UTHSC Pathologists' Assistant Program

During the first lab of the Introduction to Surgical & Autopsy Pathology course, our first-year students jump right into a hands-on “Skills Lab” experience. For many, this is their first time practicing essential grossing techniques!
Using a variety of food items as stand-ins for real specimens, students learn how to ink external surfaces, sample resection margins in multiple orientations, create even serial sections, and trim tissue to fit into cassettes - the same techniques used to prepare real tissue samples for histologic evaluation.
These foundational skills build confidence and precision, helping ensure our students are well prepared to transition to working with actual specimens in the lab.

Picture yourself in the Class of 2028! There is still plenty of time to apply for the cohort beginning in January 2027 - applications are open through May 31.

For complete details on our admissions requirements, or to contact us with your specific questions, visit our website here: https://www.uthsc.edu/health-professions/diagnostic-health-sciences/pathologists-assistant/admissions.php