Department of
Pathology, Anatomy and Laboratory Medicine

Professionalism

Residents (all PGY levels) must demonstrate a commitment to carrying out professional responsibilities, adherence to ethical principles, and sensitivity to a diverse patient population. Residents are expected to:

  • Demonstrate respect, compassion, and integrity; a responsiveness to the needs of patients and society that supercedes self-interest with prompt response to calls from the clinical Chemistry lab, faculty and clinicians during their Chem/Immuno and Clinical Pathology on-call rotations and accountability for this.
  • Exhibit a commitment to excellence and on-going professional development by utilizing the available study materials within the department.
  • Demonstrate a commitment to ethical principles pertaining to provision of pathology services, confidentiality of patient information, informed consent, and business practices
  • Demonstrate appropriate behavior with the faculty, clinicians, their peers, and the administrative, technical and clerical staff of the hospital.