Program Overview
Summary of Residency Program
The ACGME-accredited Pathology Residency Program at the University of Missouri is dedicated to training the next generation of pathologists through a comprehensive curriculum that includes both anatomic and clinical pathology (AP/CP). The program offers various training tracks, including integrated four-year training and three-year AP- or CP-only options. Residents engage in diverse rotations across institutions, ensuring a rich educational experience, with notable outcomes including a 100% pass rate for American Board of Pathology examinations. The program enhances student learning through didactic sessions, hands-on experiences, and faculty mentorship, fostering a supportive environment for medical professionals pursuing careers in pathology.
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Pathology
IMG Friendly (Y/N)
Yes
IMG Friendly (detail)
International medical graduates must have passed USMLE Steps I, IICK, and IICS, must be ECFMG certified, must be eligible for Missouri medical licensure and must either be US citizens, US permanent residents or hold an appropriate visa to work as resident physicians. Satisfactory references are required. Applicants will find it advisable to demonstrate some experience in pathology, such as elective rotations in medical school, “observerships” or “externships” or prior residency training in another country.
Categorical Positions
Categorical Positions (detail)
The program involves traditional four-year integrated training in both anatomic (AP) and clinical pathology (CP), and for three year AP-only or CP-only training. Acceptance at advanced standing for AP, CP, or for a combined program is possible for residents who began training elsewhere by special arrangement.
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M263 Medical Science Building, One Hospital Drive, Columbia, MO 65212
Program Director
Deepthi Rao, MD
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Current Residents
Overview
The program has residents situated in University Hospital, the Harry S Truman Memorial Veteran’s Affairs Hospital, and Women’s Hospital, with two required outside rotations at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. Training involves exposure to a wide range of pathological diagnoses, collaborative learning in multidisciplinary settings, and active participation in teaching medical students and conducting research during residency.
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Curriculum & Education
Overview
All residents receive instruction in laboratory management and pathology informatics, and they actively participate in teaching medical students. They have didactic conferences daily, Monday through Friday, and various opportunities for clinical conferences and rotations in different subspecialties.
Application
Candidates should be graduates of approved schools of medicine in the U.S or Canada or of approved foreign medical schools. International medical graduates must have passed USMLE Steps I, IICK, and IICS, must be ECFMG certified, must be eligible for Missouri medical licensure, and must either be US citizens, US permanent residents or hold an appropriate visa to work as resident physicians. Satisfactory references are required. Applicants will find it advisable to demonstrate some experience in pathology (elective rotations in medical school, “observerships” or “externships”, prior residency training in another country) although this is not strictly required. Normal starting date is July 1. Applications must be submitted electronically through ERAS, preferably soon after it opens up each September.
# of Locations
Residents will work at University Hospital, Harry S Truman Memorial Veteran’s Affairs Hospital, Women’s Hospital, and have two required outside rotations at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City for pediatric surgical pathology and cytogenetics.
Fellowship
The Pathology Residency Program prepares residents for fellowships in their chosen subspecialties at prestigious major institutions, with graduates going on to advanced fellowship opportunities across various areas of pathology.
Resident Life
Overview
The ACGME-accredited residency program is dedicated to the thorough education and training of future pathologists, with tracks for traditional four-year integrated training in both anatomic (AP) and clinical pathology (CP), and for three year AP-only or CP-only training.
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# of Years of Program
The program typically lasts for four years, with some residents opting for a three-year AP-only or CP-only tracks.
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Benefits Overview
The program offers comprehensive education and training in various aspects of pathology, with experiences across multiple facilities, including University Hospital and Children’s Mercy Hospital in Kansas City.
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