The pathology division studies human diseases in terms of their etiology, pathogenesis, gross and microscopic morphological changes, clinical manifestations, and prognosis. Pathology diagnosis is based on the microscopic examination of tissue and/or cells and is enforced using special stains, immunohistochemical studies, and molecular testing. Clinicopathological correlation is advised to reach an accurate diagnosis.
Pathology is taught to medical students through the 'Introduction to Pathology' course, which is given in the first semester of the second year, and within the context of body system courses in the second semester of the second year and both semesters of the third year.
Forensic Medicine, a subdivision of pathology, is concerned with a wide variety of medical-legal cases, providing the relevant clinical examination to both judicial deaths and cases of patients with judicial admission. This includes clinical examination, issuing necessary judicial medical reports, and concluding an autopsy and court testimony. This specialty also deals with all cases of domestic violence and sexual assault in terms of clinical examination and the preparation of reports. It also obtains the necessary biological evidence and sends it to criminal laboratories. In addition, unknown corpses and skeletal remains are also identified.
Forensic medicine is taught to fifth-year medical students, where academic subjects are taught along with practical courses. Students encounter different medico-legal cases and attend autopsies.