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A Pathology podcast for everyone

PathPod


    • Nov 15, 2024 LATEST EPISODE
    • infrequent NEW EPISODES
    • 47m AVG DURATION
    • 83 EPISODES

    4.9 from 39 ratings Listeners of The PathPod Podcast that love the show mention: pathology, boring, fun, show, great, listen, pathologists.


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    The PathPod Podcast is an absolute gem in the world of pathology. As a pathologist myself, I was initially skeptical about listening to a podcast solely dedicated to my profession. However, from the very first episode, I was hooked. This podcast not only meets my expectations but goes above and beyond in providing informative and entertaining content for pathologists and anyone interested in the field.

    One of the best aspects of The PathPod Podcast is its ability to make pathology accessible and enjoyable for everyone. The hosts have managed to strike the perfect balance between trivia, education, and entertainment. Each episode is filled with interesting case discussions, interviews with experts in the field, and even game show segments that test your knowledge. The variety of topics covered ensures that there is always something new to learn and keeps listeners engaged throughout.

    Another commendable aspect of this podcast is its dedication to keeping up with the latest developments in pathology. Whether it's discussing new findings or sharing insights on current issues like COVID-19 autopsies, The PathPod Podcast provides valuable information in an engaging manner. The hosts are knowledgeable and passionate about their subject matter, which shines through in their discussions.

    Furthermore, what sets this podcast apart is the personal touch it brings to the field of pathology. The doctors on this show share their own stories and experiences, giving listeners a glimpse into their lives beyond the lab. These personal anecdotes not only humanize the profession but also serve as inspirational reminders of why we chose this career path.

    While it's difficult to find any significant negatives about The PathPod Podcast, one minor drawback could be that some episodes may feel more relevant or interesting depending on your specific area of interest within pathology. However, considering the broad range of topics covered throughout each season, there's bound to be something that appeals to every listener.

    In conclusion, The PathPod Podcast deserves all the praise it receives. It has succeeded in making pathology engaging and entertaining without compromising on the educational aspect. Whether you're a pathologist seeking to stay updated or simply someone curious about the field, this podcast is an invaluable resource that I wholeheartedly recommend.



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    Latest episodes from The PathPod Podcast

    Around The Scope: Pediatric Pathology Fellowship

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 15, 2024 43:26


    In this series, PathPod gathers pathologists Around The Scope to discuss their work in depth.  In this episode, Dr. Vidyadhari Karne, a pathology resident at the University of Southern California, speaks with recent pediatric pathology fellows Dr. Lauren Kroll-Wheeler of Seattle Children's Hospital and Dr. Catherine Gestrich of Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. What is different about fellowship compared with residency? What is it like to transition to practice as an attending?   Featured public domain music: Main Stem by US Army Blues

    Around The Scope: Pathology in a Post-Roe World

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 18, 2022 56:41


    In this series, PathPod gathers pathologists Around The Scope to discuss their work in depth.  In this episode, we hear from the authors of a Letter to the Editor: Pathology and Abortion Rights Advocacy: Considerations in a Post-Roe World, published in the American Journal of Clinical Pathology (@ajcpjournal). Dr. Mike Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath) speaks with authors Dr. Jeremy Jacobs (@jwjacobs12), Dr. Nicole Jackson (@NicoleJacksonMD), Dr. Anne Mills (@AnneMillsMD), Dr. Elisheva Shanes (@ElishevaShanes), and Dr. Garrett Booth (@DrGSBooth1) about how the end of Roe v. Wade has impacted patient care pathologists provide, from perinatal pathology, cancer diagnosis and treatment, transfusion medicine, to forensic and autopsy pathology.   Featured public domain music: Main Stem by US Army Blues

    PathPod Quiz Show: Shrimp, Mushrooms, and even MORE FOOD!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2022 60:35


    Test your pathology knowledge with our next Quiz Show! Join hosts Dr. Christina Arnold (@CArnold_GI), Dr. Mike Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath), Dr. Kamran Mirza (@KMirza), and Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang).  Our guests, Dr. Casey Schukow (@CaseyPSchukow) PGY1 transitional year applying for #PathMatch23, Dr. Margarita Loxas (@margaritaloxas), PGY1 at Northwestern, and Dr. Daniel Lubin (@dannyjlubinpath), Assistant Professor at Emory, play our games and attempt to win an exclusive PathPod clear ruler!  Learn about mushroom foraging, dwarf shrimp, and get even deeper into the intersection of pathology and food with us - you might want to grab a snack before listening! Featured public domain music by The U.S. Army Blues

    IHC Talk: The VALID Act with Dr. Emily Volk and Dr. Jonathan Myles

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2022 65:33


    The Chromogen Siblings are back to talk about the proposed VALID Act. Drs. Mike Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath),  Andrew Bellizzi (@IHC_guy), and Sanam Loghavi (@sanamloghavi) speak with Dr. Emily Volk (@EEVMD) of the University of Louisville and President of the College of American Pathologists (CAP, @Pathologists), and Dr. Jonathan Myles (@JonathanMyles10) of the Cleveland Clinic and Chair of the Council on Government and Professional Affairs for the College of American Pathologists. The VALID act has both strong support and strong opposition from groups such as patient advocacy groups and professional organizations. We'll learn about how the proposed VALID Act could change the way laboratory developed testing is regulated, the role of CAP in shaping legislation, and why CAP is supportive of the current version of the VALID Act despite concerns.    Read more about the CAP position on the VALID Act: https://www.cap.org/advocacy/laboratory-oversight-and-regulation/laboratory-developed-test-oversight/laboratory-developed-test-oversight-faqs   And previous regulatory issues that have shaped the proposed VALID Act: Ovisure letter from the FDA: https://www.fda.gov/medical-devices/ivd-regulatory-assistance/ovasuretm-manufacturer-letter   New York Times Article on Prenatal Testing: https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/01/upshot/pregnancy-birth-genetic-testing.html   Featured public domain music: Alpha Hydrae, Won't see it comin'. Featured public domain cover image: https://www.usgs.gov/media/images/us-capitol-building

