Department of Pathology & Immunology

Pathology Residency Rotations

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Our rotations are four weeks long with 13 blocks/year for a total of 52 rotations over a four-year residency. In order to graduate, all residents are required to complete at least 18 months of clinical pathology and 18 months of anatomic pathology. Residents may start taking electives in second year with a total of six elective months over the four years.

We invite you to check our training site page for additional information regarding our rotations at each specific hospital.

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Anatomic Pathology Rotation Requirements

Rotation Duration Sites
Surgical Pathology 12 months Ben Taub, BSLMC, and VA
Pediatric Pathology 2 months TCH
Cytology 3 months Ben Taub and VA
Forensic Pathology 1 months Harris County Institute of Forensic Science
Medical Autopsy 3-4 months Ben Taub, BSLMC, VA, and TCH
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Clinical Pathology Rotation Requirements

Rotation Duration Sites
Transfusion Medicine/Coagulation 4 months TCH and Ben Taub
Microbiology 3 months TCH and Ben Taub
Chemistry 3 months TCH, Ben Taub, and VA
Hematopathology 4 months TCH, Ben Taub, and VA
Molecular Genetic Pathology 1 month TCH
Lab Management 1 month TCH