Cytopathology. 4 Credit Hours

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During this elective, through daily experience, consultations, and conferences, students will be exposed to various cytopathology specimens obtained from various anatomic sites and observe rapid on-site reviews of pathologic material obtained by pathologist performed, radiologically guided or endoscopically guided aspiration procedures. Students are required to learn basic staining with preliminary evaluation for adequacy of aspirate. There will be exposure to basic interpretation of cytologic specimens (smears and cell blocks) with emphasis on selection of ancillary testing along with clinical correlation. The experience may be customized depending on the student's future interests (pathology as a future vocation versus students planning on other fields of medicine). This elective is available to second year students after they have completed their preclinical coursework. Permission is required to register.