    Around the Scope: Navigating ERAS and Residency Applications

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 26, 2022 56:34


    In this episode, our host Dr. Swikrity U Baskota (@baskotacytopath), founder of www.matchtopath.com discusses the Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) pathology residency process with our expert panelists. The speakers include Dr. Thomas Cummings (@tjcmd888) Professor of Pathology, Director of Neuropathology and Ophthalmic Pathology and Residency Program Director at Duke University, North Carolina,  Dr. Carlos Pagan (@CAPaganPath) Assistant Professor of Surgical and Molecular Pathology and Residency Program Director at Columbia University, Dr. Clarissa Jordan (@pathcejmd), PGY-3 resident at Mayo Clinic, Future hematopathology fellow at Mayo Clinic and Dr. Melissa Meija Bautista (@Melissa_MB91), PGY-4 resident at Northwestern University, Future Pediatric pathology Fellow at Boston Children's Hospital and future neuropathology fellow at Northwestern University, Chicago.    Join us to learn more about the 2023 ERAS application timeline. What is a program looking for in a candidate's application? How can you strengthen your ERAS CV, and personal statement? How can you ensure your application is ready before the deadline...and many other tips shared by our expert guests!    Reference: ERAS® 2023 Residency Timeline | Students & Residents (aamc.org)   MatchtoPath: www.matchtopath.com Twitter: @matchtopath;  Instagram, Facebook and LinkedIn: matchtopath   

    Around The Scope - Renal Pathology

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 19, 2022 43:54


    In this series, PathPod gathers pathologists Around The Scope to discuss their work in depth. Today, we learn about renal pathology. Our host, Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) speaks with Dr. Mei Lin Bissonnette (@BCRenalPath), Director of the British Columbia Provincial Renal Pathology Laboratory, Dr. Carla Ellis (@theglasspusher), Director of Renal Pathology in the Department of Pathology at Northwestern University, Dr. Alcino Gama (@AlcinoGama), PGY2 at Northwestern Pathology, and Dr. Vighnesh Walavalkar (@vighnesh_w), Director of Histology at the University of California San Francisco.  What is new and exciting in the field of renal pathology? How is the Renal Pathology Society supporting DEI efforts? What is two-handed fly fishing? Learn about these questions as well as about our expert guests!   Renal pathology society: https://www.renalpathsoc.org/ https://www.renalpathsoc.org/Diversity-Equity-and-Inclusion https://www.facebook.com/renalpathologysociety Twitter: @Renalpathsoc   Public domain music: Main Stem by US Army Blues

    Beyond the Scope: Pathologist Leadership and Photography with Dr. Kalisha Hill

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 17, 2022 14:15


    In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about their pursuits and interests in and outside of pathology. On this episode, host Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) speaks with Dr. Kalisha Hill (@KalishaHillMD). Dr. Hill is regional chief medical officer for Ascension St Joseph Joliet and Ascension Saint Mary Kankakee, Medical director of pathology and laboratory services. Dr. Hill also serves on the board of governors for the College of American Pathologists, is the immediate past president of the Illinois Society of Pathologists and recipient of the CAP distinguished patient care award.   Why should pathologists take on leadership roles? How does seeing a teratoma influence your choice of career? What brings Dr. Hill a moment of peace in a busy day? Hear about all these questions and more!   Featured public domain music: US Army Blues, BugaBlue

    Around The Scope: Pathology in a Cyberattack

    Play Episode Listen Later May 27, 2022 51:18


    In this series, PathPod gathers pathologists Around The Scope to discuss topics in depth. Today, we hear about the role of the laboratory and IT in navigating a cyberattack. Our host, Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) speaks with Dr. Joanna Conant (@joconantmd), Dr. Andrew Goodwin (@ajgoodwiIV), Dr. Alexandra Kalof (@PathosDr), and Mr. John McConnell about the cyberattack at the University of Vermont. Hear their first-hand experiences, the procedures they adopted, and lessons learned. For more from the UVM team on their experience, please read their two-part series in AJCP: Anatomy of a Cyberattack: Part 1: Managing an Anatomic Pathology Laboratory During 25 Days of Downtime Anatomy of a Cyberattack: Part 2: Managing a Clinical Pathology Laboratory During 25 Days of Downtime Public domain music: Main Stem by US Army Blues

    PathPod Turns Two!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 29, 2022 20:56


    It's PathPod's Second Birthday Afternoon Tea! PathPod celebrates another year! Join Dr. Kamran Mirza (@KMirza), Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang), Dr. Christina Arnold (@CArnold_GI), Dr. Mike Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath), Dr. Jerad Gardner (@JMGardnerMD), Dr. Sanam Loghavi (@sanamloghavi), Dr. Raul Gonzalez (@RaulSGonzalezMD), Dr. Nicole Riddle (@NRiddleMD) and Dr. Lisa Zhang (@MLisaZhang) as they share memories, their favorite parts of PathPod this past year, and look forward to the future!    Featured public domain music: John Bartmann, Gameshow Brazz

