Sample Schedules
Sample Rotation Schedule
Blocks:
- In PGY 1,3 and 4 there are thirteen 4-week blocks in the academic year
- In PGY 2, there are four 3-month threads.
Electives: 8 blocks offered; Maximum of 3 away rotations and maximum of 6 research rotations can be included in elective time
Vacation:
- In PGY 1, 3 and 4, vacation can be scheduled as two 2-week vacations or 1 4-week vacation
- In PGY 2, vacation can be scheduled as four 1-week vacations, two 2-week vacations or one 4-weel vacation, as long as the time is scheduled for a max of 2 weeks away from a single thread
Sample Rotation Schedule (PDF)
Sample Conference Schedule
Core Pathology lectures are intended to cover high-yield topics annually and low-yield topics bi-annually; 80% overall attendance is required for all residents.
Lecturers are asked to wrap up by 8:50 a.m. to allow residents time to get to their training site by 9 a.m.
* Wednesdays are reserved as a break day but are used to accommodate special topics and a monthly Residents’ Meeting.