Selective Pathology (PTH)
Specialty Description
Accredited Programs
137
Length of Training
1
Programs Requiring Step 1
--
Avg PGY-1 Salary
--
Avg Hours / Week
49 Hours
Avg Vacation Days
20 Days
Specialty Overview
Selective pathology provides an organized educational experience for qualified physicians seeking to acquire additional advanced competence in selective pathology.
Data reflects averages reported for the 2025 academic year.
Selective Pathology (PTH) Training
Graduate year 1 positions are not available immediately upon medical school completion.
Length of Training
1 Years
Minimum Prior Years Required
2 Years
Total Active Residents
171
Eligibility & Application Criteria
Types of Graduates
Average of PY1 Interviews
5.4
Percent of programs requiring Step 1 score for interview
--
Percent of programs requiring Level 1 score (for DOs) for interview
--
Resident Statistics
Average Number of Residents/Fellows
1.7
Resident Gender
Average hours on duty per week
49 Hours
Average maximum consecutive hours on duty
13 Hours
Average days off duty per week
1.9 Days
Average percent of training in hospital outpatient clinics
68%
Average percent of training in non-hospital ambulatory care community settings
--
Average resident/fellow compensation
--
Average number of days of vacation
20 Days
Faculty Statistics
Avg Faculty:Resident Ratio
7.10:1
Avg Program Faculty
11.30
Avg Full-time Female Faculty
50%
Faculty Distribution
Graduate Career Plans
In 2025, 168 residents or fellows completed training in Selective Pathology (PTH). Program directors knew of the plans of 160 (95.2%). Please interpret the following accordingly.
Post Graduate Landing Spots in 2025
Group Practice
17 (77.3%)
In Same Specialty
22 (100%)
In Same State as Program
6 (27.3%)
In NHSC or Similar Underserved Area
1 (4.5%)
Data reflects averages reported for the 2025 academic year.
Data reflects averages reported for the 2025 academic year.