    Beyond the Scope: Thoracic Pathology and Powerlifting with Dr. Jennifer Sauter

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2022 42:07


    In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about their pursuits and interests in and outside of pathology. On this episode, host Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) speaks with Dr. Jennifer Sauter (@JL_Sauter). Dr. Sauter is an Assistant Attending Pathologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York with expertise in thoracic pathology and cytopathology.  How does a new WHO book come together? What's new in thoracic pathology? How does a pathologist get to be a national record holder in powerlifting? Hear about all these questions and more!   Cover powerlifting photo credits: @watts.squats and @usapowerlifting on IG Featured public domain music: US Army Blues, BugaBlue

    Beyond the Scope: Dr. David Fajgenbaum, author of ”Chasing My Cure, A Doctor's Race To Turn Hope Into Action”

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 11, 2022 49:28


    In this episode of Beyond The Scope, our host, Dr. Kamran Mirza (@KMirza) speaks with award-winning author, physician-scientist, Idiopathic Multicentric Castleman Disease Warrior, pathologist-admiring all-round badass, Dr. David Fajgenbaum (@DavidFajgenbaum), author of "Chasing My Cure, A Doctor's Race To Turn Hope Into Action" - Learn more about David's story; living life as if its in overtime; the silos in medicine and research; repurposing what we have already discovered; turning scientific hypotheses on their head; social media; and last but not least, pathologists. Get your copy of Chasing my Cure here: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1524799610 and check out more at  www.ChasingMyCure.com   Featured public domain music: US Army Blues, BugaBlue

    Beyond the Scope: Ace My Path/Ace The Boards

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 4, 2022 70:20


    In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about their pursuits and interests in and outside of pathology. In this episode, our host Dr. Kamran Mirza (@KMirza) talks to Dr. Akanksha Gupta (@hemepath_doc), founder of the Ace My Path series of books and discussion groups, and some of her fantastic team members about the amazing success of the Ace The Boards books, how it all came about, and what's next for this creative team! The episode also features Dr. Nupur Sharma (@NupurSharmaMD), Dr. Brian Cox (@Dr_Brian_Cox), Dr. Rajeswari Jayakumar (@rajeswari52), Dr. Deepa Iyer Kotari (@DeepaIyerKotari), Dr. Swikrity Baskota (@Baskotacytopath), Dr. Priya Skaria (@PriyaSkariaMD), and Dr. Snehal Sonawane (@Snehalshankar).

    Beyond the Scope: Former New York City Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Barbara Sampson

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 7, 2022 45:15


    In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about their pursuits and interests in and outside of pathology. On this episode, our host Dr. Nicole Jackson (@NicoleJacksonMD), an Associate Medical Examiner at the King County Medical Examiner's Office, speaks with Dr. Barbara Sampson, the first woman to lead the New York City Office of the Chief Medical Examiner. We'll hear their conversation about mentorship and leadership, as well as cutting edge techniques being used to identify decedents, find undiagnosed genetic diseases, track the opioid crisis, and manage the COVID-19 pandemic. What was it like to be in a New York City Medical Examiner on 9/11? How is the COVID-19 pandemic similar and different? What surprising public health discovery did Dr. Sampson play a role in as a Medical Examiner?   Featured public domain music: US Army Blues, BugaBlue

    PathPod Quiz Show: Bears, KITTENS, and Pathology ABCs!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2021 52:41


    Test your pathology knowledge with our next Quiz Show! Join hosts Dr. Christina Arnold (@CArnold_GI), Dr. Mike Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath), Dr. Kamran Mirza (@KMirza), and Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang).  Our guests, Lauren Miller, (@LJMiller_MJ), fourth-year medical student at the Medical College of Wisconsin, Dr. Brett Kurpiel, (@basophil_brett), PGY2 at  UVA Pathology, and Dr. Kossivi Dantey, Assistant Professor, Drexel University College of Medicine, play our games and attempt to win an exclusive PathPod clear ruler!  What do you do when faced with a bear? Who can get KITTENS? And relearn your ABCs in pathology with us! Featured public domain music by The U.S. Army Blues

    Around The Scope: Pathways for International Medical Graduates

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 17, 2021 53:53


    In this series, PathPod gathers pathologists Around The Scope to discuss their work in depth. Today, we hear about the pathways for international medical graduates to become practicing US physicians. Our host, Dr. Mike Arnold (@MArnold_Pedpath) speaks with practicing pathologists about their personal and career journeys to the United States. We'll hear from Dr. Sonja Chen (@IslandJewelsena)of Nationwide Children's Hospital, Dr. Kamran Mirza (@KMirza) of Loyola University, Dr. Archana Shenoy (@AShenoy_MD) of Nationwide Children's Hospital, and Dr. Sanam Loghavi (@sanamloghavi) of MD Anderson Cancer Center about how they decided to come to the US, and all of the steps in the application and visa processes that led them to their current positions.   Public domain music: Main Stem by US Army Blues

    Beyond the Scope: Forensic Pathology with Dr. Heather Jarrell

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 12, 2021 29:53


    In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about their pursuits and interests in and outside of pathology. On this episode, our host is Dr. Nicole Jackson (@NicoleJacksonMD), and Assistant Medical Examiner at the King County Medical Examiner's Office. We'll hear her conversation with Dr. Heather Jarrell, Chief Medical Examiner for the Office of the Medical Investigator in Albuquerque, New Mexico. What makes forensic pathology and neuropathology training different, and how do those careers differ? What can you do when you do both?   Featured public domain music: US Army Blues, BugaBlue

