Message from the Chair
Welcome to the Department of Pathology at Pennsylvania Hospital, Philadelphia. The Pennsylvania Hospital prides itself as the Nation’s first hospital that was established in 1751. In its rich history of over two centuries, the hospital has played a vital role in shaping health care in the entire country.
The department of Pathology has always played an integral part in the multidisciplinary value based and patient centric care in the era of evidence based personalized medicine. Our faculty with diverse expertise provides excellent diagnostic services in anatomic and clinical pathology. As part of the PennLabs under the University of Pennsylvania Health System, the department works in tandem with the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania in both patient care, education and research.
The department offers a four year anatomic and clinical pathology residency program and surgical pathology fellowships that attract strong candidates from diverse backgrounds. We are proud of our trainees who achieve success in American Board of Pathology certification, secure outstanding fellowships and job placements in both community and academic settings.
As chair, my aim is to infuse the department with excitement and support as we continue on this journey of creating next generation pathologists. Our expert team offers crucial support and mentorship needed for success.
Our Department continues to grow and thrive in our mission of providing excellent diagnostic services, and outstanding training opportunities, by promoting personal and professional growth. Philadelphia, which we fondly call the “City of Brotherly Love” provides an ambience that is rich in history, culture, and fosters personal,social and professional growth.
I look forward to welcoming you to learn and grow with us. Please feel free to contact us for more information regarding our dynamic environment.
With best regards,
About us
Pennsylvania Hospital prides itself as being the nation’s very first hospital, established in 1751 by Benjamin Franklin and Dr. Thomas Bond. During its unique history spanning nearly 3 centuries, the hospital has been an innovator in patient care, education and medical research. It has established a national reputation for routine and high-risk obstetrics, care of high-risk newborns and multiple births, among other medical and surgical specialties.
The department of Pathology has always played a key role in patient care in this era of evidence based personalized medicine. As part of the University of Pennsylvania Health System, the department provides excellent diagnostic services in anatomic and clinical pathology. Our experienced faculty are affiliated to the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania and, play a major role in education and research.
The pathology residency program at Pennsylvania Hospital is an ACGME accredited 4-year, combined Anatomic Pathology & Clinical Pathology (AP/CP) program, comprising 8 residency positions (generally 2 residents per year). As a teaching program within the University of Pennsylvania Health System, the residency program is able to provide an excellent learning opportunity for our residents. The residents achieve excellent success in the American Board of Pathology certification, and secure outstanding fellowships, and job placements in both community and academic settings.