Twitter Chat Wrap-Up: Adjusting to the New Normal as a Pathology Resident: Learning & Thriving During COVID-19

01/01/1970

Ziad M. El-Zaatari, MD, FCAP

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On August 18 at 9pm EST, I took over the @Pathologists Twitter handle to host a Twitter chat about how pathology residents (and those who train them) can survive and thrive during this unprecedented pandemic.

I was joined by expert guests Nicole Riddle, MD, FCAP (@NRiddleMD), Associate Residency Program Director, Department of Pathology & Cell Biology, University of South Florida College of Medicine; Kimberly Allison, MD, FCAP (@DrKimAllison), Director of Pathology Residency Training, Stanford University School of Medicine; and Adam Booth, MD, Chair, Residents Forum Executive Committee (@ALBoothMD).

Below are some highlights from the hour-long discussion.

Meet the Chatters

Residents: How has the Pandemic Impacted Your Training?

Residency Directors: What Changes Have You Made to Your Training Programs?

How has the “new normal” impacted face-to-face learning opportunities such as scope time?

How has the “new normal” impacted recruiting/interviewing?

What are the advantages/disadvantages of virtual conferences and meetings we’re having?

How has the “new normal” affected trainees opportunities to socialize and network with other trainees and pathologists?

Do you think COVID will change pathology training permanently?

Closing Thoughts

Dr. Ziad El Zaatari

Ziad M. El-Zaatari, MD, is a surgical pathologist specializing in GU and medical renal pathology at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. Dr. El-Zaatari is past Vice Chair and currently serves as Advisor on the College of American Pathologists’ Digital Content Committee. He can be found on Twitter as @ziad_zaatari.

Twitter Chat Wrap-Up: Adjusting to the New Normal as a Pathology Resident: Learning & Thriving During COVID-19

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