Our Pathology Residency is
the oldest graduate medical
education program at Ball
Memorial Hospital. It was
established in 1935 by
Dr. Lall G. Montgomery who
was one of the founding
fathers of the American

Society of Clinical
Pathologists.  Dr. Montgomery
was one of a small

group of visionary
pathologists who clearly

saw the need for greater
rapport and interaction with
fellow physicians. As a

result of his foresight, the
specialty of Clinical Pathology
was established.

Since its inception, our program has trained many pathologists who have pursued careers in academic as well as community hospital pathology. Perhaps the greatest strength of our residency is the close cooperation and collegial relationships between pathology residents and clinical staff. Our residents are viewed

as part of the physician team.” They actively participate in clinical consultations, perform bone marrows and fine needle aspirate procedures and direct patient evaluations provided by the pathology department.

Our greatest asset is the fine group of young physicians we have in our residency program. Despite the national emphasis on primary care specialties, we have been able to attract highly qualified, motivated, young physicians to our program. Our residents have excellent interpersonal relationships and are extremely supportive of each other.

The community of Muncie is located in East Central Indiana. It is in close proximity to three major cities: Indianapolis, Fort Wayne, and Dayton, Ohio. Ball Memorial Hospital is immediately adjacent to Ball State University which has an enrollment of approximately 20,000 undergraduate and graduate students. There are many opportunities offered by the university including Division I athletic programs and superb recreational facilities with an Olympic-size swimming pool, indoor track, etc. The Muncie Symphony Orchestra and many nationally-known art and musical groups provide regular concerts and performances at Emen’s Auditorium. As in any university city, the presence of a student population adds a vibrancy which would otherwise be absent in a community of similar size without a university.

Our program offers a combined AP/CP curriculum as well as Anatomic Pathology. An approved Medical Technology School is sponsored by the Department. A senior medical student rotation in our pathology department is strongly recommended. We offer two electives in pathology through Indiana University School of Medicine. They include 18CA711 General Pathology and 18CA701 Hematopathology. Both electives have been approved so that students may achieve level III competence in competencies I (Effective Communication) or VIII (Problem Solving). Dr. Roepke, the program director, also serves as a senior advisor to senior medical students from Indiana University School of Medicine.

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