Residents seeking training in CP only at Stanford begin with 24 months of structured training followed by 12 months of flexible training, as outlined below.

• Twelve months of training in the four major established areas of laboratory medicine: chemistry/immunology, hematology/coagulation, microbiology/virology, and transfusion medicine. These are divided into introductory rotations of two months, followed by one-month return visits to each after all of the areas have been experienced.

• Two months of training in laboratory genetics (biochemical genetics, molecular genetics and cytogenetics).

• Two months of training in pediatric laboratory medicine.

• Two months of training in general laboratory medicine at the Palo Alto Veterans Administration Medical Center (PAVAMC).

• Six months unassigned (content to be determined by the resident and her/his mentor).

Flexible Training in Pathology (12 months)

The third year of required training may be customized by the resident to meet her or his individual needs. A wide variety of patient care or clinical, translational or basic research opportunities exists. Moreover, departmental funding is available to support suitable research projects, whether these are conducted within the Pathology Department or with other Stanford faculty.