    Around the Scope: History of Pathology

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 5, 2021 43:50


    In this series, PathPod gathers pathologists Around The Scope to discuss their work in depth. Today, we hear about the History of Pathology. Our host, Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) speaks with Dr. Marie Christine, Aubry, current president of the History of Pathology Society, Dr. Jim Wright, a professor of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Pediatrics at the University of Calgary, Dr. Susan Lester, pathologist at Brigham and Women's Hospital, Dr. Santo Nicosia, emeritus professor of pathology at the University of South Florida in Tampa, and Dr. Julie Lemmon, a private practice pathologist and a student in the history of medicine program through Hopkins. How are medical museums related to medical education? What are the ethical challenges with anatomical collections? How does 3D printing relate to Phineas Gage?  Do you know of a medical collection somewhere? Reach out to us!    History of pathology society: https://hps.wisc.edu/   Twitter: @Histpathsoc Recommended books and articles: Guiding the Surgeon's Hand, by Juan Rosai: https://books.google.com/books/about/Guiding_the_Surgeon_s_Hand.html Dorothy in a Man's World, by Peter Dawson: https://www.amazon.com/Dorothy-Mans-World-Victorian-Physicians/dp/1523749032 Bathsheba's Breast, by James Olson: https://jhupbooks.press.jhu.edu/title/bathshebas-breast The Emperor of All Maladies: A Biography of Cancer, by Siddhartha Mukherjee: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Emperor_of_All_Maladies The Great Influenza, by John Barry: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/288950/the-great-influenza-by-john-m-barry/ Roses and Rosettes-the two sides of James Homer Wright, by Jim Wright: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC7155993/ The Radicalization of Breast Cancer Surgery: Joseph Colt Bloodgood's Role in William Stewart Halsted's Legacy,, by Jim Wright: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29681553/  

    IHC Talk: Endometrial Precancer

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 29, 2021 64:04


    The chromogen siblings talk with Dr. Diego Castrillon of the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas about precancerous lesions in the endometrium, and IHC biomarkers to identify these lesions described in his group's recent publication in the American Journal of Surgical Pathology: https://journals.lww.com/ajsp/Abstract/9000/Reliable_Identification_of_Endometrial_Precancers.97125.aspx And hear about his interests outside of pathology, including his Spotify playlist of 80's New Wave music: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/7HrLBxRVOY4nk2X7IRCEYj?si=1000a63760574749 Featured public domain music: Alpha Hydrae, Won't see it comin'.    

    Beyond the Scope: Pathology Informatics with Dr. Alexis Carter

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2021 44:52


    In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about their pursuits and interests in and outside of pathology. On this episode, Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) speaks with Dr. Alexis Carter (@PathByteChic). Dr. Carter is a Physician Informaticist in Pathology and Laboratory Medicine, and a Molecular Pathologist at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta (@childrensatl). Dr. Carter is a former president of the Association for Pathology Informatics (@PathBytes). How can informatics improve our practice and the care of patients? What are the challenges in integrating molecular results into electronic health records? What are "manels" and how can we help? Hear about all these questions and more!   Featured public domain music: US Army Blues, BugaBlue

    Beyond the Scope: Diversify in Path with Dr. Michael Williams

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 17, 2021 52:41


    In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about their pursuits and interests in and outside of pathology. On this episode, Dr. Mike Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath) speaks with Dr. Michael Williams (@bluehatcomics85), host of the Diversify in Path Podcast (@diversifyinPath) and a neuropathology fellow at the University of Alabama at Birmingham Department of Pathology (@UABPathology). What got Dr. Williams interested in starting a podcast? What has he learned from his experiences on social media? What advice does he have for mentors and trainees in pathology?    Featured public domain music: US Army Blues, BugaBlue

    PathPod Quiz Show: French cheese, action movies, and ZooNOses!

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 27, 2021 54:55


    Test your pathology knowledge with our next Quiz Show! Join hosts Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) and Dr. Nicole Riddle (@NRiddleMD).  Our guests, Dr. Sue Chang (@SueChangMD), Clinical Assistant Professor and Chief of Anatomic Pathology at City of Hope, LA, Dr. Gagandeep Kaur (@Gagandeepk5MD), Chief Resident (PGY4) at Danbury Hospital in CT, and Dr. Thomas Denize (@AnotherPathres), postdoctoral fellow at Brigham and Women's in Boston play our games and attempt to win an exclusive PathPod clear ruler!    Featured public domain music by The U.S. Army Blues

    Beyond The Scope: Dr. Vikram Deshpande and Dr. Raul Gonzalez

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 13, 2021 55:42


    In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about their pursuits and interests in and outside of pathology. In this episode, hosts Dr. Lisa Zhang (@MLisaZhang) and Dr. Adam Booth (@ALBoothMD) speak with Dr. Vikram Deshpande (@Vik_deshpandeMD), Professor of Pathology at Harvard Medical School and a GI and Bone & Soft Tissue pathologist at Massachusetts General Hospital, and with Dr. Raul Gonzalez (@RaulSGonzalezMD), Associate Professor of Pathology at Harvard Medical School and GI Pathology Director at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.

