The Department of Pathology
Introduction
The Department of Pathology, Misan Medical College was established in 2010-2011.
It consists of office of the Head of the Department,, Secretariat, and Faculty members. The policy and duties of the department are the responsibility of the Department Council, which delegate’s part of its authorities to the head of the department. A number of Scientific and Administrative Committees , established by the college, are assigned the responsibility of specific areas of interest to the department. Teaching and research tasks are discussed and approved by the Department Council which also endorses the achievements of faculty. The Department Council endorses students’ performance and examination results before they are submitted to the college administration.
Principles of Pathology
Pathology is the study of disease. It is central to the whole practice of evidence- based medicine.
The course is an introduction to the study of disease, including pathology and dynamics of disease states. Disorders of the form and tissues are reviewed and their relationships to clinical manifestations are emphasized. Initial considerations concern general pathology, including such topics as cell damage, cell death, circulatory disorders, inflammatory conditions, genetic disease, neoplasia, infection and immunity, environmental pathology, etc. Attention thereafter is directed toward these factors as they apply in the different organ systems. Concepts integral to laboratory medicine are included throughout the course, with special emphasis on clinical pathology.
The course includes four hours of lecture and four hours of class inclusive sessions per week. The discussion group presents an opportunity to review microscopic slides, and case-oriented material, with emphasis on pathology. The lecture and discussion subject matter is coordinately scheduled to coincide with subjects being presented in other year or departments courses, including Microbiology, Pharmacology, and Introduction to Clinical Practice.
Departmental Mission Statement
The mission of the Department of Pathology within the broad missions of the Misan Medical College is to:
– Prepare third year medical students for their clinical years. The students learn about human diseases so that they may develop facility in the diagnosis of their patients’ medical problems.
-Provide an excellent clinical and laboratory services to the clinicians and patients we serve.
– Participate in and contribute to basic, applied and clinical research activities interdepartmentally and extramurally in the field of pathology.
Teaching is a significant part of the Department of Pathology’s mission. The scope of our curricula includes teaching and training of medical students, as well as to develop continuing Medical Education programs in pathology as needed by the Misan Medical College.
Our Vision
Our vision is to become a preeminent Department in the Misan Medical College, which is recognized for excellence in the education of students, and the innovative application of science and technology to the diagnosis and management of human disease.
The Department of Pathology supports the goals and common vision of the Misan Medical College. This vision reflects our commitment to excellence in:
- Teaching Medical student
- Support the local health care
- Conducting basic and clinical researches.
Our Philosophy
We are committed to striving for the highest quality education, scholarship, and clinical service in the discipline of Pathology. In the pursuit of excellence, we practice the highest level of professional ethics. We promote open and honest communication, and respect the dignity of all individuals. We foster organizational growth, innovation, and productivity by supporting personal development, empowerment, and a spirit of cooperation among our members.
–Objective:
The main objective of practical classes is to support the theory and to help the students to learn the basic practical principles in pathology.
The Practical classes include:
- Microscopic slides: 2 hrs. per week: Teach the student the microscopy.
- Pathological specimens with discussion: 1 hr. per week: Teach the student how to take specimens for histopathological examination, the ways of preservation, fixation and the histopathological techniques. Examine of available pathological specimens.
- Tutorials: One hour per week: The aims:
– Give the students the opportunity to ask further information.
– Give the opportunity to the teachers to assess the standard of their methods of teaching.
Annual assessment: Theory 70%; Practical 30%
-First Term: 10%
-Midyear: 20%
-Second term: 10%
-Final: 60%
Laboratories
Under the umbrella of the Department of Pathology, there two laboratories:
- Laboratory of Histopathology:
The mandates of this laboratory are:
- Teaching practical sessions on General and Systemic Pathology for the 3rd year students, Medical College of Misan.
- Conduction of researches on human Pathology.
- Laboratory of Molecular Pathology:
A nucleus for this laboratory was established in 2014 when two PCR (Conventional and Real time) were provided. Temporary space was allocated for this laboratory which is expected to move soon to a more suitable place a space-wise. Some equipment and chemicals are due to be purchased soon.