Pathology Training in the states vs. other places

Just curious about the difference between pathology training in the states and other countries and whether anyone has any opinion about that. From what I understand the training in the states is divided into anatomical pathology or clinical pathology. Doing AP or CP only requires 3 years while doing combined AP and CP requires 4 years. But that's all I know. Comparatively, in my country pathology training is divided into AP and CP as well. However, each require 5 years separately. Combined AP and CP is called general pathology and requires 5 years as well. Furthermore, CP is generally sub-divided into chemical, genetics, haematology, microbiology and immunopathology. Of course there is also forensics pathology. In addition, chemical, microbiology and haematology are generally done as joint-fellowships with the college of physicians (endocrine, infectious disease and haematology respectively). I am not seeking information because I want to train in the states or anything. I guess I am more curious about whether people think that 3 years of AP or CP (or 4 years of combined) is really "enough". I understand of course that this loose definition of "enough" is going to depend on many factors such as personal dedication, quality of teaching etc.
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