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Dr. Sang Wu Spotlights Pathology with Children’s Book
Drawing conclusions and making difficult diagnoses from a scramble of cells and puzzling possibilities is what pathologists do. Thanks to Sang Wu, MD, FCAP, children and their families can chase conclusions of their own while learning more about their health, pathology, and laboratories in the activity book Under the Microscope: Detective Doctors. A hybrid children’s…
Read MoreRemembering Dr. Gene Herbek, See, Test & Treat Founder
Leadership and compassion aren’t always closely associated, but Gene Herbek, MD, FCAP, knew their intertwined relationship. He embodied both qualities as a prominent leader in the field of pathology and a compassionate champion for health care in underserved communities. Dr. Herbek died on June 4, 2020, after a lifetime as a practicing pathologist leader, philanthropist,…
Read MorePresident’s Column: Pathologists on the Pandemic Frontlines
The past few months have taken a toll on all of us, both personally and professionally. While pathologists and health care workers around the world may have been more prepared than the average person for the trials of a pandemic, I believe it has been a sobering time for all of us and one of…
Read MorePreparing Pathologists for Leadership
Why did you become a pathologist? I’m sure all of us have heard that question many times, even the residents who have only been in the specialty a short while. And I’m sure we all have our own answers. We are drawn to medical science. We have a penchant for problem solving. We want to…
Read MoreFounder of Foundation’s Zeiler Trust Dies at 99
As a pathologist, leader, visionary, and philanthropist, William B. Zeiler, MD, FCAP, dedicated a career and lifetime to the health of others. Dr. Zeiler died on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at the age of 99. Dr. Zeiler not only founded an innovative laboratory system but served as the president of the College of American Pathologists…
Read MoreFoundation Fosters Next Generation of Pathologists
The CAP Foundation connects some of the best medical students from across the country to career opportunities in pathology. Since 2018, the foundation has awarded 22 travel awards to medical students with an interest in pathology, enabling them to attend the CAP annual meeting and learn more about the specialty. The CAP Foundation checked in…
Read MoreSee, Test & Treat Helps At-Risk Communities Across the US
Xinh Nguyen had some basic health insurance coverage through the Affordable Care Act, but said she was used to having to look after herself when it came to regular preventative care like breast and cervical screenings. After losing her job and private insurance in 2017, infrequent and inconvenient checkups became the norm for her. A…
Read MoreCreative Giving Lights Our Fire
Two CAP member pathologists are helping to raise the visibility of pathology and the CAP Foundation through their support of and contributions to the arts. Support comes from Barbarajean Magnani, PhD, MD, FCAP, via her latest book, “The Queen of All Poisons,” and from Michael J. Misialek, MD, FCAP, who took up art collecting for…
Read MoreA Look Inside the Cambridge See, Test & Treat
Cambridge Health Alliance (CHA) recently hosted its second See, Test & Treat® event, serving nearly 80 patients, with 53 Pap tests and 28 mammograms administered. The demand for the program was so great that 23 additional women were scheduled for free screenings at a second See, Test & Treat event in December.
Read MoreInformatics Award Winners: Past and Present
Catching Up with a Former Recipient “The Informatics Award really opened my eyes to opportunities to become involved in organized medicine; for me, it represented a unique opportunity to meet individuals who are advancing how technology is used in our specialty.” So says Rajesh C. Dash, MD, FCAP, an active member of the CAP, a…
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