Pathology is a bridge between the structural and laboratory sciences and clinical medicine. During the first two years of medical school the Department of Pathology participates in teaching that introduces students to the morphology and pathophysiology of disease processes that they will encounter the rest of their professional careers. In the clinical years the Department of Pathology, through electives in the affiliated hospital departments, teaching conferences and diagnostic presentations, provides the basis for clinical decision making and patient care. Within the departments of pathology at affiliated hospitals residency and fellowship programs train pathologists of the future. The goal of the Department of Pathology is to provide objective data and the ability to analyze it to our students, trainees and the clinicians in our region.

If you have questions about pathology, you may contact the department office at 330-543-8725 or e-mail mking@chmca.org. Written communication can be directed to Department of Pathology, Akron Children’s Hospital, One Perkins Square Akron, OH 44308-1062.