    Beyond The Scope: Patient Consultation with Drs. Lija Joseph, Thomas J. Cummings, and Rachel Jug

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 6, 2021 63:14


    In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about their pursuits and interests in and outside of pathology. In this episode, host Dr. Adam Booth (@ALBoothMD) speaks with Dr. Lija Joseph (@Lijjoseph) Chief of Pathology at Lowell General Hospital, Dr. Rachel Jug (pathpearls.com) Staff Anatomical Pathologist & Transfusion Medicine Director at William Osler Health System in Canada, Dr. Thomas J. Cummings (@tjcmd888) Professor of Pathology and Ophthalmology at Duke University and Residency Program Director, and special guest Ms. Nancy Wetherell. We discuss the establishment and results of their innovative Patient Pathologists Consultation program and hear directly from a patient on the experience of reviewing her own slides.

    Around The Scope: Forensic Pathology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 9, 2021 53:09


    In this series, PathPod gathers pathologists Around The Scope to discuss their work in depth. Today, we hear from forensic pathologists about the diverse areas of practice within the specialty. Our host, Dr. Mike Arnold of Children's Hospital Colorado (@MArnold_PedPath) speaks with Dr. Nicole Jackson (@NicoleJacksonMD), Dr. Nicole Croom (@nicnac363), and Dr. Jordan Taylor (@jet916).  Dr. Jackson is Assistant Medical Examiner at the Cook County Medical Examiner's Office (Chicago), an ASCP 2021 40 Under Forty Honoree, and founder and board member of the newly formed Society of Black Pathologists. Dr. Croom and Dr. Taylor are forensic pathology fellows at the King County Medical Examiner's Office (Seattle) and hosts of the Dead Men Do Tell Tales Podcast (@DeadMenDo). When do forensic pathologists go to crime scenes? What makes forensic autopsies different from hospital autopsies? What is the role of forensic pathologists in public health?   Professional organizations: National Association of Medical Examiners (NAME): https://www.thename.org/ American Academy of Forensic Sciences: https://www.aafs.org/ National Medical Association: https://www.nmanet.org/ Society of Black Pathologists: https://www.societyofblackpathologists.org/ College of American Pathologists: https://www.cap.org/ American Society for Clinical Pathology: https://www.ascp.org/

    PathPod Quiz Show: From the Breakfast of Champions to Dr. Papanicolaou!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2021 49:39


    Test your pathology knowledge with our next Quiz Show! Join hosts Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) and Dr. Christina Arnold (@CArnold_GI) with co-host Dr. Michael Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath).  Our guests, Dr. Sarah Jelliffe, pathologist in private practice in Florida and a Major in the Air Force Reserve, Dr. Abdul Abid (@AbdulAbidMD), 3rd year pathology resident at UTMB, and incoming pathology intern Dr. Tania Platero (@TaniaPlateroMD) play our games and attempt to win an exclusive PathPod clear ruler!  Featured public domain music by The U.S. Army Blues

    Beyond The Scope: Liver Pathology, Animation, Pathology Classification Systems, and COVID19 with Dr. David Kleiner

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 25, 2021 51:46


    In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about their pursuits and interests in and outside of pathology. What goes into developing classification systems in pathology? What makes the NIH a unique place to work or train? How has COVID impacted work inside the NIH? On this episode, Dr. Mike Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath) speaks with Dr. David Kleiner (@DavidKleiner12), a Senior Research Physician in the Laboratory of Pathology of the National Cancer Institute of the National Institutes of Health. He has served as a pathologist at the NIH for over 30 years, and is the Chief of the Postmortem Section and Director of Laboratory Information Systems. We'll hear their conversation about liver pathology and the development of classification systems in pathology, including his 2005 publication on the histological scoring system for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease. We also learn about his interest in animation, and the impacts of COVID inside the NIH.   Featured public domain music: US Army Blues, BugaBlue

    Beyond the Scope: Survival Guides and Road Trips with Dr. Diana Molavi

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 18, 2021 43:00


    In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about their pursuits and interests in and outside of pathology. What do trains and skateboards have to do with medical training? How can we better prepare residents for community practice? How did Dr. Molavi get the idea to write her Beginner's Guide? On this episode, Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) speaks with Dr. Diana Molavi. Dr. Molavi is Chief of Pathology at the Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. She is known to probably all pathology trainees for her indispensable book: The Practice of Surgical Pathology: A Beginner's Guide to the Diagnostic Process, which has helped bridge the gap between medical school and residency, and which is now in a second edition: https://www.springer.com/gp/book/9781489989222   Featured public domain music: US Army Blues, BugaBlue

    Around The Scope: Cytopathology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2021 51:54


    In this series, PathPod gathers pathologists Around The Scope to discuss their work in depth. Today, we hear from cytopathologists about the diverse areas of practice within the specialty. Our hosts, Dr. Sara Jiang of Duke Health (@Sara_Jiang) and Dr. Mike Arnold of Children's Hospital Colorado (@MArnold_PedPath) speak with Dr. Evita Henderson-Jackson (@EHJPathDiva) of Moffitt Cancer Center, Dr. Dan Kurtycz of the University of Wisconsin, Dr. Sinchita Roy Chowdhuri (@Sinchita_Roy) of MD Anderson Cancer Center, and Dr. Kartik Viswanathan (@doc_kartik), Cytopathology Fellow at Massachusetts General Hospital. What are the opportunities to see patients and do procedures in pathology? What changes are coming down the pipeline for cyto fellowship training? And we discuss Bethesda, Milan, and Paris!  Professional organizations: American Society for Cytopathology: https://cytopathology.org/ International Academy of Cytology: https://www.cytology-iac.org/ Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology: http://www.papsociety.org/   Public domain music: Main Stem by US Army Blues

    Beyond the Scope: New Horizons for Pathology Boards and Pathology in Organized Medicine with Dr. Rebecca Johnson

