Vanderbilt making strides with 3D scanning project
A picture may be worth a thousand words, but a conventional two-dimensional photograph of a surgical specimen can convey only so much information to a pathologist or surgeon. Overall geometry and margin status are difficult to interpret from static, single-perspective images. A team at Vanderbilt University Medical Center, led by Michael Topf, MD, is addressing this issue using a 3D protocol for surgical pathology.
Inside new edition of gyn cytopathology guide
There’s a shortage of physicians in the U.S.—across specialty areas and including pathology—and the reaction has been rather predictable: nonphysicians are pushing hard to fill those voids. Scope of practice is a major issue facing physicians today, and pathologists are no exception. In other specialties, we’ve seen nurse practitioners and physician assistants step up to take on more and more responsibilities that were once reserved for physicians. Read article.
Challenges facing early career anatomic pathologists when entering independent practice
Pathology training programs are meant to prepare trainees for the workforce by imparting medical knowledge and developing skills in diagnostic interpretation in anatomic pathology. Yet transitioning to the workforce can be challenging for some new graduates. To address this, many training programs have begun teaching management and leadership skills that are required on the job. In addition, the College of American Pathologists New in Practice Committee developed online educational material to provide practical advice for those starting their pathology careers. However, this advice is sometimes anecdotal and based on the experience of only one person.