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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Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network

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LabVine Learning

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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

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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

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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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Today my guest is Forensic Pathologist Dr Nicole R Jackson.

What we discuss with Dr Jackson:

• Her term as President of the Society of Black Pathology
• Consulting with the SUDC Foundation
• Her current role at the University of Washington
• EPAs in autopsy training
• The recent publication Health disparities among incarcerated populations: a crucial laboratory and pathology review.
• The impact of social media in pathology and forensic pathology

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The Path to PathA

Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network

Health Podcast Network

LabVine Learning

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Digital Pathology Club

Society of Black Pathology

SUDC Foundation

Health disparities among incarcerated populations: a crucial laboratory and pathology review

What’s Wrong with Forensics? Is stigma harming recruitment in forensic pathology? Pathologists and medical students share their experiences

Challenges in autopsy training for pathology residents: A survey of autopsy directors

How (Cautious) Social Media Use May Improve Education and Pipeline Efforts of a Growing Postpandemic Forensic Pathologist Workforce Shortage

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Today my guests are Peter O'Toole and Colin Murphy from mTuitive.

What we discuss with Colin and Peter:

• Colin's and Peter’s journeys to mTuitive
• The origin story of mTuitive
• Challenges and adoption of structured data
• Collaborations with CAP and ACS
• The future of digital pathology and structured data
• Real-time reference materials feature in mTuitive
• Customer success stories and favorite features
• Integration with major EHR systems
• Future innovations and improvements

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The Path to PathA

Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network

Health Podcast Network

LabVine Learning

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Digital Pathology Club

mTuitive

College of American Pathologists Cancer Protocol Templates

American College of Surgeons

The Checklist Manifesto

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My guest today is Dr Kene Ojukwu.

What we discuss with Dr Ojukwu:

• How she discovered pathology
• Educational pursuits: from public health to public policy
• Community engagement: Knowledge is Power Project
• Health literacy and dermatopathology education
• Challenges and innovations in patient-facing pathology
• Exploring language in medical diagnosis
• Inclusive pathology education
• Understanding learning styles in medical education
• Empowering self-assessment in medical training
• The human impact of pathology
• Policy influence in medical training
• The future of pathology and health equity

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The Path to PathA

Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network

Health Podcast Network

LabVine Learning

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Digital Pathology Club

The Semantics of Cancer

UCLA National Clinician Scholars Program

Who is the Teacher and Who is the Student? The Dual Service- and Engaged-Learning Pedagogical Model of Anatomy Academy

Pathology Project Wins Back to Bedside Recognition

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Today my guest is artist Evin Felix.

What we discuss with Evin:

• Her introduction to art through her father
• Discovering a passion for painting
• The pathology art series: A healing journey
• Her artistic process as emotional expression
• How her work became part of The Healing Art of Pathology book
• The impact of her art on others

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The Path to PathA

Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network

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Digital Pathology Club

Evin's Website

The Healing Art of Pathology

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Today my guests are Dr Meriem Sefta, Chief Diagnostics Officer at Owkin, and Amanda Coble, Senior Director of Product at Proscia.

What we discuss with Amanda and Dr Sefta:

• The history of Owkin
• Founding vision and early challenges
• Deep learning in pathology
• Mission and Precision Oncology
• Digital pathology and AI integration
• Biomarker screening products like MSIntuit CRC
• Outcome prediction solutions like RlapsRisk BC
• Partnership with Proscia
• The future of pathology with AI
• Interoperability and collaboration

Disclaimer:

MSIntuit CRC, BRCAura BC, and RlapsRisk BC are under development and not for clinical use. They are not FDA cleared or approved in the USA. BRCAura BC and RlapsRisk BC are developed within the PortrAIt consortium, a french consortium financed by the government within the framework of France 2030 and by the European Union - Next Generation EU within the framework of the France Relance Plan.

Owkin interoperability with Proscia's software is for Research Use Only. Not for use in diagnostic procedures.

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The Path to PathA

Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network

Health Podcast Network

LabVine Learning

Dress A Med scrubs

Digital Pathology Club

Owkin And Proscia Expand Access To AI Pre-Screening For Colorectal Cancer Patients

Owkin

Proscia

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