Core Pathology Courses

PATH 502: Current Topics in Pathology Research (2 credits)

A series of short lectures accompanied by research papers on various aspects of experimental pathology from expert faculty. The skills required for success in this course are excellence in critical thinking and in communication. Course Coordinator: Dr. Ramon Klein Geltink & Dr. Yongjin Park

Course Objectives:
    • Provide students with a strong foundation for critically evaluating scientific literature across a range of pathology research disciplines.
    • Provide students with essential skills in summarizing and communicating research findings as oral presentations.
    • Provide students with the ability to contribute to scientific debate and discussion in a group setting.

PATH 502 resources


PATH 535/635: Graduate Studies Seminar (GSS) (2 credits)

Students will learn oral and written scientific communication skills and have a venue to practice those skills. This course will also provide an opportunity for graduate students to exchange on their research with peers, and witness the diverse research programs pursued within the department. Primary Course Coordinator: Dr. Leandro Venturutti

Course Objectives:
    • To expose the students to research in pathology and laboratory medicine conducted by students within the department, to broaden knowledge beyond their own area of expertise.
    • To learn skills to communicate scientific research findings through oral presentations, posters, abstracts, etc.
    • To provide opportunity to apply these skills, to improve presentation, teaching, critical listening, and questioning skills.
    • To develop and apply critical thinking and listening toward the assessment of scientific communication in a manner consistent with scientific peer review.

PATH 535 & 635 resources