REAL STORIES
Pathologists are transforming and re-defining their role every day! Here are some stories from your colleagues that remind us of the important work pathologists do each day. We hope these stories inspire you to transform our specialty.
December 29, 2009 – The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
“There are many more tools and technologies at our disposal that allow us to do what we all enjoy doing: sharing information, exchanging experience, and harnessing collective intelligence” - Keith J. Kaplan, MD, FCAP
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December 22, 2009 – Taking it Personally
“I think what’s pertinent...is being a team player.” - Gordon A. Bell, MD, FCAP
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December 14, 2009 – The Skills Are Navigational
“I’ve been very fortunate to work with some people who taught me things that I could pass along to somebody else.” - Oyedele A. Adeyi, MB, MS (MD), FCAP
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December 7, 2009 – Stepping Through the Looking Glass
“The key is taking advantage of the transparency of the glass rather than fixating on the opaque sliver of tissue.” - Stephen J. Cina, MD, FCAP READ MORE.
November 24, 2009 – Houston Pathologist Leads by Example to Teach Residents Patient Care
“I am fortunate to have the opportunity to work with the residents who are shaping the future of pathology.” - Mary Schwartz, MD, FCAP READ MORE.
November 16, 2009 – Pathologist Improves Diagnostic Reporting Through the Electronic Medical Records—Facilitates Communication within Hospital and with Clinical Colleagues
“I strongly believe that good communication is the key to outstanding service and is fundamental to patient safety.” - Patricia M. Novak, DO, FCAP READ MORE.
November 10, 2009 – Pathologist Fulfills Vital Patient Need—Timely Screening for Skin Cancer Earns Colleagues’ Respect
“If you notice an underserved market, bring it to the table. It could be an opportunity.” - John W. Turner, MD, FCAP READ MORE.
November 2, 2009 – Persistently Curious, Insistently Rigorous
Pathologist Speeds Up Lab Turnaround Time, Expediting Patient Discharge “What a transformation! Speeding up our turnaround time has resulted in increased confidence in the lab and better doctor satisfaction.” – Carmine J. Cerra, MD, FCAP READ MORE.
October 26, 2009 - When the Whole Is Greater Than the Sum of Its Parts
“I think this department is really embracing the new pathology…. I see understanding that pathologists need to live outside their box.” – Barbarajean Magnani, PhD, MD, FCAP READ MORE.
October 20, 2009 – Persistently Curious, Insistently Rigorous
The bottom line is patient safety right now. Transformational pathologists have an attitude of aptitude. Whether they are planning a morbidity and mortality conference or partnering to generate support for a new telepathology system, they’re engaged in the work, committed to their patients, and open to suggestion.
– Richard N. Eisen, MD, FCAP READ MORE.
October 15, 2009 – Feeling like a lucky passenger
“Not being a geneticist but knowing a few, I set up some appointments with people at Wash U and pitched the idea of trying to find a gene in this rare cancer.” – D. Ashley Hill, MD, FCAP READ MORE.
October 5, 2009 - Junior Member Educates Future Fellow Clinicians—Transformation Takes Only Five Minutes
“I know that 99 percent of today’s medical students will be my future physician colleagues in other specialties. By actively seeking minute opportunities to educate medical students at the end of my laboratory teaching sessions, I can make a difference in how pathologists are perceived by my future fellow clinicians.” - Kyle L. Eskue, MD. READ MORE.
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