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The College of American Pathologists provided feedback on the latest version of the Verifying Accurate Leading-edge IVCT Development (VALID) Act
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Gastrointestinal stromal tumors (GIST) are the most common type of mesenchymal tumors of the digestive tract. GIST may occur anywhere in the GI tract, but stomach [60% of cases] and small intestine [30%] are the most common sites. From molecular genetics points of view, GIST can be grouped into 4 major molecularly-defined groups: 1) KIT mutated [about 75 to 80%], 2) PDGFRA mutated [about 5 to 10%], 3) SDH-deficient [about 5 to 10%], and 4) other rare driver mutations [NF1, NTRK, BRAF etc].
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Dr. Nicole Riddle’s article focuses on how new-in-practice pathologists should approach the art of salary negotiations.
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Increasingly, pathologists employ molecular testing as an aid in sarcoma diagnosis. The intent of this article is to summarize the current state of routine molecular testing in sarcomas. The future direction of this testing is also briefly discussed.
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This article examines the liquid biopsy (using a body fluid sample to test for relevant biomarkers) as one of the minimally invasive testing methods to emerge in recent years.
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Adversity is a part of life and having a strategy for difficult situations makes all the difference. CAP member Dr. Emily Green shares her adversity tool kit to help and inspire fellow pathologists as they face adversity and difficult situations in the workplace.
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Richard Owings, MD, FCAP, explains what to do before starting at your pathologist job, eg, obtaining licensing/credentialing, arranging housing, enrolling in insurance plans, etc.
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New-in-practice pathologists need to know how to interview just as much to be interviewed. Dr. Roseann Wu give tips on how pathologists need to prepare to conduct a solid interview.
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Dr. Juanita Evans reveals three things early career pathologists can do as they transition into a leadership role.
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In this article, Mary Le, MD, FCAP, Adam L. Booth, MD, FCAP, and Rebecca Johnson, MD, FCAP, share their tips and tricks for managing time and creating a healthy work-life balance.
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For pathologists to be effective in dotted-line leadership roles, they need to positively influence the work practices within the laboratory. The pathologist must be viewed as an approachable, knowledgeable, and helpful advocate for quality testing and employee and patient safety.
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Here are ten tips for navigating the job search while on a J-1 visa from someone who's been there.
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Learn about the CAP Foundation's See, Test & Treat program, which showcases pathologists' role in health care and connects underserved communities to free cancer-screening services.
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Read highlights from the most recent Twitter Chat focused on succeeding as a pathologist in an academic setting.
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CAP member Dr. Lauren King shares four key things new-in-practice pathologists can use when supervising and teaching pathology residents.
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Advances in molecular testing technologies have changed the diagnosis, monitoring and disease management of T-cell malignances and may provide therapeutic targets. Understanding the basic principles of the molecular assays and the updated knowledge of genomic alterations will make practicing pathologists an integral part of patient management.
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Dr. Juanita Evans explains how taking stock of your priorities and your routine can reduce the stress and pressure that come with feeling unfocused.
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Medical laboratories always have been indispensable, but the pandemic shed a light on just how valuable they are. Suddenly, these historically overlooked departments became the face of health care’s pandemic response, affirming their place at the leadership table. This conversation was moderated by the American Hospital Association Center for Health Innovation.
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A pathologist's most valuable asset is their eyes, however, we rarely hear pathologists speak about protecting their eye health. CAP member Dr. Adam Booth interviewed ophthalmologist Dr. Whitney Lomazow on how pathologists can take care of their eyes.