Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine
Mission
The mission of the UTHSC Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine is to bring the benefits of the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine to the citizens of Tennessee and others through the pursuit of an integrated program of education, research, clinical care and public service.
The Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine will pursue this mission:
- By contributing to the medical education mission of the UTHSC student body, through offering specialty medical training in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and through contributing to graduate medical education in Experimental Pathology with a focus on Cancer Biology through the Integrated Biomedical Sciences Program.
- By conducting basic Experimental Pathology research in the mechanism of disease with a focus on cancer biology, and through clinical and translational research to improve diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases particularly through the application of precision medicine.
- By delivering high quality anatomic and clinical pathology services in affiliated institutions, including through laboratory directorships and participation in patient safety committees and programs.
- By serving as resources to community and professional organizations, the scientific community, policy makers, and the public in matters pertaining to basic mechanisms of diseases, and to appropriate use of existing and evolving pathology and laboratory medicine services.
Core Values
The core values of the Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in realizing our vision and achieving our mission are:
- The continuous pursuit of excellence and dedication to the profession and the institution.
- A strong sense of professionalism, respect, integrity, and accountability among faculty, fellows, residents, and staff.
- An emphasis on discovery, innovation, and implementation of novel approaches.
- Intraprofessional interaction, interdisciplinary collaboration, and healthcare team integration.
- A focus on continuous improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practice.
- Diversity in faculty, fellows, residents, and staff.
Congratulations to Our 2022 Pathology Residency Graduates!
Five residents will complete their pathology residency training on June 30, 2022.
We are so proud of Drs. Alnoor, Laura Bagwell, Shuyu E, Ibrahim Ortanca, and Qandeel
Sadiq. Congratulations and best wishes on the next steps of your careers!
Sadiq Named for Several Awards
Dr. Qandeel Sadiq was named as a resident inductee to the UTHSC Chapter of Alpha Omega
Alpha, an honor reserved for high-achieving trainees who were not named to AOA previously
in their medical school career. Dr. Sadiq also received The President's Award from
the Pakistani-American Pathologists' Society in March 2022, a high honor from this
national organization.
Dr. Shuyu E Awarded Research Grant, Travel Award
Dr. Shuyu E was awarded a Society of '67 Trainee Project Grant from the Association
of Pathology Chairs to fund her research interest in hematology. She also recently
returned from an in-depth elective experience at Ventana labs in Arizona after being
awarded a 2022 Advanced Training Grant in Translational Diagnostics from the College of American
Pathologists.