Program Overview
The University of Toledo Pathology Department provides opportunities for eight residents in a fully approved program in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. Residents can concentrate on anatomic and/or clinical pathology as part of this 4-year residency program.
The division of Anatomic Pathology provides training in autopsy and surgical pathology, cytology, electron and fluorescence microscopy, immunohistochemistry and immunopathology, neuropathology, dermatopathology, and other specialty areas. Special training in forensic pathology is available. The Division of Clinical Pathology includes clinical chemistry, toxicology, hematology, blood banking, immunology, microbiology and virology, molecular diagnostics, cytogenetics, tissue typing, and flow cytometry.
One of the strengths of this program is the opportunity to gain experience and training in related services such as:
The American Red Cross
Lucas County Coroner’s Office
Akron Children's Hospital (Pediatric Pathology)
The program for each resident can be tailored to his or her interest and capabilities with special emphasis in any of the subspecialties desired. Administrative and managerial skills are included at all levels with the development of major responsibility in the final year.
Active participation in research is encouraged.
Accreditations
| ACGME |
American Accreditation Committee for Graduate Medical Education |
| AABB |
American Association of Blood Banks |
| ASHI |
American Society for Histocompatibility and Immunogenetics |
| CAP |
College of American Pathologists |
Salary and Benefit Information (effective July 1, 2007)
| 1st year |
$41,566 |
| 2nd year |
$42,813 |
| 3rd year |
$44,097 |
| 4th year |
$45,420 |
All residents are provided with hospitalization insurance, professional liability insurance, uniforms, as well as allowances and expenses for books, professional meetings, and workshops. Other benefits include a childcare nursery for a nominal fee. |
