Integrated Pathology Residency Program of
Barnabas Health

Program Overview

Facilities Program Structure Stipends Number of Residents Opportunities Sample Grid of Rotations

Facilities: The program uses the facilities of a large health care system that encompasses nine hospitals and offers numerous programs that benefit the communities that each institution serves. The Saint Barnabas Medical Center is a 600+ bed, tertiary care institution located in suburban Livingston. The department accessions and processes 25,000 surgical specimens, 10,000 cytology specimens, and 6 million clinical tests per year. The Newark Beth Israel Medical Center, located in Newark, affords the trainee the opportunity to experience pathology practice in an urban environment. The Monmouth Medical Center is located in Long Branch and offers a mix of urban and suburban practice. Overall, the facilities offer the opportunity for training that covers many aspects of pathology practice.

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Program Structure: The training period is 48 months leading to eligibility to sit for the certifying examination and subsequent certification in Anatomic and Clinical Pathology. Rotations in both disciplines are blended through each of four years resulting in 24 months of Anatomic Pathology training, 18 months of Clinical Pathology training, 3 months of mandatory rotations in distinct subspecialties and three months of elective time. Core rotations are taken at designated sites. Anatomic Pathology rotations are done through each of the three institutions, while Clinical Pathology rotations are at designated locations within the main institutions.

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Stipends: Salaries for 2002-2003 are $39,000 for PGY 1 with incremental increases of $2,000 per year of progression. Health benefits are available to trainees and their families. In addition, there is a yearly book allowance graduated for each level of training.

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Number of residents: The program is approved for a total of 19 residents. This usually translates to recruitment of 4-5 residents per year. In addition, one to two positions are currently available in the 5th or credentialling year.

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Opportunities: The program has vast resources in terms of study material due to its broad patient base. There is ample opportunity for grant-funded research and there are numerous ongoing projects that trainees can participate in. There is funding for residents to attend national meetings if they have research projects to present. There is available elective time that gives the resident the opportunity to further enhance their education in specific areas of interest.

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Sample Grid of Rotations:

12 Months

* 2 weeks toxicology
2 weeks laboratory administration

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