Course Description
A review of current hospital biopsy cases.
Athena Title
Biopsy Rounds
Non-Traditional Format
Students review biopsy slides from teaching hospital patients.
Semester Course Offered
Offered fall, spring and summer
Grading System
S/U (Satisfactory/Unsatisfactory)
Course Objectives
The goal of this course is to help prepare residents for either phase II of the ACVP anatomic pathology certifying exam or the ACVIM certifying exam in oncology and internal medicine. By the end of this course series, the student will be able to: 1) Recognize, demonstrate, and verbally communicate histopathologic changes and give an appropriate diagnosis. 2) Discuss and evaluate additional diagnostic testing, e.g., histochemical and immunohistochemical staining to arrive at a final diagnosis. 3) Discuss the pathogenesis, clinical course, and prognosis of various lesions. 4) Understand the limitations of evaluating margins and metastasis for tumor specimens. 5) Understand the importance of adequately filled out submission forms and the formulation of appropriate questions.
Topical Outline
Variable by semester, but over the course series the student will have reviewed biopsy cases: 1. From various veterinary species, including domestic animals and common avian, exotic, wild, and aquatic animals 2. From various organ systems 3. With various etiologies
Syllabus
Public CV