Anatomic Pathology Residency

The Anatomic Pathology-only (AP-only) residency track provides a three-year training experience. The first two years of training typically offer “core” AP requirements combined with research and elective time. The third year of training emphasizes flexibility, allowing the resident to further explore their specific interests through targeted electives. This track is well-suited for the trainee who is planning a career in academic pathology, with an emphasis on anatomic pathology. It may be combined with a fellowship and research experience under the Pathology Physician Scientist Training Program (PSTP).

The Anatomic Pathology curriculum is structured around subspecialty modules, which consist of: Breast pathology, Gynecologic pathology, Cytopathology, Hematopathology, Pediatric pathology, Molecular pathology, Genitourinary pathology, Gastrointestinal pathology, Bone and soft tissue pathology, Cardiothoracic pathology, Neuropathology, Head and Neck pathology, and Dermatopathology. Residents also rotate on Autopsy, with the majority of the rotation spent performing medical autopsies, and additional experience at the St. Louis Medical Examiner office. After their first year of training, Anatomic Pathology residents help run the Intraoperative Consultation service, learning to provide frozen and gross diagnoses to surgical teams intraoperatively. There is designated elective time scheduled throughout the residency for research projects and selective study. Residents are expected to assume graduated responsibility throughout their training, with coverage of some fellow-level rotations in their third year.