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Gregory J Davis, MD Univ of Kentucky Med Ctr Pathology & Lab Med Ste MS117 800 Rose St Lexington, KY 40536-0298

Tel: (859) 323-6183 Fax: (859) 323-2094

E-mail: gjdavis@email.uky.edu

Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency Program

The University of Kentucky Pathology residency training program is located in Lexington, KY. The Department of Pathology provides anatomic and clinical laboaratory services to University of Kentucky Hospital, Children's Hospital, Kentucky Clinic and the Veterans Affairs Medical Center. In addition, pathology services are also provided at St. Claire Medical Center located at Morehead.

In fulfilling its service responsibilities, the Department performs approximately 200 autopsies per year and processes over 19,000 surgical specimens. In addition, approximately 24,300 smears are received for cytological study. An additional 730 medical legal autopsies are performed by three medical examiners (faculty members) at the Commonwealth's Central Laboratory Facility in Frankfort and are available for residents' education.

The aim of program is to hone diagnostic skills, competence and accuracy in anatomical and laboratory pathology. The main focus of the program is to develop team based approach to work, self-directed learning and critical self evaluation. The four year training program is designed to provide comprehensive training in both anatomical and laboratory medicine.

Each year four residency positions are filled through NRMP match program. All residency applications are accepted through ERAS. The deadline for application is 15th. November.

Cytopathology Fellowship

(Filled through July 2013-2014)

This is a one-year clinically oriented program providing extensive training and experience in gynecologic, nongynecologic, and fine needle aspiration biopsy cytology. The pathology service performs majority of the aspirates at the University hospital and the adjacent VA hospital. The total number of cytology specimens accessioned annually is about 24,000 with about 13% abnormal gynecologic specimens, and over 1,700 FNAs. In addition, the training program is devoted to honing laboratory management and quality assurance skills. Opportunities are provided for teaching and research in cytopathology. Training in immunocytochemistry and other ancillary techniques are also included.


Combined Cytopathology / Surgical Pathology Fellowship

(Filled through 2011-12)

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