CYTOPATHOLOGY

The Cytopathology rotation is three months in length. The laboratory is under the directorship of Marluce Bibbo, M.D., who is assisted by attending Assistant Director, Moira Wood, M.D. The goal of the rotation is to provide basic and advanced training in all aspects of cytopathology including fine needle aspiration and research techniques applied to cytopathology in preparation for diagnostic proficiency in this discipline.

Residents are actively involved in the sign-out of current cases with attending cytopathologists. In addition, 4000 glass slide study sets are available for review with emphasis on correlation of cytology findings and surgical pathology diagnoses. Residents review all consultation cases referred to the Department.

Residents are actively involved in the procurement and on-site evaluation of fine needle aspiration biopsies. The cytology fellow assists in the training of residents.

Opportunities for research experience in collaboration with Staff Cytopathologists are available for additional elective time following the mastering of the basic cytopathology principles during the initial three-month rotation.