PATHO•BIOLOGY offers multiple Independent Study opportunities:

• Clinical and Diagnostic Experiences through the CVMDL (Connecticut Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory):

  • Diagnostic Testing Section (DTS), including microbiology, molecular, and serology testing, for example:
    • Diagnostic Microbiology Techniques
    • Diagnostic Laboratory Techniques
    • Molecular Diagnostic Techniques
    • Diagnostic Serological Techniques
      • For more information contact Maureen Sims or Dr. Guillermo Risatti (CVMDL Director)
  • Histology:
    • Diagnostic Histological Laboratory Techniques
      • For more information contact Emily Doty
  • Pathology Services:
    • Clinical Practicum in Pathology (Necropsy)
    • Clinical Practicum in Pathology (Tissue Trimming)
    • Digital Pathology Practicum
    • For more information contact Amelia Wheeler or Dr. Emily Reinhardt
  • Additional information can be found here.  Apply using the CVMDL Independent Study Request Form

• Research Experiences through Faculty-led Laboratories:

  • Pathobiology faculty
  • Other research faculty at UConn Storrs (including other Departments, Schools, and Colleges), regional campuses, and UConn Health
  • Students should contact the faculty member of interest directly

• Teaching Experiences through Undergraduate Teaching Assistant (UTA):

  • Support instructors of laboratory and high-enrollment lecture courses through supervised material preparation, assisting and guiding students during classes, and grading.
  • Reinforce knowledge of Pathobiology while building communication, leadership, and teaching skills for future careers in research, medicine, veterinary science, and related fields
  • Students interested in UTA opportunities should contact the course instructor directly

To add an Independent Study:

• Obtain informal approval from instructor, including number of credits and title of project to appear on transcript (35 characters or less)
• Fill out the online Enrollment Change Form (in Student Admin select the eForms tile on your Student Homepage and then the Enrollment Change Form tile)
  • Add PATH 3099 (or equivalent course if offered outside Pathobiology), typically 1-3 credits as negotiated with the instructor.
• Honors students can then convert Independent Study to Honors credits if allowed by the instructor