The anatomic pathology programs include autopsy, surgical pathology and cytopathology, including fine needle aspiration biopsy and diagnosis. Subspecialty areas include cytopathology, electron microscopy, forensic pathology, immunohistochemistry, neuropathology including nerve and muscle biopsies, hematopathology and renal pathology. The clinical pathology training includes laboratory experience in blood banking, chemistry, hematology, toxicology, cytogenetics, molecular diagnostics and immunology. An AP & LM In-Service Course of more than 100 instructional hours covers the breadth of the specialty; it is given over two years, so that residents experience two cycles prior to board examinations. Residents participate in many conferences and assist in teaching medical students and medical technology students. Electives comprise 7 rotations out of the four year residency training program. Electives include advanced training in virtually all service and research laboratories as well as laboratory management and informatics.
Program Philosophy
The main objective of the OHSU Department of Pathology residency program is to develop outstanding anatomic and clinical pathologists who are personable, well balanced, broadly competent and prepared to pursue careers in either private practice or academics.
OHSU
The 116-acre
campus of the Oregon Health & Science University overlooks the city
of Portland and is 1.5 miles from the central business district. The Portland
V.A. Medical Center is connected by a pedestrian foot bridge, and is
closely affiliated with the University. The Portland Metropolitan area
has a population of 1.8 million and is one of the business and cultural
centers of the Pacific Northwest. Portland borders the Willamette and
Columbia Rivers. On the horizon (65 miles)
to the east is the Cascade Mountain Range and to the west
the Coast Range. Opportunities
for winter sports, hunting, fishing, hiking, mountain biking, boating,
skiing and beachcombing are all within a short distance.