Breast & GYN Pathology Conferences

Fellows are responsible for presenting cases at the weekly Breast and GYN oncology tumor boards and the bimonthly colposcopy conference, as well as two journal clubs and two seminar presentations on topics of your choice that pertain to your specialty area.

The Fellow will present cases at interdepartmental conferences and discuss the pathological complexities with the clinical services at these conferences and tumor boards.

You are also required to attend all didactic lectures presented by the Breast and GYN pathology faculty given to residents and fellows.

Weekly Conferences

Name of Conference Individual(s) of Department Responsible for Organization of Sessions Required, Required for Rotation, or Optional?  Role of Fellow in Conference
Breast Tumor Boards Breast Care and Wellness Center Required Review and present cases (except during vacation and elective service)
Surgical Pathology Slide Conference Pathology Resident Required Attendance
 Specialty Surgical Pathology Conference (other than Breast & Gyn) Subspecialty Faculty Optional Attendance

Bi-Weekly

Name of Conference Individual(s) of Department Responsible for Organization of Sessions Required, Required for Rotation, or Optional? Role of Fellow in Conference
Autopsy Conference AP Chief Resident Optional Attendance

Monthly

Name of Conference Individual(s) of Department Responsible for Organization of Sessions Required, Required for Rotation, or Optional? Role of Fellow in Conference
Specialty Pathology Didactic Lectures Breast / Gyn Faculty Required if related to Breast & Gyn Pathology Attendance
Journal Club / Research Conference (Resident Seminar) AP Chief Resident Required (if presenting)

Present (2/year) 

*Attendance is optional for the remaining conferences
 Gross Pathology Conference Fellow and Senior Residents Required (if presenting)

 Present (2/year)

*Attendance is optional for the remaining conferences

Quarterly

Name of Conference Individual(s) of Department Responsible for Organization of Sessions Required, Required for Rotation, or Optional? Role of Fellow in Conference
Fellow Surgical Pathology Slide Session Conference to Residents AP Chief Resident / Fellow Required Present (Quarterly)

National Meetings

Fellows are expected to conduct a research project and present their data at one of the national pathology meetings.

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