TMH) |
RIH: Rhode Island Hospital
TMH: The Miriam Hospital
WIH: Women's and Infant Hospital
| PGY-1 | Bootcamp | SP x 5-6 | Autopsy x 3-4 | CP x 3-4 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PGY-2 | SP x 4-6 | AP other x 2-3 | CP x 4-5 | Elective | |
| PGY-3 | SP x 3-4 | AP other x 3-4 | CP x 5-6 | Elective | |
| PGY-4 | SP x 1 | AP other x 2-3 | CP x 6-7 | Elective |
Bootcamp: ~ 5-week surgical pathology and autopsy introduction/orientation month for PGY-1
SP: Surgical Pathology
AP Other: Anatomical Pathology rotations other than Surgical pathology
CP: Clinical Pathology
| July - December | January - June | |
|---|---|---|
| PGY-1 | No Call | On-call/Call eligible rotations |
| PGY-2 | On-call/Call eligible rotations | On-call/Call eligible rotations |
| PGY-3 | On-call/Call eligible rotations | On-call/Call eligible rotations |
| PGY-4 | On-call/Call eligible rotations | No Call |
The call number is calculated based on the yearly ratio of call-eligible rotations/ residents.