Independent Study in Pathology
Title of Clerkship: Independent Study in Pathology
Elective Year(s): Fourth-Year Elective
Department: Pathology
Type of Elective: Non-clinical
Clerkship Site: Varies, depending on the project
Course Number: PATH 788
Blocks Available: All
Number of Students/Block: 25
Faculty: Dr. Amira Gohara
Elective Description/Requirements: Pre-rotation assignment will be agreed upon between Dr. Gohara and student to include review of recent literature related to student’s chosen field of training and submission of a weekly manuscript related to the topic(s) agreed upon. Complete electronic submission of three clinical cases/week with full discussion of the disease processes related to the cases.
Length of Clerkship: 4 weeks
Links to Core Competencies/Educational Course Objectives: At the end of this elective, the student will be able to:
- Prepare and deliver a brief, focused presentation using content that is appropriate for the intended audience. (EPOs: MK-4, IPC-2)
- Explain the way in which clinical experts with prepared minds can translate benchtop scientific discoveries into bedside clinical advances (EPOs: MK-7, PC-6)
- Describe the process of tissue analysis in surgical pathology, from examination of the gross specimen through slide preparation, examination, and interpretation (EPOs: MK-4, PC-6)
Professionalism: UT/COM students will meet or exceed the institutional standards for professionalism as stated in the current Educational Program Objectives and the current Educational Course Objectives for the Sponsoring Department.
Instructional Methods:
- Independent Study
Evaluation Methods:
- Timeliness of assignments
- Case write up
- Narrative
- Reflective paper
- Written papers/projects
- Professionalism assessment
Prerequisites: Successful completion of blocks 1-7
Clerkship Director: Amira Gohara, MD
Clerkship Coordinator: Mary Okdie
Phone Number: 419-383-3477
Email: mary.hurley@utoledo.edu
Special Requirements: None
ECC Approved
December 2024