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  • Kickstart Your Pathology Student Interest Group

    Pathology student interest groups (SIGs) provide a valuable platform for medical students to explore the field of pathology, gain exposure to various subspecialties, connect with experienced pathologists, and build a supportive community of like-minded peers.

  • A Deep Dive into Anatomic and Clinical Pathology Residency

    Discover the diverse pathways of anatomic and clinical pathology and learn more about the various subspecialties you can explore during residency.

  • 9 Activity Ideas for Your Pathology Interest Group

    Pathology student interest groups (SIGs) offer a unique opportunity for medical students to delve into pathology specialties and career tracks as early as day one of medical school. Here are 9 ideas for topics, sessions, and hands-on activities for your pathology student interest group.

  • Tips for Finding a Pathologist Advisor for Your Student Interest Group

    Finding the right advisor is essential for medical students looking to launch a student interest group. Mackenzie Dent, MD, shares the steps she recommends for connecting with the right pathologist.

  • How I Made the Most of My Transitional Year Residency

    Casey Schukow, DO shares his experience with navigating a transitional year residency and gives advice on making the most of this time.

  • Tips for Matching into a Pathology Residency

    Members of the Digital Content Committee hosted a Reddit AMA, answering questions about pathology residency applications, how to match into pathology, and the best way to learn more about the specialty of pathology.

  • Tips for Applying to Pathology Residency

    Members of the Digital Content Committee hosted a Reddit AMA. Here are some of the questions and answers about matching into a pathology residency and the best way to learn more about the specialty of pathology while in medical school.

  • Considering Pathology as Your Specialty

    Members of the Digital Content Committee answered questions about pathology residency applications, how to match into pathology, and the best way to learn more about the specialty of pathology.

  • What You Need to Know About Forensic Pathology 

    James Gill, MD, is a forensic pathologist, chief medical examiner of Connecticut, a clinical associate professor in pathology at Yale and chair of the College of American Pathologists (CAP) Forensic Pathology Committee. Dr. Gill answered questions about the ins and outs of forensic pathology and the experts of the field.

  • Top 5 Reasons To Be a Pathologist

    From being central to patient care, at the front lines of cutting-edge technologies, and offering a wide scope of practice, this video explores the top five reasons why medical students should pursue a career in pathology.

  • The Top 5 Pathology Myths – Busted

    The specialty of pathology is often a mystery to medical students. This article brings to light the truths surrounding the top five myths about pathology.

  • What Is Pathology?

    In this video, CAP resident members share how they define pathology and why they are pathologists. You can also listen to an interview with educator Dr. Husain Sattar.
  • The State of Pathologists Job Market and Compensation

    Leveraging data to show positive trends when it comes to finding a job in pathology and compensation, now is a great time to be a job-seeking pathologist.

  • UCLA’s Laboratory Tour for Medical Students Is a Model to Replicate

    Learn how a two-hour tour for medical students of the core clinical laboratory is a model to be copied as it provides insights as to the importance of pathology in medicine.