PTH 500 General Pathology
The general concepts of pathology are studied, with an introduction to degeneration, inflammation, immune response, neoplasia and metabolic and toxic pathological processes. Microscopic anatomy of pathological changes are demonstrated to lecture and seminar groups. Prerequisites: ANA 451, 472. SP

PTH 511, 512, 513 Systemic Pathology I - III
Basic systemized study of human diseases affecting the various organ systems presented in lectures, seminars, and laboratory sessions. Concepts covered in PTH 500 will be stressed and correlated with the special pathology of organ systems and their functional and structural
alterations. Fundamentals of laboratory testing presented with emphasis placed on interpretation of tests and the appropriateness of test ordering. Students learn to draw blood and will be expected to perform and interpret a few simple, but diagnostically important, laboratory tests such as urinalysis, hemacrit, and blood smear. No examinations are given in this course, but attendance is required. Prerequisite: PTH 500. FA WI SP

PTH 590 Post-Sophomore Fellowship in Pathology
Major goals in this year long fellowship program in pathology is to provide a unique learning experience for the student which enhances his/her basic understanding of disease processes, their cause, manifestations, outcomes and therapy. This is accomplished by providing an environment which fosters small group learning in a clinical setting monitored by a devoted faculty. Daily interactions with resident pathologists will take place. The expectation is that the student of this self fulfilling year will become a leader as well as a scholar. He/she will attain
a significantly greater knowledge of medicine than the average student, thereby motivating him/her to become a more understanding, compassionate and better doctor. Prerequisite: Satisfactory completion of pre-clinical curriculum.