Coagulation Rotation Cedars-Sinai Skip to content Close Select your preferred language English عربى 简体中文 繁體中文 فارسي עִברִית 日本語 한국어 Русский Español Tagalog English English عربى 简体中文 繁體中文 فارسي עִברִית 日本語 한국어 Русский Español Tagalog Translation is unavailable for Internet Explorer Cedars-Sinai Home 1-800-CEDARS-1 1-800-CEDARS-1 Close Find a Doctor Locations Programs & Services Health Library Patient & Visitors Community My CS-Link Education clear Go Close Academics Academics Faculty Development Community Engagement Calendar Research Research Areas Research Labs Departments & Institutes Find Clinical Trials Research Cores Research Administration Basic Science Research Clinical & Translational Research Center (CTRC) Technology & Innovations News & Breakthroughs Education Graduate Medical Education Continuing Medical Education Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences Professional Training Programs Medical Students Campus Life Office of the Dean Simulation Center Medical Library Program in the History of Medicine About Us All Education Programs Departments & Institutes Faculty Directory Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency Back to Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency Application Information Explore the Residency Training Curriculum Autopsy Pathology Rotation Bone and Soft Tissue Head and Neck Pathology Rotation Breast Pathology Rotation Cardiovascular Pathology Rotation Clinical Chemistry Rotation Coagulation Rotation Cytopathology Rotation Dermatopathology Rotation Forensic Pathology Rotation Frozen Section Rotation Gastrointestinal and Liver Pathology Genitourinary Pathology Rotation Genomic Pathology Rotation Gynecologic Pathology Rotation Hematopathology Rotation Laboratory Management Rotation Microbiology Rotation Neuropathology Rotation Pulmonary and Mediastinal Pathology Rotation Renal Pathology Rotation Transfusion Medicine Rotation Surgical Pathology Pathology Physician Scientist Training Program Residents Graduates Case of the Month Archive Publications Leadership Frequently Asked Questions Coagulation Rotation The one-month coagulation rotation allows the resident to: Develop competency in evaluating patients with congenital and acquired bleeding and thrombotic disorders at the general pathologist level Gain experience in interpreting laboratory tests Integrate the test results with clinical findings into the coagulation consult report Case Mix The one-month service is very active for the resident, with the volume of testing including 300 coagulation consults, 200 thromboelastograms (TEGs), and 100 hemoglobin evaluations by high performance liquid chromatography (HPLC). Rotation Structure During the first week of the rotation the resident will be given a pre-test to help the rotation director evaluate the resident's preliminary knowledge of coagulation. The major method of instruction is by one-on-one didactics and test-result interpretation. At the beginning of the rotation, the resident will work closely with the attending to interpret the coagulation tests. Within a week, the resident begins to interpret and write up cases independently, with graduated responsibility as the rotation progresses. The resident is expected to review all interpretive tests done in the laboratory, prepare the initial interpretative report within one day, present the findings to the attending and be prepared for additional discussion of case interpretation. Specifically, the resident is responsible for: Reviewing assigned coagulation cases before rounds, obtaining clinical data, and providing preliminary interpretation Handling questions from clinical laboratory scientists regarding cases Calling positive results to the attention of clinicians, and explaining HIT diagnosis and management Ordering as necessary any additional reflexive testing for consult panels Discussing reading assignment topics Writing brief updates on coagulation topics Residents carry out a mock inspection using the College of American Pathologists’ laboratory checklists, which are extremely valuable for learning Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and other regulatory requirements relative to coagulation. At the end of the rotation, the resident is expected to successfully complete the post-test, indicating a thorough understanding of coagulation. Sample Daily Schedule 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. Write up preliminary interpretations of coagulation consults 10 a.m. to noon Reading assignment discussion Patient rounds, if necessary Noon to 1 p.m. Lunch and conference 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Read scheduled topic assignments Write up coagulation cases Coagulation bench activities 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. Coagulation cases sign-out Subspecialty Conferences Coagulation quality assurance and laboratory management meeting. Research Opportunities The director of coagulation is actively engaged in many collaborative research projects with the pharmacy, transfusion medicine, cardiothoracic surgery and trauma surgery programs. Have Questions or Need Help If you have questions or would like to learn more about the Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency Program at Cedars-Sinai, please call or send a message to Program Coordinator, Justin Lau. 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