My guest today is pathologist Dr Jeff Myers.

What we discuss with DR Myers:

• Dr. Myers' path to pathology
• His career at Mayo Clinic
• The transition to University of Michigan
• The beginning of patient-centered pathology
• Creating the Patient and Family Advisory Council
• Challenges and innovations in Pathology Clinics
• Stories of interacting with patients and their families
• Reinventing lab design
• The role of collaboration in pathology
• Reviving a passion for music
• Reflecting on a career in pathology

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The Path to PathA

Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network

Health Podcast Network

LabVine Learning

Dress A Med scrubs

Digital Pathology Club

Honoring Dr. Jeffrey Myers: A Trailblazer in Pathology Moves to Retirement

Institute for Patient and Family-Centered Care

Bringing Patients and Pathology Together: An Interview with Jeffrey Myers, MD

Peer-to-Peer, Featuring Jeffrey Myers: How to build a rewarding career by following instincts and aiming to do the right thing

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Today my guests are pathologists' assistants Jennifer Hudson and Ashley Olson from the AAPA Legislative Subcommittee.

What we discuss with Ashley and Jennifer:

• The difference between licensure vs. certification
• The necessity of licensure for Pathologist Assistants
• How licensure ensures competence and patient safety
• Distinguishing PAs from other lab roles
• Benefits of licensure for patients
• Addressing misconceptions about licensure
• Traveling PAs and licensure
• Steps for states considering licensure
• Resources and involvement for PAs
• Recent publications and webinars on licensure

Links for this episode:

The Path to PathA

Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network

Health Podcast Network

LabVine Learning

Dress A Med scrubs

Digital Pathology Club

American Association of Pathologists' Assistants

Specimens Deserve Standards: Defining the roles of grossing personnel is crucial for maintaining diagnostic integrity and protecting patient outcomes

Why Licensure

Grossing Technician Duties and Responsibilities - AAPA Position Statement

Staub Lab Services

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Today my guest is patient advocate Michele Mitchell.

What we discuss with Michele:

• Her personal cancer battle
• The treatment journey
• Seeing the enemy - a pivotal moment
• Pathology Clinics and patient experience
• Expanding advocacy to national level
• The 21st Century Cures Act and what it means for patients
• MyPathologyReport.ca - A Patient's Perspective
• AI in patient-centered pathology
• Speaking Engagements and Advocacy
• Advice for patients and families

Links for this episode:

The Path to PathA

Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network

Health Podcast Network

LabVine Learning

Dress A Med scrubs

Digital Pathology Club

Clinicians Are From Mars and Pathologists Are From Venus: Clinician Interpretation of Pathology Reports

ASCP Patient Champions Program

Digital Pathology Association Patient Engagement Committee

University of Michigan Patient and Family Advisory Council

My Pathology Report

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