1-18 hours. Repeatable for maximum 54 hours credit.
Biopsy Practicum II
Course Description
The diagnosis of diseases of animals by biopsy techniques. Studies are made of microscopic alterations of tissue submitted for antemortem diagnosis. For residents in their second year.
Athena Title
Biopsy Practicum II
Non-Traditional Format
Student works with biopsy pathologist on clinic biopsy cases.
Prerequisite
Permission of department
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Student learning Outcomes
Develop competency in describing lesions in surgical specimens from domestic and exotic animals
Develop diagnostic competency in evaluating surgical biopsies
Communicate biopsy findings to hospital clinicians in written form
Topical Outline
Recording and trimming of gross surgical specimens
Evaluation of tumor margins
Proper use of special stains and immunohistochemistry
