Abstract
Scholarly achievement is the aim of a pathology institute. In a medical faculty it serves undergraduate, postgraduate teaching, practice and research. Historically, scholarly achievement in these fields has been promoted through the teaching responsibility of the university and hospital. With the increasing volume of work, knowledge and complexity of research, adequate performance in these fields is best obtained by limiting the volume of fixed duties for each individual. At the same time, depth of knowledge is gained by encouraging specialization to complement clinical specialties. This arrangement will guarantee that the teaching and research of the department are disease-oriented, which is the central theme of pathology. With a highly specialized staff there must be a core of intradepartmental conferences common to all staff and those in training. With this form of organization dedicated to the undergraduate and postgraduate teaching, the objectives of scholarly achievement in teaching practice and research will be obtained.