OBJECTIVES FOR PGY-V FROZEN SECTION ROTATION
OVERVIEW
To enable residents to become proficient in the preparation of a frozen section for rapid diagnosis and intra-operative consultation. The resident will be expected to perform gross and microscopic examination of specimens as well as reporting of results. The staff Pathologist on duty supervises the resident and will co-signs all reports.
OBJECTIVES
1. MEDICAL EXPERT
1.1. Appropriate gross examination, dissection, and selection/sampling of fresh tissue for microscopic review
1.2. Appropriate technique in embedding, cutting, and staining of frozen sections
1.3. Demonstrate a microscopic approach to specimens commonly submitted for frozen section and the ability to make accurate and timely …show more content…
Instruct and work effectively and efficiently with junior residents and technical staff during frozen section
5.3. Understand the approximate rates of diagnostic accuracy, false positives and false negatives during frozen section, and be able to communicate reasons of uncertainty to the surgical team
5.4. Recognize quality control procedures for frozen section diagnosis (comparison to final diagnosis)
6. SCHOLAR
6.1. Review text and papers relevant to common frozen section diagnosis
6.2. Focus on developing and practicing techniques used in embedding, cutting, and staining of frozen sections
7. PROFESSIONAL
7.1. Demonstrate integrity and respect when dealing with other residents, technical staff and supervisors
7.2. Recognize personal limitation and seek appropriate assistance. Act as an appropriate role model for junior residents and students
7.3. Be able to accept and evaluate criticism and to take appropriate steps to improve as required
7.4. Practice in an ethically responsible manner that respects the medical, legal and professional obligations
7.5. Have a high degree of self-awareness and insight, and be able to self-evaluate
7.6. Exhibit appropriate personal and interpersonal professional
OVERVIEW
To enable residents to become proficient in the preparation of a frozen section for rapid diagnosis and intra-operative consultation. The resident will be expected to perform gross and microscopic examination of specimens as well as reporting of results. The staff Pathologist on duty supervises the resident and will co-signs all reports.
OBJECTIVES
1. MEDICAL EXPERT
1.1. Appropriate gross examination, dissection, and selection/sampling of fresh tissue for microscopic review
1.2. Appropriate technique in embedding, cutting, and staining of frozen sections
1.3. Demonstrate a microscopic approach to specimens commonly submitted for frozen section and the ability to make accurate and timely …show more content…
Instruct and work effectively and efficiently with junior residents and technical staff during frozen section
5.3. Understand the approximate rates of diagnostic accuracy, false positives and false negatives during frozen section, and be able to communicate reasons of uncertainty to the surgical team
5.4. Recognize quality control procedures for frozen section diagnosis (comparison to final diagnosis)
6. SCHOLAR
6.1. Review text and papers relevant to common frozen section diagnosis
6.2. Focus on developing and practicing techniques used in embedding, cutting, and staining of frozen sections
7. PROFESSIONAL
7.1. Demonstrate integrity and respect when dealing with other residents, technical staff and supervisors
7.2. Recognize personal limitation and seek appropriate assistance. Act as an appropriate role model for junior residents and students
7.3. Be able to accept and evaluate criticism and to take appropriate steps to improve as required
7.4. Practice in an ethically responsible manner that respects the medical, legal and professional obligations
7.5. Have a high degree of self-awareness and insight, and be able to self-evaluate
7.6. Exhibit appropriate personal and interpersonal professional