Overview: The Academic Programme of the Department of Pathology is designed to provide structured undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, practical training, and research-oriented learning. The programme aims to develop a comprehensive understanding of disease processes, laboratory diagnosis, and the correlation between pathological findings and clinical presentations.

Our Academic Objectives:

• To provide comprehensive and structured teaching in Pathology.
• To develop strong diagnostic and analytical skills.
• To integrate pathological findings with clinical and radiological information.
• To provide hands-on training in modern diagnostic techniques.
• To encourage research, innovation, and evidence-based practice.
• To promote continuous professional development and lifelong learning.
• To prepare students and postgraduate trainees for academic and professional excellence.

The undergraduate programme focuses on the basic principles of pathology and their application to clinical medicine.

Teaching activities include:

• Didactic lectures
• Small-group teaching
• Tutorials and integrated teaching
• Practical demonstrations
• Histopathology slide sessions
• Hematology practicals and peripheral blood smear examination
• Case-based discussions
• Clinical-pathological correlation
• Internal assessment and formative examinations
• Preparation for university examinations

The postgraduate programme emphasizes advanced theoretical knowledge, diagnostic expertise, research skills, and professional development.

Teaching activities include:

• Seminars
• Journal clubs
• Case presentations
• Slide seminars
• Gross specimen discussions
• Histopathology discussions
• Cytology discussions
• Hematology case discussions
• Integrated clinico-pathological meetings
• Thesis/dissertation work
• Research methodology training
• Interdepartmental meetings
• CME programmes and workshops