Overview

Surgical Pathology at the MGH is divided into subspecialties.

Our concept of complete subspecialization was a system in which every specimen is initially received, processed, diagnosed, and reported by pathologists for whom it is in an area of particular interest and expertise; there is no "general" diagnostic pathology service.

Our Goal in Surgical Pathology is multivalent:
1) to provide the most accurate diagnoses
2) to maximize our clinical efficiency
3) to enhance communications with our subspecialized clinical colleagues
4) to promote faculty research efforts in subspecialty areas
5) to optimize teaching of residents and fellows.

This innovation in surgical pathology has proved highly popular and effective in meeting each of our goals. Complete subspecialization can only be accomplished in departments with sufficient volume in each area to warrant several staff members activity for each day's coverage.

The Current Surgical Pathology Subspecialties are listed below.

Each of these forms a working group lead by a senior pathologist. Each of these subspecialties has a research component and provides a framework for collaboration and academic pursuits.

You can learn more about the clinical and academic activities of our subspecialty services by clicking on the links.