M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Pathology)
Ph.D (Pathology), Dip Med Ed
Professor and Head
The history of the department dates back to 1963, when University of Medicine, 2 Yangon was inaugurated. Professor Dr U Hla Thein headed the newly formed Department of Pathology. To date ten professors have headed the department. Professor Daw Nyo Me May Thyn is the present head of the department since August 2020.
General Pathology and Systemic Pathology are taught to undergraduate 3rd M.B., B.S and Final part 1 M.B., B.S students since 1965.
A post – graduate course of Master of Medical Science (Pathology) has been introduced in 1995 and to date 95 candidates have graduated and 8 candidates are taking the course. A doctorate course was introduced in 1999. The first candidate had graduated in 2002. This was followed by 24 respective candidates eligible for doctoral degree. At the moment seven candidates are doing research work leading to a doctoral degree.
Since 2019, first batch of Doctorate (Haematopathology0 was started and followed by Doctorate course for Histopathology, Haematopathology, Chemical Pathology to date. Now two Dr (Haematopathology) candidates are taking the course. (4/2019 batch and 1/2020 batch)
The department contributes Clinical Pathology services at Department at the University of Medicine 2, Yangon and main teaching hospital i.e. North Okkalapa General and Teaching hospital (NOGTH) since 1998. Both had been integrated and the head of the department and all pathologists contribute in diagnosis, teaching and research works of postgraduate courses.
The Defense Service General Hospital had been the main teaching hospital when the University was located in Mingaladon township till 1970 when North Okkalapa General and Teaching Hospital was opened. At present, the list of affiliated hospitals has extended including Thingangyun Sanpya General Hospital and Insein General Hospital. Now, The University campus is located in North Okkalapa since 1996.
The department is engaged in several research works in the various Clinical Pathology disciplines. In addition to research projects undertaken by master & doctorate students, the department also has several departmental research works as well as research in collaboration with other departments in the University and other Universities both national and international.
| Photo | Name | Degree | Year |
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Professor U Hla Thein |
M.B., B.S (Ygn), DCP (London), F.R.C.Path (London) |
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Professor Daw Htar Kyu |
M.B., B.S (Ygn),DCP (London),PhD (London) | |
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U Hla Oo |
M.B., B.S (Ygn), DP (Yangon),F.R.C.Path (London) |
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Daw Saw Mya Yee |
M.B., B.S (Ygn),DP (Yangon),MSC (Surrey) | |
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Daw Khin Aye Kyi |
M.B., B.S (Ygn),DP (Yangon), | 1994 |
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Daw Aye Aye Myint |
M.B., B.S (Ygn),DP (Yangon)Ph. D (London),Ph.D (Hons) | 1994-2007 |
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Daw Aye Aye Than |
M.B., B.S (Ygn),DP (Yangon)MRCPath (UK)FRCPath (London),Ph.D (Patho) | 2007-2011 |
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Daw Myint Myint Nyein |
M.B., B.S (Ygn),M.Med Sc (Patho)Ph.D (Patho),Dip Med Ed | 2011- 2017 |
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Professor Daw Khin Thida Aung |
M.B., B.S (Ygn),M.Med Sc (Patho)Ph.D (Patho),Dip Med Ed | 2017-2019 |
At the end of the course, the learner should be able to demonstrate:
Group Photo of Full Time Staff
Teaching hours
Methods of teaching:-
Lectures – 96 hours
Practical – 63 ”
Tutorial – 57 ”
Class Test – 9 ”
Practical Test – 8 ”
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Total = 233 hours.
Teaching Hours
Total lecture hours 122
Total practical hours 39
Total tutorial hours 24
Total post-mortem hours 21
Total 3 theory class tests 9
Practical test 8
Total 221 Hrs
Knowledge
At the end of the courses of instruction, the learner should be able to:
Skill
interpret the laboratory data correctly.
Attitiude
Final Part I MBBS
At the end of the courses of instruction, the learner should be able to:
Knowledge
(1) acquire the knowledge of the pathologic basis of diseases with emphasis on common diseases prevalent in Myanmar.
(2) effectively correlate the laboratory data with the clinical manifestations.
(3) describe the morphology of gross specimens of common diseases and arrive at the correct diagnosis.
(4) describe the histological and hematological features of common diseases and arrive at the correct diagnosis.
(5) effectively correlate between the clinical manifestations and autopsy findings.
(6) describe the hematological disorders common in Myanmar with emphasis on preventive measures.
Skill
Attitude
(1) appreciate that pathology forms the basis of all branches of clinical medicine.
(2) appreciate the importance of laboratory findings for the correct diagnosis and proper management of diseases.
(3) appreciate the importance of co-operation and collaboration with other departments in solving the community diseases.
Professor & Head
Professor Daw Nyo Me May Thyn, M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Pathology), Ph.D (Pathology), Dip Med Ed
Professor
Professor Daw Le Shwe Zin, M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Pathology), Ph.D (Pathology),
Dip Med Ed
Associate professor
Dr Su Sandar Ko lay, M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Pathology), Ph.D (Pathology)
Lecturer
Dr May Ei Aung M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Pathology)
Dr Aye Ei Ei Tun M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Pathology)
Dr Thu Ya Aung M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Pathology)
Daw Khin Su Mon, M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Pathology)
Daw Mon Mon Soe, M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Pathology)
Daw Aye Aye Thein, M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Pathology)
Assistant Lecturer
Dr Aye Moh Moh Aung, M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Pathology)
Dr khine May Zaw, M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Pathology)
Dr Aye Aye Han, M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Pathology)
Dr Sai Naing Naing Lin Oo, M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Pathology)
Dr khine Hnin Aye, M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Pathology)
Dr Thet Phoo Win, M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Pathology)
Dr Myint Myat Thwal, M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Pathology)
Dr Wint War Myint, B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Pathology)
Dr Phyo Thidar Aye, M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Pathology)
Dr Ei Mon Thel M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Pathology)
Dr Su Mon M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Pathology)
Dr Zaw Myo Thant, M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Pathology)
Dr Aye Myat Thu M.B.,B.S, M.Med.Sc (Pathology)
