PTH 781 Research in Pathology
Students may arrange research rotations individually with faculty at Rush. In order to receive credit for such a rotation, the person to whom the student will be responsible must write a letter describing the student's activities, responsibilities, amount of supervision, and the specific dates of the rotation. Credit toward graduation is granted assuming that the research project is ongoing throughout the academic year. Students must submit a proposal to the Office of Clinical Curriculum for approval at least eight weeks before the rotation and must have written approval from the Office of Clinical Curriculum before beginning the rotation. Research rotations are scheduled for a minimum of four weeks of credit with the expectation that the full project will extend beyond the formal course duration. Depending on the proposal, the weeks of credit may or may not apply to the rule of 8-weeks’ maximum credit for coursework in a single subspecialty. This decision is at the discretion of the Office of Medical Student Programs. [4 weeks]

PTH 791 Pathology Clerkship
This elective is aimed at students who are considering post-graduate training in Pathology, and students who desire to enhance and complement their knowledge of general pathology. During the 4-6-week elective, the student will get to appreciate what training in pathology is all about, and realize that there are many aspects in this intriguing field. For the past several years there has been a positive transformation in the field which has awakened the interest of medical students, physicians, and the community-at-large. Pathologists more than ever are perceived as critical members of the healthcare team. The student will have hands-on experience in the techniques of grossing specimens in surgical pathology, molecular diagnostic techniques, image analyses, and clinical laboratory procedures. The student is encouraged to get involved in the performance of autopsies, including weekends, if so desired. On their last day of the elective, the students are expected to prepare a 20-minute presentation to the department on a topic mutually agreed upon with the Course Director. The students will have intimate contact with the residents and attending staff. Their activities will be supervised by the Course Director on a regular basis. The student’s evaluations will be completed based on the input of residents and attendings with whom the student worked. Prerequisites: MED 701. FA WI SP SU [4 or 6 weeks]