    Play Episode Listen Later May 21, 2021 40:23


    In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about their pursuits and interests in and outside of pathology. What's new with Boards and Maintenance of Certification? Why should pathologists get involved in organized medicine? What does growing up on a farm have to do with an interest in medicine? On this episode, Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) speaks with Dr. Rebecca Johnson, Chief Executive Officer for the American Board of Pathology (@TheABPath), and a former Trustee, Treasurer, and President of the ABPath. Prior to her position with the ABPath, Dr. Johnson was Chair of Pathology and Clinical Laboratories and Pathology Residency Program Director at Berkshire Health Systems, in Pittsfield, MA from 1992-2012. She is a past member and chair of the ACGME Pathology Residency Review Committee. She has been a delegate to the AMA for over twenty years and served as Past Chair of the Pathology Section Council. She serves as Secretary-Treasurer of the American Board of Medical Specialties and on their Board of Directors and Executive Committee. Dr. Johnson has received numerous awards including the College of American Pathologists’ Distinguished Service Award, President’s Honors, Outstanding Communicator Award, and Certificate of Meritorious Achievement.  For all the latest news on the ABP, visit https://www.abpath.org/   Featured public domain music: US Army Blues, BugaBlue

    Happy Birthday PathPod!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 30, 2021 52:40


    The PathPod Team comes together to share stories of the first year of PathPod! Listen and laugh along with Dr. Kamran Mirza (@KMirza), Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang), Dr. Christina Arnold (@CArnold_GI), Dr. Mike Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath), Dr. Andrew Bellizzi (@IHC_guy), Dr. Jerad Gardner (@JMGardnerMD), Cullen Lilley (@cullen_lilley), Dr. Sanam Loghavi (@sanamloghavi), Dr. Adam Booth (@ALBoothMD), and Dr. Lisa Zhang (@MLisaZhang) as they kick off a new season of PathPod with a look back at the first season of PathPod and the last year.   Featured public domain music: John Bartmann, Gameshow Brazz

    Beyond the Scope: Leadership during COVID and The Art of Parasitology with Dr. Bobbi Pritt

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 16, 2021 39:45


    In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about their pursuits and interests in and outside of pathology. What lessons can be taken from leading the microbiology lab in a pandemic? What is it like receiving specimens that are still moving? How could a reduviid bug help with stress relief? On this episode, Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) speaks with Dr. Bobbi Pritt (@ParasiteGal). Dr. Pritt is the Chair, Division of Clinical Microbiology at Mayo Clinic, Past-president of the Binford-Dammin Society of Infectious Disease Pathologists, and recipient of numerous awards including the 2020 Distinguished Patient Care Award, and the 2012 Excellence in Teaching Award from the College of American Pathologists. She is the creator of the lauded “CREEPY DREADFUL WONDERFUL PARASITES” blog where she has been posting educational parasite cases of the week since 2007: https://parasitewonders.blogspot.com/.   Featured public domain music: US Army Blues, BugaBlue

    Beyond the Scope: Art in Pathology with Dr. Marilyn Bui and Dr. Leonie Schon

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 26, 2021 33:48


    In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about topics beyond microscopic diagnosis. In this episode, host Dr. Kamran Mirza (@kmirza) speaks to Drs. Marilyn Bui (@DrBuiPathology) and Leonie Schon (@lamellipodium) about art in pathology - how it is the great connector, between us and our patients, and each other, and how it brings our shared artistic vision to a different platform. Find out more about Dr. Bui's book, the Healing Art of Pathology and peruse Dr. Schon's amazing art at lamellipodium-art.com.   Featured public domain music: US Army Blues, BugaBlue

    IHC Talk: Hemepath with Kamran Mirza

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 19, 2021 54:58


    The chromogen siblings talk with Dr. KamranMirza (@KMirza) of Loyola University about all things Hemepath! Featured public domain music: Alpha Hydrae, Won't see it comin'.    

    Beyond the Scope: Ruta Gupta and Catriona McKenzie

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2021 44:55


    Are you ready to hear the cure of "Pathology Princess Syndrome?" and to finally be able to prove, with statistical significance, that pathology is not necessarily the specialty for introverts? Well, then this episode of Beyond The Scope, special 'down under' edition is for you! Kamran Mirza (@kmirza) talks to Australian pathologists Ruta Gupta (@GuptaRuta) and Catriona McKenzie (@CatrionaMckenz5) about the common issues to the pathology pipeline, the amazing efforts that the RCPA is doing to mitigate these problems, and their common work with the International Collaborative of Pathologists (@IPathC)   Featured public domain music: US Army Blues, BugaBlue

    PathPod Quiz Show: From Groundhogs to Soaring Heights!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2021 57:31


    Test your pathology knowledge with our next Quiz Show! Join hosts Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) and Dr. Christina Arnold (@CArnold_GI) with co-host Dr. Michael Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath).  Our guests, Dr. Dan Babu (@DanBabuMD), Hematopathologist and Associate Program Director at the University of New Mexico, Dr. Shannon May (@SMayMD), first year pathology resident at the University of Virginia, and aspiring pathologist Dr. Syeda Qasim (@syeda_qasim) play our games and attempt to win an exclusive PathPod clear ruler!  Featured public domain music by The U.S. Army Blues

    Beyond the Scope: Lauren Miller and Cullen Lilley

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 19, 2021 53:40


    In this episode of BTS, Kamran Mirza (@kmirza) speaks to superstar medical students Lauren Miller (@LJMiller_MJ) and Cullen Lilley (@Cullen_Lilley) about their path to pathology, views on the pathology pipeline, value of social media in their professional impact and influence, and how to overcome the obstacles that impede medical students from appropriately considering pathology as a career in medicine. Be warned! these up-and-coming young leaders in pathology will have you convinced that pathology is the best career choice in medicine. The future is bright!   Featured public domain music: US Army Blues, BugaBlue

