Surgical Pathology II - VAMC

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These courses run concurrently during the spring semester of the second year, and are meant to be complimentary. They are continuing, practical rotations on the Duke University or Veterans Administration Medical Center's Surgical Pathology Services, building on the techniques and skills taught in PATHASST 221, 222, 321 & 322. These courses consist of continuing laboratory training in the orientation, description, and dissection of gross surgical specimens with special emphasis on the role of the PA and their interaction with the attending pathologist and pathology resident, following many of the cases through to sign-out by the pathologist at the VAMC. Students also participate in a two week enrichment experience at an external rotation site during these courses. Credit: 7, 4. Dr. Amy Lark and staff