Episode 189: Dr Allison Goldberg - The Impact Of Curiosity In The Career Of A Cytopathologist

Dr Allison Goldberg is a cytopathologist, and Director of the Cytopathology Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University.. What we discuss with Dr Goldberg:

• How her father's work in pharmaceutical industry on AIDS medications helped to inspire her career path

• How she found satisfaction in surgical procedures and the operating room environment initially

• Inspired by a conversation with a pathologist mom she made the transition to pathology

• How she tailors fellowship experiences based on goals and backgrounds of individual fellows

• Impact of AI in Pathology, including assisting in tasks like identifying specific cells and estimating percentages

• AI may not replace pathologists but can enhance certain aspects of pathology

• Importance of Leadership Roles in Pathology

• Pathologists should advocate for patient care and be involved in decision-making processes

• Personalized medicine and molecular testing advancements

• Emphasizing lifelong learning and curiosity to adapt to upcoming changes in the field

 

Links for this episode:

LabVine Laboratory Transformation Seasonal School

Health Podcast Network

 LabVine Learning

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Digital Pathology Club

 

Thomas Jefferson University Cytopathology Fellowship Program

 

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