Gynecologic pathology as a hybrid subspecialty.
Gynecologic pathology is a discipline that encompasses the pathologic changes of the female genital tract and placenta. As a field, it may encompass 30-50% of the overall case load of surgical pathology. Five pathways of study that may lend to a career concentrated in gynecologic pathology are reviewed. Pathology training, with pathology board certification in anatomic or anatomic and clinical pathology, with fellowship training in gynecologic pathology, is the course of training taken by those in active concentrated practice in this field. The advantages and disadvantages of the various training options in gynecologic pathology are discussed. The advantages of additional training and experience in cytopathology as well as the advantages of clinical experience in gynecology and obstetrics are discussed.
Department of Pathology, University of Florida College of Medicine, Gainesville 32610.
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D005260:Female; D006176:Gynecology / Q000379:methods; D006801:Humans; D008511:Medicine; D010336:Pathology / Q000379:methods; D013038:Specialization; D013044:Specialty Boards