Undergraduate Medical Education

What do pathologists do and why is it important to know?

What is Pathology?

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This collection of videos gives a broad survey of what Pathologists do and how they support surgeons and help the patient get the medical information they need.

Whether you're beginning your medical journey or deepening your understanding of disease processes, this overview of pathology offers you educational resources that make pathology relevant, approachable, and engaging for any medical student in any medical specialty.

This site provides medical students with access to engaging online learning opportunities, implementation guidance for medical schools, and direct support from the College of American Pathologists (CAP). Discover additional resources to deepen your understanding of pathology and explore ways to strengthen pathology education within medical curricula.

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This series of videos is a brief, self-guided online course designed to give medical students clinically relevant exposure to pathology during the surgery clerkship. The course demonstrates how pathologists support surgical decision-making, diagnosis, patient management, and collaboration across the care team.

Format: Video

Time: Approximately 1 hour

Completion: Students should follow their school's instructions for submitting the course completion certificate.

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Kristen Johnson, PhD
Director of Evaluation Research and Analytics
College of American Pathologists
325 Waukegan Road
Northfield, IL 60093
Phone: 847-832-7366
Email: [email protected]