Anatomic Pathology, MS at Tulane University

A full-time, two-year professional Master of Science run by the Pathologists' Assistant Program that prepares graduates as advanced practitioners in anatomic pathology. The programme admits 8-12 students annually and combines classroom instruction with clinical training at partner sites across the country.

Faculty: School of Medicine  |  Department: Pathologists' Assistant Program  |  Duration: 2 years full-time; 80 credit hours  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: New Orleans, LA, United States

What you will study

Year 1 covers applied human anatomy, microscopic anatomy, physiology, surgical pathology techniques, autopsy pathology and mechanisms of disease. Clinical rotations begin in the summer of Year 1 and Year 2 is entirely Anatomic Pathology Clerkship, with rotations in surgical, autopsy, forensic, clinical, hematopathology, cytopathology, pediatric and digital pathology.

Career pathways

Pathologists' Assistant roles in anatomic pathology; the degree is not contingent on passing an external certification exam such as the ASCP Board of Certification exam.

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