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Residency Training in the Department of Pathology and Immunology requires a full-time commitment. Accordingly, the Department prohibits "moonlighting" by clinical housestaff. This policy is discussed with residents and fellows at the departmental orientation each academic year.

Anatomic Pathology and laboratory medicine residents work closely with department faculty in one-on-one interactions involving interpretation and diagnosis of autopsies and surgical specimens, and in clinical laboratory diagnosis. All residents are encouraged to seek the ongoing counsel of their faculty advisors in selecting curricular options, in designing elective activities and in career planning. Residents also are strongly encouraged and provided ample opportunities to undertake in-depth investigative activities with any individual faculty mentors. Residents who aspire to academic careers in basic scientific investigation will develop long-term mentoring relationships with Washington University scientists in whose laboratories they undertake postdoctoral research training.

The Department of Pathology and Immunology values the continuous input of residents in constantly refining and improving our residency program. Residents are strongly encouraged to discuss any academic or personal issues with their advisors or the department faculty member whom they feel would be most appropriate. Specific issues should be discussed first with their advisors and then the chief resident in Anatomic Pathology or laboratory medicine who can usually help in reaching resolution. If a matter requires further consideration, residents or their advisors should consult the chief of service (surgical pathology, autopsy pathology or laboratory medicine) and, if necessary, the department chair. Residents also give input about the program and the faculty at an annual program/faculty review.