Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium Program

The Anatomic & Clinical Pathology Residency program at Loma Linda University Health offers a comprehensive pathology education and training in a collegial, family-like Christian atmosphere. It is an integrated AP/CP Residency Program that provides core training in both anatomic and clinical pathology throughout all four years, ensuring exposure to varied cases. The program focuses on high-quality education with flexibility to meet residents' individual training interests and schedules. Residents benefit from extensive grossing support, unique rotating 4-day structure, and dedicated Surgical Pathology Orientation. The program values resident wellness, work/life balance, and preparing residents for private practice settings.

The program is situated just south of the San Bernardino Mountains and the largest Tertiary Care center in the Inland Empire, providing diverse pathology experiences in neuropathology, dermatopathology, renal pathology, pediatric pathology, and hematopathology. The program emphasizes educating residents in a wide range of subspecialty areas and clinical practice.

The program has over 20 faculty members with subspecialty expertise in clinical and anatomic pathology. Residents are trained for a rewarding career in either academic pathology or private practice. The curriculum includes structured teaching and clinical programs to foster residents' maturation into excellent physicians.

The residents at LLU Pathology enjoy a collaborative and collegial atmosphere, sharing a common interest in becoming well-rounded diagnosticians. The program supports individual career goals and provides diverse educational experiences.

The program provides opportunities for elective rotations during the 48-month training program. There are various subspecialty clinical pathology rotations, extensive grossing support, regular didactic conferences, and financial support for educational materials and conferences. Residents also benefit from a diverse case mix and exposure to complex cases.

Residents in the AP/CP track have rotational experiences in surgical pathology, autopsies, cytopathology, hematopathology, and subspecialty clinical pathology sections. The curriculum is structured to provide graduated responsibilities and prepare residents for board exams and clinical practice.

Residents are encouraged to apply their interests in elective rotations and pursue research projects. The program provides support for residents to attend professional meetings and offers ample vacation time. Resident call responsibilities are assigned based on AP and CP rotations, ensuring a balanced workload.

The program does not offer fellowships to allow residents comprehensive learning opportunities. However, residents have secured competitive fellowships at prestigious institutions after completing the program. The program values resident education as a primary mission, emphasizing diverse training experiences across residency and fellowship programs.

Virtual interviews via Zoom are conducted for resident selection. The program has a comprehensive curriculum that reinforces concepts from various subspecialty areas, promotes individual resident interests, and fosters professional and personal growth.