Upon completion of the program, the pathologists? assistant (PA) graduate will be qualified to (under the supervision of a pathologist): Surgical pathology Ensure correct specimen identification and submission techniques prior to processing. Supervise specimen accessioning and laboratory information systems for correct patient and specimen correlation. Recognize and identify pathology in surgical specimens, correlating the correct technique for dissection and evaluation for tissue submission. Order special testing on tissues as necessary to specimen management, including radiology, immunohistochemistry, flow cytometry, cytogenetics, immunofluorescence, microbiology, etc. Perform stat frozen section and special testing procedures, such as kidney biopsy evaluation, intraoperatively. Correlate the full patient history and treatment with pathologic findings for professional presentation. Manage and train other health-care professionals such as residents, medical students, and PA students in surgical pathology. Manage the surgical pathology suite while acting as liaison to nursing, surgery, and other hospital services. Autopsy pathology