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for publication (may be done in collaboration with faculty and peers). Prerequisite: Nursing Science I and Nursing
Science II. Permission of department required. 3 units.
609B. Doctoral Seminar in Nursing Science III: Dissertation. Second semester of a two semester course. In this doctoral
seminar, the student will write the dissertation proposal. Topics for discussions will include theoretical, substantive and
methodological issues in planning longitudinal research, mentored research experiences, and mentored teaching
experiences. The student will write a data based manuscript, based on mentored research experiences, and submit for
publication (may be done in collaboration with faculty and peers). Prerequisite: Nursing Science I and Nursing Science
II. Consent of department required. 3 units.
Pathology
Professor Pizzo, Chair (301B Davison); Professor Abraham, Director of Graduate Studies (255 Jones); Professors
Abraham, Bigner, Dewhirst, Dzau, Friedman, Greenberg, Hoffman, Jirtle, Klintworth, Patz, Pizzo, Proia, Shelburne,
Staats, Sunday, Telen and Zalutsky; Associate Professors Hale, Kane, Kraus, Lawson, Marks, Nicchitta, Ortel, and
Sempowski; Assistant Professors Bachelder, Datto, Devi, Feng, Freedland, Ramsburg and Yan
The PhD program in the Department of Pathology is designed to train students for research and teaching careers
in molecular medicine and experimental pathology. Coursework aims to provide a clear understanding of disease
processes, while focusing on modern molecular approaches to understanding and treating human disease. Research in
the department covers the broad areas of inflammation, tumor biology, and vascular biology in a multidisciplinary
fashion, involving both basic scientists and clinician researchers. Further information can be obtained from the
director of graduate studies or from the departmental Web site at: pathology.mc.duke.edu.
Pathology (PATHOL)
220C. What Does A Pathologist Really Do?. The major objective of this selective is to provide the student with answers
to the following questions: a) What are the major areas that comprise the practice of pathology (Laboratory Medicine)?
What is Anatomic Pathology? Clinical Pathology (Laboratory Medicine)? What are the recognized sub-specialties in
pathology? b) How does the pathologist function as part of the health care team? What role does a pathologist play in
clinical decision making? c) If you practice Internal Medicine / Surgery / Pediatrics / Ob-Gyn / Primary Care, what can
the pathologist do for you? d) What is the pathologist's role as a teacher? Students will participate in several learning
experiences (2-3 days each) that involve working with faculty and residents in various sub-disciplines of pathology [e.g.,
autopsy, surgical pathology (frozen section diagnostic service, specimen accessioning/gross descriptions service,
diagnostic services), hematopathology/flow cytometry, neuropathology, dermatopathology, cytopathology/fine needle
aspiration service, molecular diagnostics, cytogenetics, immunopathology/transplantation pathology, transfusion
medicine, and others]. The exact set of experiences will depend on student interests, faculty availability, and number
of students on the service. In each case, every attempt will be made to give the student the types of experiences that allow
for fulfillment of the course objectives. Students will attend selected conferences and seminars and will meet with the
course director (or representative) at least twice during the selective. The majority of learning experiences will be in
the Department of Pathology at DUMC. A few are located at DVAMC and at the Franklin Park Clinical Laboratories.
Enrollment Max. 4. Location: M345 Davison (Duke S.) at 8:30 a.m. Dr. Buckley requests that students be on time.
Contact: please e-mail Dr. Buckley at patrick.buckley@duke.edu should you have questions. Buckley. 2 units.
223P. Autopsy Pathology I. A detailed consideration of the morpholgic, physiologic, and biochemical manfestations of
disease. Includes gross disesection, histologic examinations, processing, and analyzing of all autopsy findings under
tutorial supervision. Credit: 4. Instructor: DiBernardo and staff. 4 units.
225. Introduction to Systemic Histology. Organ system approach to microscopic identification of a variety of cell types
and tissues in histologic sections. Emphasis on the histology of normal organs. Laptop computer and/or microscope
required; contact instructor for specific information before registering. Consent of instructor required. Instructors: Hale
and Staff. 2 units.
241P. Pathologic Basis Of Clinical Medicine I. This course consists of lectures and seminars by the departments of
Medicine and Pathology faculty emphasizing both basic science and systemic pathologic topics. Credit: 4. Departments
of Pathology and Medicine faculty. 3 units.
250. General Pathology. This is the medical school core course in pathology. Lectures deal with broad concepts of
disease and underlying molecular mechanisms. Consent of instructor required. Instructor: Staff. 4 units.
251. Laboratory Course in General Pathology. Fundamentals of pathology are presented by correlating gross and
microscopic material to illustrate the structural changes in disease. Laboratories are broken into small groups of students
and are held under the guidance of staff pathologists. Consent of instructor required. Instructor: Staff. 2 units.
258. Cellular and Subcellular Pathology. The course consists of lectures and seminars on the alterations of cellular
structure and associated functions that accompany cell injury. Instructors: Shelburne and staff. 2 units.
275. Fundamentals of Electron Microscopy and Biological Microanalysis. Emphasis will be placed on preparative
procedures including freezing techniques and on the application of electron microscopy to ultrastructural pathology.
Scanning electron microscopy, X-ray microanalysis, and scanning ion microscopy will be discussed in addition to
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