EDUCATIONAL GOALS
The goal of the Pathology Residency Program at the State University of New York at Buffalo is to provide training to individuals who, upon completion of the program, will be well-rounded knowledgeable physicians, competent diagnostic pathologists and effective clinical consultants. This is done through providing both the experiences and environment where residents can develop the medical knowledge, communication, clinical skills, and professional attitudes to become physicians committed to lifelong learning, medical system integration, and excellence in pathology practice.

PHILOSOPHY
Whether residents pursue an academic career or one in community practice, our goal is to equip residents to assess the medical literature, develop an understanding of research and keep abreast of new developments. Since the field of pathology is extremely broad and complete mastery of the entire discipline is impossible, we do not attempt to teach residents the intimate details of each subspecialty in pathology. Instead, we teach a basic core of knowledge upon which they can build during their careers. During the residency, residents acquire a sound basic background in pathologic principles before continuing training in general pathology or concentrating in a specialized area. Since learning in medicine must be life long, general principles are often emphasized over the acquisition of detailed factual knowledge, we stress the importance of independent study, so that residents can continue their education well beyond the period of residency training. Although factual knowledge is important, we also believe that problem solving and organizational skills are essential for a practicing pathologist. Certain attributes of character are important in the practice of medicine. The importance, therefore, of communication, compassion, reliability, initiative, industry, responsibility and the ability to work harmoniously with all levels of medical personnel is emphasized throughout the duration of training.