Pathology Residency
Contact Information
Ann Boguniewicz, MD
Program Director, Residency ProgramKareen Maxwell
Program CoordinatorDepartment of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Albany Medical Center
43 New Scotland Ave, A-81
Albany, New York 12208Phone: (518) 262-5436
Fax: (518) 262-5861
E-mail: pathresidency@mail.amc.edu
The Residency Program
The residency program in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine offers an Anatomic Pathology training program, a Clinical Pathology training program, and a 48-month combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology training program. There are 15 pathology residents divided among the four years. Physicians may enter the program immediately upon graduation from medical school or at a more advanced level. A clinically oriented fifth year of training is offered to all residents.
Program Structure
The fully integrated program requires residents to accumulate 24 months of training in both anatomic and clinical pathology. This includes 18 months
of core rotations in each field. The remaining 12 months of training typically includes electives and research.
Core Rotations in Anatomic Pathology
- Surgical Pathology
- Autopsy Pathology
- Cytopathology
- Electron Microscopy
- Renal Pathology
- Dermatopathology
- Forensic Pathology
- Pediatric/Perinatal Pathology
Core Rotations in Clinical Pathology
- Chemistry
- Microbiology
- Hematology/Hematopathology
- Cytogenetics/HLA
- Flow Cytometry/Molecular Biology
- Serology/Immunology
- Transfusion Medicine
Goals and Philosophy
The goal of our residency program is to produce both academic leaders in diagnostic pathology and research and well-rounded pathologists prepared for careers in community practice. Our educational objective is to ensure that each trainee acquires the knowledge, skills, attitudes, and behaviors that are desirable in a professional pathologist.
Accreditation
The Program is fully accredited by the ACGME/ABP to provide:
- Anatomic Pathology Residency Training
- Clinical Pathology Residency Training
- Combined Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Training
- Hematopathology Specialty Training
- Dermatopathology Specialty Training
Application
Candidates may apply through the Electron Residency Application Services (ERAS) and the National Resident Matching Program (NRMP).
