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Residency Program

The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine offers a comprehensive, well-balanced AP/CP training program that prepares graduates to become highly competent practitioners and leaders within the field of pathology. The program is designed to ensure residents are well-prepared for their next endeavor — whether it’s a career in private practice or academia. Graduates have a strong track record of achievement and have been successful in their ability to secure competitive fellowship positions and jobs in private practice and academic settings. IU School of Medicine also offers excellent sub-specialty training opportunities, and many residents choose to stay and complete their fellowship training with the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

While rigorous, the program curriculum provides a great deal of flexibility and allows residents to better tailor their training to fit individual goals.

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The department takes a holistic approach to candidate selection, taking into account an applicant’s letters of recommendation, USMLE scores and a demonstrated interest in pathology, among other criteria.

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At the institutional and departmental levels, the Pathology residency program offers graduate medical education trainees a comprehensive and highly competitive benefits package.

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Graduates of the IU School of Medicine Pathology and Laboratory Medicine residency program typically go on to advanced subspecialty training in competitive fellowship programs.

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Hear from current and former residents about their experiences in the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine.

118,000

surgical cases

8,700

frozen sections

5,900

FNAs