Navigating Early Career Challenges

This roundtable discussion will focus on career transitions, highlighting the ways a pathology career can evolve across clinical, academic, and nontraditional pathways. Panelists will discuss navigating career changes within pathology, identifying transferable skills, and making intentional career moves at different stages of training and practice—followed by a Q&A.

Objectives:

• Describe common career transition pathways within pathology, including changes in practice setting, leadership opportunities, and nontraditional roles.
• Discuss practical considerations when navigating a career shift, such as timing, mentorship, networking, and skills development.
• Recognize challenges and perceived risks associated with transitioning roles.

Moderators:
Jennifer Woo, MD, FCAP
Abdul Abid, MD, MBBS, FCAP

Panelists:
Jennifer Woo, MD, FCAP
Abdul Abid, MD, MBBS, FCAP
Yasmeen M. Butt, MD, FCAP