Pathology informatics is a dynamic and increasingly sophisticated specialization with a wide range in scope, timeline, and impact. The pathology informatics core rotation is a unique experience designed to involve our trainees longitudinally in this important area at UTSW. Residents participate during their second year under the guidance of our pathology informatics faculty. Training focuses on the evaluation, implementation, utilization, and governance of pathology and laboratory information systems, data resources, and automation technologies across the clinical and research enterprises.

The rotation consists of two parts: 1) Monthly topical discussions of ongoing informatics initiatives across the medical system throughout the PGY-2 year. 2) Dedicated two-week block focusing on individualized informatics learning and direct participation in stakeholder meetings and activities. The aim of the rotation is to familiarize residents with all major aspects of the work of pathologist informaticians, and foster interest in advanced studies, fellowships, and careers overlapping pathology and clinical informatics.

Rotation Director: Ray Zhang, M.D., Ph.D. (ray.zhang@utsouthwestern.edu).