While no two days are exactly the same, each day's structure is designed to provide maximum opportunities for collaboration and learning.
8–9 am | Fellows Conference
The first hour of the day is a dedicated, protected time for fellows to participate in in-person didactics. These sessions occur every Monday and Wednesday in the pathology conference room and offer a consistent opportunity for focused learning and professional development.
9–9:30 am | Morning Prep & Coffee
Fellows gather in the fellows' room for a brief coffee break and preparation time. This time is used to organize their day and connect with peers before clinical duties begin.
9:30–9:45 am | Morning Huddle
Fellows attend a daily informal huddle in the gross room, where they meet with pathologist assistants and faculty to discuss the OR schedule and anticipated cases. The fellow assigned to the Surgical Pathology Rapids service leads the huddle. This process builds teamwork and refines communication skills.
9:45 am–5 pm | Core Clinical Work & Conferences
Fellows spend this time previewing cases, grossing specimens or performing autopsies, depending on their assigned rotation. Throughout the week, they also attend various interdisciplinary conferences where they can collaborate closely with clinical team members. These weekly conferences may include QA Consensus Meetings, tumor boards and autopsy QA discussions.
5–6 pm | Daily Wrap-Up
At the end of each day, fellows finalize tasks, review any pending assignments and prepare for the next day. Fellows on-call will continue duties as needed.
