Resident Manual

CYTOPATHOLOGY ROTATION - BLOCK 2
MONTHS 3 AND 4

Goals

1. Familiarity with cytology of Respiratory Tract, Urinary Tract, Gastro-intestinal Tract, Effusions, and CSF
   - Normal cellular elements
   - Malignant changes and criteria for classification
   - Benign/reactive/inflammatory changes
   - Cytopreparatory techniques
2. Continued study of Gyn cytology

Requirements

1. Attendance at daily Cytology sign-out
   - Review all Gyn and non-Gyn cases prior to sign-out
   - Provide clinical correlation and follow-up, as appropriate
   - Contribute to Study Set collection
2. Reading assignments and Glass Slide Study Sets
3. Microscope Didactic Sessions with SFF – minimum 1 hour per week
4. Learn basic technique of needle aspiration
5. Observe/assist with cytopreparation (1/2 day Month 4)
6. Present cases at Surgical Pathology Unknowns Conference (at least 4 cases)

Evaluation

1. Written evaluation of rotation by resident on form provided
2. Complete checklist, have approved by CSA
3. Satisfactory completion of Fluids Post-Test (month 4)

• Cytopathology Rotation Block 1 - Months 1 and 2

• Cytopathology Rotation Block 2 - Months 3 and 4

• Cytopathology Rotation Block 3 - Months 5 and 6

• Cytopathology Rotation - Additional Study

• Cytopathology Rotation - Checklist

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