Institution: Palmetto Richland Memorial Hospital

Location: Columbia, South Carolina

Duration: 4 weeks on Anatomic Pathology, Forensic Pathology, or Clinical Pathology. Focus of rotation ca be specifically designed to fit the student's interests.

Course Offered: Throughout academic year

Number of Students: 1 per rotation, subject to availability and Course Director's approval

Students Report To: Palmetto Health Richland, 2nd Floor, Pathology Department, Columbia, SC 29203   at 8:30 a.m.  At least two weeks prior to the rotation, the student must meet with Dr. Jeff Welsh  (phone 434-6405 fax 434-2299 ) (jeff.welsh@palmettohealth.org) to plan the rotation.

*USC SOM Third Year Elective: 1 per rotation, subject to availability and Course Director's approval

This rotation will consist of an introduction to and some experience in  Anatomic Pathology and Clinical Pathology. The student may participate in the performance of autopsies and examination of surgical material and cytologic material and have some exposure to forensic pathology and forensic medicine. Also there may be some experience and insight into basic areas of Clinical Pathology, including Hematology, Microbiology, Clinical Chemistry, Immunopathology, Urinalysis and Blood Banking. Certain areas may receive more attention or concentration than others depending on the interest or background of the individual student. During this rotation, the student will gain a better understanding of the scope and limitations of the hospital laboratory and pathology services and will better understand the role of the hospital pathologists and the laboratory in the overall care of patients and function of the institution.