In this episode, we talk to veterinary clinical pathologist, Dr. Eric Fish of EJF Veterinary Consulting, LLC. We learn about his experience in a combined PhD/pathology residency, how he transitioned into the private sector, and the range of services he offers as a consultant. We also hear Dr. Fish’s views on AI and its role in the future of pathology. Want some new recommendations for a podcast or book? Dr. Fish has those, too! So go for a walk or find a comfy place and get ready for a conversation with Dr. Eric Fish.

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Links

2025 ACVP Annual Meeting

Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, 2025

ACVP Errors in Publications Portal

All Science Great and Small Substack

Red Flags of Quackery from All Science Great and Small

Season 03, Episode 02 - A Conversation with Dr. Rachel Neto

Season 01, Episode 05 - A Conversation with Dr. Jey Koehler

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Podcast Mentioned

NPR How I Built This

Books Mentioned

Song of the Cell by Siddhartha Mukherjee

Range by David Epstein

Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese

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ACVP Social Media

Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics

Instagram - americancollegevetpath

X (Twitter) - @ACVP

LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS

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Thank you to Nicholas Pankow, Assistant Audio Editor, for his help editing this episode.

Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.

The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025.

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Olivia Patania and Dr. Lauren Stranahan of the ACVP Student Engagement Committee. They discuss veterinary student happenings at the 2024 ACVP/ASVCP annual meeting and upcoming exciting events for the 2025 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA. Have you thought about volunteering for ACVP? We hear how they started and why it’s important. The Doctors also discuss the best time in your career to get interested in veterinary pathology - spoiler alert - it’s anytime! So grab a comfy chair and get ready for a conversation with Dr. Olivia Patania and Dr. Lauren Stanahan.

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Links

Veterinary Student Engagement - https://acvp.org/training/veterinary-student-engagement/

2025 ACVP Pathletes Registration

2025 Annual Meeting in NOLA

Student Externship Scholarships

Season 02, Episode 04 - A Conversation with Dr. Mara Varvil

Season 02, Episode 05 - A Conversation with Dr. Keith Nelson of the Student Externship Scholarship Committee

ACVP Errors in Publications Portal

ACVP Training Program Accreditation

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ACVP Student Engagement’s Social Media

Facebook: ACVP Veterinary Student Engagement

Instagram: acvp_student_engagement

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ACVP Social Media

Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics

Instagram - americancollegevetpath

X (Twitter) - @ACVP

LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS

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Acronyms

STP = Society of Toxicologic Pathology

DTF = Davis Thompson Foundation

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Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.

The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025.

Today’s guest is Dr. Abby Armwood, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health and Pathobiology at North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Armwood sat down with us at the 2024 ACVP/ASVCP Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA, to tell us more about the ACVP Student Engagement Committee (SEC) and their commitment to creating fun and educational events. Hear more about Patheletes, kicking off at the 2025 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA, and the veterinary student mentoring program. Dr. Armwood also discusses the Pathology Training Committee and its role in enhancing the quality of pathology training programs. And, we hear about her journey in pathology–from an interest in becoming an aquatic veterinarian to expertise in all things aquatic pathology! Grab a snack and join us for a conversation with Dr. Abby Armwood.

If you want to connect with the ACVP SEC, you can find them:

Facebook - ACVP Veterinary Student Engagement Committee

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More Information on:

2025 ACVP Annual Meeting in NOLA

Maintenance of Certification

More Information on the ACVP Training Program Accreditation

AQUAVET(R) - Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

ACVP Errors in Publications Portal

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ACVP Social Media

Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics

Instagram - americancollegevetpath

X (Twitter) - @ACVP

LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS

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Thank you to Dr. Andrea Kerr, of the MCC Podcast Subcommittee, for editing this episode.

Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License.

The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025.