    Beyond the Scope: Matthew Clarke and Angharad Davies

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 12, 2021 44:44


    From unique pathology-pipeline events and 'tiny test, huge impact' essays, to a 100% placement rate for histopathology trainees last year. Join Dr. Kamran Mirza (Twitter: @kmirza) as he talks to the exceptional pathologists Dr. Matthew Clarke (Twitter: @PathologyHouse) and Dr. Angharad Davies (Twitter: @swanseabug) about the challenges, opportunities, and successes of pathology pipeline education and initiatives across the pond. Check out the winning RCPath essays referenced in the episode here: https://www.rcpath.org/discover-pathology/competitions/essay-competitions.html   Featured public domain music: US Army Blues, BugaBlue

    Beyond the Scope: Donald Karcher and Adam Booth

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 5, 2021 55:00


    In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about issues beyond microscopic diagnosis. In this episode, host Dr. Kamran Mirza (@kmirza) speaks to Drs. Donald Karcher (@DonKarcherMD) and Adam Booth (@ALBoothMD) about the pathology pipeline, what factors influence medical student's decision for or against pathology, what steps we should be taking to change the perception about pathology as a career, how national pathology organizations can help, and more!    Featured public domain music: US Army Blues, BugaBlue

    Beyond the Scope: Gary Procop, COVID-19 and Infectious Disease Pathology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 22, 2021 29:29


    In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about issues beyond microscopic diagnosis. In this episode, hosts Dr. Kamran Mirza (@kmirza) and Cullen Lilley (@Cullen_Lilley) speak to Dr. Gary Procop about his work in COVID-19 testing, his role in a strategy for national testing, the importance of involving pathology and laboratory medicine representation in health policy, his vision for the American Board of Pathology (@TheABPath) as the new incoming CEO, and more!   Featured public domain music: US Army Blues, BugaBlue    

    Around The Scope: Pediatric Pathology

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2021 61:14


    In this series, PathPod gathers pathologists Around The Scope to discuss their work in depth. Today, we hear from pediatric pathologists about the diverse areas of practice within the specialty. Our host, Dr. Mike Arnold of Children's Hospital Colorado (@MArnold_PedPath) speaks with Dr. Charles Timmons, Professor of Pathology and Pathologyp  Residency Program Director at University of Texas Southwestern Medical School; Dr. Irene Castaneda-Sanchez, Medical Director of Pathology at Cook Children's Hospital; Dr. Jennifer Black, Chair of Pediatric Pathology and Pediatric Pathology Fellowship Director at Children's Hospital Colorado; Dr. Cristina Pacheco, Associate Professor of Pathology at the University of Washington, and Pediatric Pathology Fellowship Director at Seattle Children's Hospital; and Dr. Beverly Rogers, Chief of Pathology at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta. Did you know that the two-hit hypothesis and the one gene, one protein model have their roots in pediatric pathology? Learn about this and all the fields that involve pediatric pathologists across anatomic and clinical pathology.   Professional organizations: Society for Pediatric Pathology: https://www.spponline.org/ Paediatric Pathology Society: https://www.paedpath.org/ International Paediatric Pathology Association: https://www.ippa-association.com/ Children's Oncology Group: https://childrensoncologygroup.org/   Public domain music: Main Stem by US Army Blues  

    A 2020 Message from PathPod

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 18, 2020 1:06


    Thank you to everyone who listened or contributed to #PathPod! Your enthusiasm, expertise, and humor have made this podcast possible. Thank you for your stories and insights - please keep them coming!  See you in 2021!   Public domain music: US Marine Band

    PathPod Quiz Show: Holiday Edition!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 67:57


    Test your pathology knowledge with our next Quiz Show! Join hosts Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) and Dr. Christina Arnold (@CArnold_GI) with co-host Dr. Michael Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath).  Our guests, Dr. Nicole Riddle (@NRiddleMD), Pathologist at Ruffolo, Hooper, and Associates and Assoc. Prof. & Assoc. Residency Program Director at USF, Kartik Viswanathan (@Doc_Kartik), cytopath fellow at MGH, and aspiring pathologist Tung Nguyen (@TungPath) play our games and attempt to win an exclusive PathPod clear ruler!  Featured public domain music by The U.S. Army Blues   

    Beyond the Scope: Laura Lamps and Rondell Graham

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 4, 2020 53:30


    In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about their pursuits and interests in and outside of pathology. In this episode, hosts Dr. Lisa Zhang (@MLisaZhang) and Dr. Adam Booth (@ALBoothMD) speak with Dr. Laura Lamps, Director of GI Pathology at the University of Michigan (@UMichPath) and United States and Canadian Academy (@TheUSCAP) President Elect, and Dr. Rondell Graham (@rondell_graham), Director of GI and Liver Pathology at Mayo Clinic. What do they do outside of their academic careers? How did they form a mentoring relationship? What makes a good mentor? How do they balance their careers and families? Hear all this and more! Featured public domain music: US Army Blues, BugaBlue

