Pathology Electives

PTH-620-0 Endocrine Pathology 1-3 credits; spring semester. Prerequisite- Biochemistry and General Patholgy. Dr. Samuel Gallant and staff. Number of students 20.

The objective of this course is to provide an in-depth analysis of the pathology and pathophysiology of endocrine disease. Special emphasis will be given to correlating biochemical and metabolic derangements with structural alterations. Recent advances derived from laboratory and clinical investigations will be discussed.

Upon completing the course, students will be able to recognize, predict, and interpret the biochemical derangements in various endocrine disorders and to correlate these with structural alterations.

PTH-800 Hospital Pathology 4 credits. Modules B-L. Prerequisite- Senior medical student or permission of OME and instructor. Dr. L. Balos, Number of students 4. G-Kaleida Health Systems/Buffalo General Hospital.

This rotation provides students with a four-week elective period in hospital pathology, specifically autopsy and surgical pathology, as they relate to patient care. Emphasis is placed on a correlation of pathologic findings and clinical problems.

Students may also have an opportunity to obtain some practical experience in clinical pathology, which includes the areas of microbiology, clinical chemistry, hematology, and blood banking. Particularly in this part of the elective, students develop a better understanding of the role of the laboratory in the hospital and of how to best utilize the services of the laboratory.

PTH-800 Hospital Pathology 4 credits. Modules B-L. Prerequisite- Senior medical student or permission of OME and instructor. Number of students:1-2. R-Roswell Park Cancer Institute.

This rotation allows the medical student to be exposed to oncologic pathology in the Anatomic pathology section of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine at Roswell Park Cancer Institute. The student may elect a four week period of time for this elective. The emphasis is on Surgical Pathology as well as Cytopathology and may include Flow Cytometry, Cytogenetics, or Molecular Diagnosis. The students will assist in various laboratory procedures and gain expertise in evaluation/diagnosis of tissue specimens from cancer patients. The pathologic findings are correlated with the clinical findings. There is extensive interaction with the pathology faculty, residents, and fellows. Participation in the Institute’s Multidisciplinary Tumor Boards will give the student a unique perspective on the relationship between the pathology diagnosis and patient management. Students have an opportunity to assist in autopsies and are expected to participate in Departmental conferences.

PTH-810 Forensic Pathology 4 credits. Modules B-L Note: an "E" after the module in the Class Schedule indicates the Erie County Medical Center as the site. Prerequisite- Senior medical student or permission of OME and instructor. Dr. James Woytash. Number of students: 4

This rotation will provide the future physician the following foundations:

1. Determination of the Cause of Death
2. Determination of the Manner of Death
3. Type of case referred to Medical Examiner/Coroner
4. Review of Gross Anatomy

Upon completion of the future physician will be able to:

1. Properly fill out a death certificate
2. Understand what cases must be referred to the Medical Examiner

PTH-890 Courses at Other Universities 4 credits. Modules B-L, fourth year. Prerequisites- Senior medical student. By arrangement with other university and department chairs.

PTH-950 Research In Pathology 4 credits. Modules B-L. Prerequisite- Senior medical student or permission of OME and instructor. Department chairperson and staff.

The goals of this course are to provide students with insight into research and practical experience in a small project.

Students will engage in research projects involving one of the current areas of scientific investigation engaged in by department members. These include experimental immunology, transplantation immunology, cytokines, neuroimmunology, experimental hypertension, experimental endocrinology, cell biology of tumors, and neuropathology.

At the end of the research course, the students should have developed an appreciation of the investigative approach and practical experience in a small research project.