The pathologist assistant program at Drexel University College of Medicine culminates in a Master of Pathologists' Assistant degree. The two-year, full-time program begins in May of each year. The program includes a year of classroom instruction followed by a year of clinical rotations designed to provide each student with progressive experience in autopsy and surgical pathology. A bachelor’s degree in a biological or allied health science field, with at least a 3.0 GPA, and prerequisite courses in anatomy, physiology and microbiology are minimum requirements for the program, which is accredited by National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
Drexel University College of Medicine
?245 North 15th Street, Mail Stop 344
?Philadelphia, PA 19102-1192
215-762-4692
drexelmed.edu
The pathologist assistant program at West Virginia University culminates in a Master of Health Science degree. The pathologist assistant program is a recent addition to WVU; the first class was admitted in January 2008. The program admits 12 students a year and is accredited by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences. Courses include advanced forensic photography, human anatomy, microbiology, clinical laboratory management and anatomical pathology techniques. The first year consists primarily of classroom instruction, which is followed the second year by rotations in surgical and autopsy pathology. The schedule is intense and students are advised not to attempt to work while attending the program. Prerequisites include a bachelor’s degree in any science field, including, but not limited to, nursing, chemistry, biology and forensic science with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0.
West Virginia University
930 Chestnut Ridge Road
Morgantown, WV 26505-2807
304-598-4890
health.wvu.edu
Ohio State's pathologist assistant program is an extremely competitive program--only two students are admitted into the program each year. The 24-month continuous, intensive program culminates in a Master of Science degree in Pathology. The program begins with a summer of observation in a surgical pathology room, followed by a year of classroom instruction in courses that include surgical pathology and clinical rotations, medical terminology, human anatomy, human embryology, human histology and organ system physiology. The second year is clinical; students work under the supervision of attending pathologists and participate in externships. Applicants must possess a bachelor's or master's degree in a medical science field, with preference given to applicants with a degree in a biomedical or natural science field, and show an overall GPA of 3.25 or greater. Prerequisites include general chemistry, organic or biochemistry, biologic sciences and microbiology. The program is accredited by National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences.
The Ohio State University
129 Hamilton Hall
1645 Neil Avenue
Columbus, OH 43210
614-292-2064
osu.edu