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Breast & GYN Pathology Fellowship 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.

Name of Conference

Frequency

Individual(s) or Department Responsible for Organization of Sessions

Required,
Required for Rotation,
or Optional?

Role of Fellow in Conference

Breast Tumor Boards

Weekly

Breast Care and Wellness Center

Required

Review and present cases (except during vacation and elective service)

Colposcopy Conference

Bi-monthly

OB GYN Resident

Required

Collaborate and present cases (except during vacation and elective service)

Surgical Pathology Slide Conference

Weekly

Pathology Resident

Required

Attendance

Specialty Pathology didactic lectures

Monthly

Breast/GYN Faculty

Required if related to Breast and GYN Pathology

Attendance

Journal Club/Research Conference (Resident Seminar)

Monthly

AP Chief Resident

Required

(if presenting)

 

Present (2/year)

*Attendance is optional for the remaining conferences

Gross Pathology conference

Monthly

Fellow and Senior Residents

Required

(if presenting)

 

Present (2/year)

*Attendance is optional for the remaining conferences

Fellow Surgical Pathology Slide Session Conference to Residents
Quarterly
AP Chief Resident/Fellow
Required
Present (quarterly)

Autopsy Conference

Bi-Weekly

AP Chief Resident

Optional

Attendance

Specialty Surgical Pathology Conference (other than Breast and GYN)

Weekly

Subspecialty Faculty

Optional

Attendance

National Meetings

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