Medical Sciences - University of the West Indies

FACULTY OF MEDICAL SCIENCES
DM Part IDM Part II
Course
Course CodeCourse Name
RETH 9004DM Pathology
Course Description:
The DM Anatomical Pathology programme is a four
year graduate courses which aims to provide the
graduate with the knowledge and skills to function
as a consultant Anatomical Pathologist equipped for
independent practice in hospital-based and standalone
clinical laboratories.
Additional Information/Notes:
During the programme, students will be expected to
teach undergraduate medical students and other allied
professionals and to present the research work
of the department at learned conferences locally and
internationally. With advancement through the programme,
senior students will be involved in the guidance
of residents at lower stages of training.
Department Contact Information:
Department of PathologyUniversity of the West IndiesMona,
Kingston 7Jamaica W.I.Ph: (876) 927-
1410 / 977-3942Fax: (876) 977-1811
Programme Coordinator: Dr Nadia P Williams
DM (Pathology)
Specializations/Options:
Chemical Pathology
Programme Objectives:
The objectives of the programme are to:
Provide a solid foundation in the theory and practice
of pathology as a clinical laboratory science
Provide training in the diagnosis of disease by labo-
ratory methods
Provide the graduate with the knowledge and skills
to function as a consultant Pathologist equipped for
independent practice in hospital-based and standalone
clinical laboratories
Encourage the development of attitudes that are essential
for life-long learning, scholarly enquiry and
professional problem solving as pathologists in the
context of an evolving body of scientific and professional
knowledge
Entry Requirements:
(See general regulations Doctor of Medicine)
Applicants should be Medical Graduates of a University
or Medical School recognized by the University
of the West Indies and fully registered in the territory
or territories in which training will take place
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