October 1, 2026
Lessons Learned From 26 Adenomyoepitheliomas of the Breast:American Journal of Surgical Pathology
Transcript
Elizabeth McMahon
Coming up, why leadership isn't about authority. The Engaged Leadership Academy gave a Mayo Clinic physician new perspective. Plus, researchers take a closer look at one of the toughest breast tumors to classify and find new reasons to check your work before a final diagnosis. Welcome to CAP News for Thursday, October 1st. I'm Elizabeth McMahon of the College of American Pathologists. Here's what's making news in pathology and laboratory medicine. Dr. Sam Albadri's training has taken him from academia in Iraq to the Mayo Clinic in Rochester. The renal pathologist has held positions of increasing responsibility climbing the career ladder, but he knew he was missing important skills.
Dr. Sam Albadri
I realized like the last five years after graduation from fellowship that being a good pathologist does not automate automatically make someone an effective leader. And I believe every uh physician, pathologist, clinician by itself, by it himself or herself, uh they should be a leader. But they need some kind of course to enhance this uh personality or this training.
Elizabeth McMahon
With a nudge from a CAP member colleague, Dr. Albadri applied for the Engaged Leadership Academy, which gave him practical skills to apply at work and even in his personal life.
Dr. Sam Albadri
We discussed communication, we discussed um emotional intelligence, we discussed how to understand different personality from different people.
Elizabeth McMahon
One of the most important takeaways for Dr. Albadri was a new way to think about leadership.
Dr. Sam Albadri
Leadership is not necessarily about the authority. I am the leader, I have the authority. It's about creating an environment where the people feel comfortable contributing and where the team can accomplish something together. I think this is the less the important lesson that I have learned.
Elizabeth McMahon
Registration for the Engaged Leadership Academy is open now. It runs on December 5th and 6th. Adenomyoepitheliomas, or AMEs, are tough to pronounce, but these breast tumors are also tough for pathologists to find and classify. Comprised of two cell types, no two cases look alike. Now, a new study in the American Journal of Surgical Pathology suggests a second look at AMEs is valuable before a final diagnosis. Pathologists from the Yale School of Medicine analyzed 26 AME tumors that were classified into categories from benign to cancerous. They then evaluated each case more closely, looking at size, borders, and surgical removal in some cases. Ultimately, 35% of the cases were reclassified from their original diagnoses. Do you perform fine needle aspirations and want to expand your skills to the ultrasound? You're in luck. Registration for the CAP's ultrasound guided fine needle aspiration course in 2027 is now open for pathologists who want to learn the latest techniques and expand their business to meet growing demand for the technology. The curriculum includes preparation work, a two-day in-person workshop, and practical assessments for 16 CME credits and a certificate. You'll learn about slide preparation, ultrasound operation, and needle techniques, and there will be plenty of time for practice and feedback with faculty. The in-person workshop happens April 3rd and 4th. And finally, if you're flying to Las Vegas for Cap 26 and need a good book for the plane, look no further than your fellow pathologists for page turn. CAP member Dr. Barbarajean Magnani is a toxicologist and author of four novels about a poison-savvy physician who's recruited by the U.S. government as an assassin. Dr. Magnani stopped by the CAP Book Club recently to talk about her book, The Queen of All Poisons.
Dr. Barbarajean Magnani
Bits of me, pieces of me are in there. Certainly my toxicology practice is in there. The love of pathology, which I try and uh write in all the books.
Elizabeth McMahon
Her latest book, If the eyes had no tears, is a romance novel. But don't worry, pathologists get a part in that one too. That's all for today. Be sure to check the show notes for more information on today's stories. Got a story you'd like to hear on the podcast? Write to us at stories at CAP.org. We're back at 5 a.m. Eastern for another episode of CAP News. I'm Elizabeth McMahon. Have a great day.