OBJECTIVES

Knowledge

• The  Post Graduate (M.D) in Pathology should acquire  a high degree of theoretical  knowledge in morbid anatomy, histopathology, cytology and haematology.
• He  should  also have adequate  theoretical  knowledge to deal with diagnostic problems , investigations and their interpretation in clinical  pathology, chemical pathology and transfusion medicine.
• He should be conversant  with recent development  in the field of his  specialization.
• His knowledge in the subject  should be adequate  to impart training  to students  at all levels  including  Postgraduates.
• He should be able to  carryout meaningful  basic/applied research.

• The Specialist  should be capable  of carrying out most  of the important investigative  procedures pertaining to  the pathology to aid diagnosis, treatment  and prevention of  diseases
• Should be  skilled and competent enough to provide professional inputs to assist practitioners of medicine  in diagnosis, treatment  and  prevention of diseases.
• Should have adequate teaching skill to  train, evaluate and guide others in theoretical  and practical aspects of the subject.
• Should have fair skill to innovate and improve investigative techniques and research procedures.
• Should be  adept  and resourceful to seek, select and appraise suitable material to update his  knowledge and improve his skill.
• Should be capable of planning, organizing and establishing Pathology services/department in all types of medical establishments and ensure its smooth and efficient functioning.