BMS 8661: Research in Pathology

NOTE: Approval, dates, and duration of course must be arranged with a faculty mentor prior to registering.

Objectives

The primary objectives of this course are to teach the basic principles of investigative work with emphasis on:

1.  Formulation of a specific hypothesis
2. Critical analysis of pertinent literature
3. Development of an appropriate experimental design to test the hypothesis
4. Appreciation of methodological limitations and pitfalls
5. Analysis and interpretation of experimental data

Evaluation

• Monitoring the student's interest, initiative, and progress through daily interactions and at weekly research conferences
• Evaluating the student's problem solving ability and diligence in the performance of realistic research assignments
• Evaluating the student's judgment and critical approach in assigned library work as well as in analyzing and interpreting experimental data

The student will conduct investigative work in human or experimental pathology under the supervision of the senior investigator. These studies will use primarily morphologic and molecular techniques as well as animal models.

The staff pathologists will evaluate the student using a standardized student evaluation form.

For all pathology electives, please report by 8:00 AM on the first scheduled day. The James A. Haley VA Hospital can only accommodate one student per month, regardless of rotation.

MCC: Pathology office – 2070 B

T-VAH: 1D-191

HCME: Main Entrance

USF-MS: MDC 2049 (unless prior arrangements have been made)

TGH: B232

FBS: Main Entrance

When scheduling Pathology, students must contact the individuals below in advance to secure permission:

USF-MS: Sally Lamar (813) 396-2515

TGH: Tanisha Battle (813) 974-8364

T-VAH: William, Bulkeley, MD (813) 972-2000 ext. 3190

MCC: Ardeshir Hakam, MD and Prudence Smith, MD (813) 745-1874

HCME: Mary Mainland, MD (813) 914-4500

FBS: German LeParc, MD (727) 568-1161