    Beyond the Scope: Britt-Marie Ljung

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 20, 2020 48:18


    In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about their pursuits and interests in and outside of pathology. What has changed about FNA over the years? What are Dr. Ljung's tips and techniques to optimize FNA samples? Why would anyone jump out of a perfectly good plane? On this episode, Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) speaks with cytopathologist and legend in the field of Fine-Needle Aspiration biopsy, Dr. Britt-Marie Ljung (@LjungMD), Professor Emerita at the University of California in San Francisco and winner of (among many other honors) the Lifetime Achievement Award from the Papanicolaou Society of Cytopathology. Featured public domain music: US Army Blues, BugaBlue   Dr. Ljung's Fine Needle Aspiration Biopsy (FNA) Techniques:   2018 Video Series, from the USCAP: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLaWBzZZDQvpecETKjD7_gupwB34tlcOWZ   1990 Video Series, from the Papanicolaou Society for Cytopathology: https://www.papsociety.org/fna-techniques/

    IHC Talk: Getting on Track with NTRK

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 13, 2020 67:49


    The chromogen siblings (@sanamloghavi, @MArnold_PedPath, and @IHC_guy) are back to chat with Dr. Jaclyn Hechtman (@JackieHechtman) of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (@sloan_kettering) and Dr. Jessica Davis of Oregon Health and Science University (@OHSUSOM) about their careers, research, molecular pathology, and the unfolding story of NTRK fusions in cancer. Check out our guests' recent papers in Modern Pathology (@ModernPathology) and The American Journal of Surgical Pathology (@AJSPjournal): NTRK fusion detection across multiple assays and 33,997 cases: diagnostic implications and pitfalls Expanding the Spectrum of Pediatric NTRK-rearranged Mesenchymal Tumors   Featured public domain music: Alpha Hydrae, Won't see it comin'.

    Beyond the Scope: Dr. Giselle López on Neuropathology, Research and Mentoring

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 6, 2020 37:23


    In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about their pursuits and interests in and outside of pathology. What is it like running a research lab during COVID? How does mentorship support a diverse specialty? What IS amigurumi? On this episode, Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) speaks with neuropathologist and physician-scientist Dr. Giselle López (@neurogiselle), associate professor of Pathology and Neurosurgery at Duke Health. Featured public domain music: US Army Blues, BugaBlue   From Dr. Lopez, websites and Twitter handles of helpful mentorship/leadership resources: Pathology: https://mentoring.uscap.org/ @TheUSCAP    Medicine: https://snma.org/page/programspipeline @SNMA http://national.lmsa.net/about.html @LMSA_National http://www.glma.org/ @GLMA_LGBTHealth https://www.physicianswithdisabilities.org/ https://www.amwa-doc.org/residents/residents-as-mentors-program/ https://www.amwa-doc.org/our-work/initiatives/#i03 @AMWAStudents @AMWADoctors   Science: https://www.sacnas.org/what-we-do/leadership-programs/ @SACNAS https://www.abrcms.org/index.php/education-training/student-webinars @ABRCMS https://diversity.nih.gov/ @NIH_COSWD

    Beyond the Scope: Samuel Ashworth, Writer and Journalist

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 30, 2020 80:49


    In this episode of Beyond the Scope, Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine second year student Emily Hagen (@EmilyHagen9) talks with Sam Ashworth (@SamuelAshworth), a writer and journalist. We'll hear their conversation about autopsy pathology, how autopsies have informed our understanding of COVID-19, and Mr. Ashworth's recent article on declining autopsy rates: The Slow, Troubling Death of the Autopsy Featured public domain music: US Army Blues, BugaBlue

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    Beyond the Scope: Dr. Melissa Upton on Mentoring, Wellness, Diversity and Cultural Courage

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 23, 2020 66:08


    Dr. Kamran Mirza (@KMirza) goes Beyond The Scope with Dr. Melissa Upton (@MelissaUpton7), Professor Emeritus at the University of Washington, Seattle. From mentorship, wellness, diversity & inclusion to cultural courage - this episode has it all. Learn the amazing story of how Dr. Upton's life experiences shaped the type of mentor and leader she is today. This one is not to be missed! Featured public domain music: US Army Blues, BugaBlue

    PathPod Quiz Show: Forensics to South American Pathology!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2020 66:09


    Test your pathology knowledge with our next Quiz Show! Join hosts Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) and Dr. Christina Arnold (@CArnold_GI) with co-host Dr. Michael Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath).  Our guests, Dr. Daniel Fajardo, Director of Genitourinary Pathology at Southeast Pathology Associates Labs, and UCSF pathology residents and co-hosts of the Dead Men Do Tell Tales Podcast (@deadmendo), Dr. Jordan Taylor (@jet916) and Dr. Nicole Croom (@nicnac363), play our games and attempt to win an exclusive PathPod clear ruler!  Featured public domain music by The U.S. Army Blues     

    Beyond the Scope: Dr. Nicola Parry on Veterinary Pathology and Pets

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2020 30:51


    In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about their pursuits and interests in and outside of pathology. How is veterinary pathology different from human pathology? What is special about fish kidneys? What's happening with COVID in animals? On this episode of Beyond the Scope, Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) speaks with Dr. Nicola Parry (@TuftsVetPath), a veterinary pathologist, and Clinical Associate Professor and the head of Pathology at the Tufts Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine. Featured public domain music: US Army Blues, BugaBlue

    IHC Talk: DDIT3 and Mutation Specific IHC

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 18, 2020 53:43


    The chromogen siblings talk with Dr. Greg Charville (@Greg_Charville) of Stanford University about his recent publication on DDIT3 as a diagnostic tool for myxoid liposarcoma in The American Journal of Surgical Pathology. Featured public domain music: Alpha Hydrae, Won't see it comin'.    

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