The PathPod Podcast

Beyond the Scope: Cytopathology with Dr. Ritu Nayar

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. Ritu Nayar (@NayarRitu). Dr. Nayar is the Vice Chair of Education and Faculty Development in the Department of Pathology at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where she is also the Director of Cytopathology and Professor of Pathology. Dr. Nayar is also the Past President of the American Society for Cytopathology, a past member of the Executive Council of the International Academy of Cytology and is currently a Trustee and President of the American Board of Pathology. She has published over 200 papers, including her work on The Bethesda System for Reporting Cervical Cytology. She has been recognized with lifetime achievement awards from College of American Pathologists, American Society of Cytopathology and the International Academy of Cytology.

 

Links to papers referenced in the episode:

1. Nayar, R. Cervical cancer prevention in the United States—where we've been and where we're going: The American Cancer Society Primary HPV Screening Initiative. Cancer Cytopathology https://doi.org/10.1002/cncy.22733
   
    
2. Implementation in action: Collaborating on the transition to primary HPV screening for cervical cancer in the United States - PubMed (nih.gov).  
   CA Cancer J Clin . 2023 Sep-Oct;73(5):458-460. doi: 10.3322/caac.21786. Epub 2023 Jun 22.
    
3. The time has come to implement primary human papillomavirus screening for cervical cancer in the United States - Franco - 2023 - Cancer - Wiley Online Library.
   https://doi.org/10.1002/cncr.34899
    
4. Nayar, R. Precision Prevention: The 2019 ASCCP Risk-Based Management Consensus Guidelines for Abnormal Cervical Cancer Screening Tests and Cancer Precursors. J. Mol. Pathol. 2021, 2, 274-280. https://doi.org/10.3390/jmp2030023

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Around The Scope: Pediatric Pathology Fellowship

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?

 

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Around The Scope: Pathology in a Post-Roe World

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.

 

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

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!

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

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

 

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Around the Scope: Navigating ERAS and Residency Applications

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

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

 

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

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!

 

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Around The Scope: Pathology in a Cyberattack

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

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PathPod Turns Two!

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! 

 

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