Program Overview
Touro University's Pathologists' Assistant Master of Science program prepares students for a career in pathology, focusing on laboratory work and specimen examination. The two-year program includes a solid foundation in biomedical sciences, pathology coursework, and clinical rotations, equipping graduates for roles in hospitals, medical examiner's offices, and forensic settings. With a high demand for certified professionals, graduates can expect a median salary of around $115,000.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
The Pathologists' Assistant (PathA) Master of Science program at Touro University is the first of its kind in New York and was designed to meet the increasing demand for pathologists' assistants over the coming decades. The program prepares graduates for an in-demand career in pathology, with a focus on laboratory work and the examination of specimens.
Objectives:
- Provide students with a solid foundation in biomedical sciences, pathology coursework, and clinical rotations.
- Develop students' expertise in the areas of human anatomy, physiology, and other subspecialties.
- Train students to analyze pathological processes and provide support to pathologists in the laboratory and during surgical procedures.
Program Description:
The full-time, two-year program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of pathology. During the first three semesters, students will primarily learn through lectures, virtual microscope and slide review, simulated dissections, and other instructional methods. The fourth, fifth, and sixth semesters consist of 40 weeks of clinical rotations in hospitals and labs in the tristate region, where students will apply their knowledge in practical settings.
Outline:
Semester 1:
- Clinical Anatomy and Embryology I
- Medical Genetics
- Histology
- Pathology I
Semester 2:
- Clinical Anatomy and Embryology II
- General and Systemic Pathology I
- Microbiology
- Immunology
Semester 3:
- General and Systemic Pathology II
- Clinical Hematology
- Molecular Pathology
- Laboratory Management
Semester 4:
- Surgical Pathology Rotation
- Clinical Correlations II
- Gross Dissection I
Semester 5:
- Autopsy Pathology Rotation
- Clinical Correlations III
- Gross Dissection II
Semester 6:
- Forensic Pathology Rotation
- Clinical Correlations IV
Teaching:
The program is taught by a faculty of highly trained and knowledgeable MDs and PhDs in pathology and related disciplines. Faculty members work closely with students throughout the program, providing guidance in the laboratory and during clinical rotations.
Careers:
Graduates of the Pathologists' Assistant program are prepared for a variety of careers in the field of pathology, including:
- Hospital-based pathologists' assistants
- Medical examiner's office pathologists' assistants
- Forensic pathologists' assistants
- Research pathologists' assistants The current national median salary for pathologists' assistants is around $115,000, with a high demand for certified professionals.
