Is this normal?

[menglee]

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Will start residency soon. I am trying to read some pathology or histology books but find myself having hard time absorbing them. I start to doubt my ability to flow in the coming residency, especial when see the credentials of my future co-residents so incredibly impressive. I am going to one of the top 10 places.

 

[deleted314957]

You were supposed to learn histology in medical school.

 

[tiredguy]

Will start residency soon. I am trying to read some pathology or histology books but find myself having hard time absorbing them. I start to doubt my ability to flow in the coming residency, especial when see the credentials of my future co-residents so incredibly impressive. I am going to one of the top 10 places.

It's normal. In the past people on this forum have recommended not to worry about reading too much until you are there. Enjoy life before residency starts. Most of your co-residents probably won't seem so impressive once you get to know them.

Oh, but hit it hard once you are there...

 

[Unty]

Will start residency soon. I am trying to read some pathology or histology books but find myself having hard time absorbing them. I start to doubt my ability to flow in the coming residency, especial when see the credentials of my future co-residents so incredibly impressive. I am going to one of the top 10 places.

Sh#t just read Molavi and a histology atlas. Know which organ you are in histologically. Forget about reading about grossing you won't know what the hell it all means anyways. But for real just enjoy your life, you will be worked as a slave for the next few years lol.

 

[Torsed]

Start with Clinical Compendiums in surgical pathology if anything, ASCP puts them out. Can start reading Clinical compendium for CP too. Don't start with chemistry, I'd start with an easier subject like Micro.

 

[AssayQueen]

Review histology for pathologists, quick reference handbook for surgical pathologists and the CAP protocols. When on rotation to start, use the CAP protocols and WHO books. Then go from there. You'll be fine.

 

[octopusprime]

Review histology for pathologists, quick reference handbook for surgical pathologists and the CAP protocols. When on rotation to start, use the CAP protocols and WHO books. Then go from there. You'll be fine.

Second that; Stacey Mills Histology for Pathologists is a good start IMO.

 

[gbwillner]

Read Rosai from cover to cover before your first day, or everyone will laugh at you. Remember to wear your pants your first day.

:^)

 

[generic pathologist]

I am not sure how other pathology programs work, but ours sent us a few books prior to starting as they were the ones used during the rotations. It's easier said than done but try to relax and enjoy your last few months off. Do things you enjoy now because you might not be able to for a while.

Best of luck.