Pathologists'
Assistants (PAs) are highly trained health professionals who provide anatomic
pathology services under the direct supervision of a medically-qualified
pathologist. Pathologists’ Assistants
interact with pathologists carrying out their duties under the direction of a
Pathologist. The extra technical skills brought to the laboratory by the PAs,
standardize and enhance the overall quality in the practice of anatomic
pathology. The decreased time pathologists spend on more routine tasks enables
them to maximize their time spent on more complex problems and increase the
technical repertoire of the laboratory. The PAs assumes major responsibility
for the initial examination and dissection of all surgically removed tissues
and to a variable extent, for the dissection of bodies during post-mortem
examination. This two-year program, comprised of intense academic studies
combine with a one-year practicum, and a two month community elective, will
enable the students to earn a graduate degree. The Pathologists’ Assistant Program The Pathologists’ Assistant program
at Western University, Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry, Department
of Pathology offers the students the opportunity to train in the highly
specialized field of anatomical pathology. This two-year, full-time program
begins in September of each year. The first year is comprised of various
courses. The second year of the program is composed of rotations through the
hospital experience in autopsy and surgical pathology, research project and
completing a two month community elective. Degree Requirements: We require a Bachelor's Honours Degree (4 year) in Science, Medical Science
or equivalent, with a minimum average of 78% for a domestic student and 80% for
an international student. Within their undergraduate degree program students
must have completed introductory courses in Biochemistry, Biology/Biological
Sciences, Chemistry, Mathematics (or Calculus), Organic Chemistry, Physics
(optional) and an essay requirement (i.e. courses with a significant English
writing/composition component). Additional courses at the undergraduate level in
anatomy, histology, microbiology and physiology are strongly recommended. If
physiology has not been taken prior to admission, the student will be required
to take Physiology 130 offered through the Department of Physiology &
Pharmacology within their first year of study. Pathology Assistant Master's Program (MClSc - Masters of Clinical Science, Pathology Assistant)
Graduate Program
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