Residency
Our mission is to prepare the resident for a successful career in a wide variety of areas in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. In addition to developing an extensive knowledge base, the training fosters and emphasizes the developing of continuous learning as a life-long habit, and service to patients as a first priority. The healthcare needs of our patients will be treated in a safe, cost-effective, patient-centered environment that ensures high quality, consistency and respect.
Program Aims
- When training is complete, the individual should be exceedingly competent in overall Pathology skills, an excellent diagnostician, understand the role of medical lab director, an effective communicator and patient care focused.
- After completing the program, the resident should be able to practice his/her specialty with distinction within a variety of healthcare environments and maintain this excellence for the length of his/her career.
- Residents who complete the program will have competence in general AP/CP pathology, a strong understanding of disease pathways and outcomes, technologies to diagnose them, qualified to enter a fellowship program, and excel in individual goals, however the program will also prepare the resident to practice in a career that is increasingly becoming self-specialized.
- It is our program’s goal to train and cultivate pathologists who can ultimately practice in the state of Tennessee.
Resident Resources and Information
Dr. Tejesh Patel Appointed to Dual Chair Role in Pathology and Dermatology
Tejesh Patel, MD, FAAD, has been named chair of the University of Tennessee Health
Sciences College of Medicine’s Department of Pathology, effective July 1. Dr. Patel has served as interim chair since March 2024. He has
also served as chair of the Kaplan-Amonette Department of Dermatology since 2018 and will now lead both departments. Read More!
Celebrating Excellence: Dr. Jasmine Jefferson, Class of 2026
We are incredibly proud of our 2026 residency graduate, Jasmine Jefferson.
Dr. Jefferson is also the recipient of the 2026 Sonia Masoud Award for Academic Excellence. Congratulations, Dr. Jefferson — we wish you continued success and all the best in your future endeavors.