Pathology is not just about samples and slides—it’s about people, communities, and the stories behind every diagnosis. Beyond the Test: Connecting Communities Through Pathology, brought to you by the CAP Foundation, shines a light on how pathologists are advancing health equity and shaping the future of care.
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Season 2 | Episode #4: Pathology 101: The Specialty You Never Knew You Needed
This first episode in our new quick-hit series features Diana M. Cardona, MD, MBA, FCAP explaining the fundamentals of pathology, its importance in medical diagnosis, and how it impacts patient care. Designed to make complex topics approachable in just a few minutes, this episode is perfect for anyone looking to better understand what pathology is, why it matters, and the critical role pathologists play behind the scenes in healthcare.
Featured Guest
Diana M. Cardona, MD, MBA, FCAP, is professor and chair of pathology at Wake Forest University School of Medicine and chief clinical officer for Advocate Clinical Laboratories. She previously served at Duke University Medical Center as vice chair and director of Anatomic Pathology Laboratories and associate medical director of Duke Health Clinical Laboratories.
Dr. Cardona earned her MD from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, completed residency and fellowship training at the University of Florida, and received her MBA from Duke’s Fuqua School of Business. She has authored more than 100 scholarly works, serves as a collaborator on multiple national research grants, and is a frequent national speaker and media contributor.
A fellow of the College of American Pathologists (CAP), Dr. Cardona has held numerous leadership roles, including chair of the Quality and Clinical Data Registry Affairs Committee and vice chair of the Economic Affairs Committee. She helped create CAP’s Qualified Clinical Data Registry and quality payment program, earning CAP’s Public Service and Outstanding Communicator Awards. She was elected to the CAP Board of Governors in 2023 and currently serves as vice chair of the Council on Government and Professional Affairs. She is also President of the North Carolina Society of Pathologists
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Season 2 | Episode #4: Pathology 101:The Specialty You Never Knew You Needed
May 21, 2026 • 00:07:49
Pathology is not just about samples and slides—it’s about people, communities, and the stories behind every diagnosis. Beyond the Test: Connecting Communities Through Pathology, brought to you by the CAP Foundation, shines a light on how pathologists are advancing health equity and shaping the future of care. New episodes drop…
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Bonus Episode | Mindful Minutes: Why Helping Others Helps You
Apr 23, 2026 • 00:18:29
Pathology is not just about samples and slides—it’s about people, communities, and the stories behind every diagnosis. Beyond the Test: Connecting Communities Through Pathology, brought to you by the CAP Foundation, shines a light on how pathologists are advancing health equity and shaping the future of care. New episodes drop…
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Season 2 | Episode #3: Running on Empty: Scarcity, Shortages, and the Future of Care
Mar 16, 2026 • 40:22
Pathology is not just about samples and slides—it’s about people, communities, and the stories behind every diagnosis.Beyond the Test: Connecting Communities Through Pathology, brought to you by the CAP Foundation, shines a light on how pathologists are advancing health equity and shaping the future of care. New episodes drop monthly—because…
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Bonus Episode | Mindful Minutes
Mar 4, 2026 • 16:04
Pathology is not just about samples and slides—it’s about people, communities, and the stories behind every diagnosis. Beyond the Test: Connecting Communities Through Pathology, brought to you by the CAP Foundation, shines a light on how pathologists are advancing health equity and shaping the future of care. New episodes drop…
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Season 2 | Episode #2: The Breaking Point: Pain and Burnout in Pathology
Feb 25, 2026 • 20:04
Pathology is not just about samples and slides—it’s about people, communities, and the stories behind every diagnosis. Beyond the Test: Connecting Communities Through Pathology, brought to you by the CAP Foundation, shines a light on how pathologists are advancing health equity and shaping the future of care. New episodes drop…
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Season 2 | Episode #1: Through War, Cancer, and Boards: A Pathologist’s Unbreakable Journey
Jan 28, 2026 • 7:34
Pathology is not just about samples and slides—it’s about people, communities, and the stories behind every diagnosis. Beyond the Test: Connecting Communities Through Pathology, brought to you by the CAP Foundation, shines a light on how pathologists are advancing health equity and shaping the future of care. New episodes drop…
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Season 1 | Episode #4: Breaking Barriers: One Physician’s Story
Dec 11, 2025 • 12:21
Pathology is not just about samples and slides—it’s about people, communities, and the stories behind every diagnosis. Beyond the Test: Connecting Communities Through Pathology, brought to you by the CAP Foundation, shines a light on how pathologists are advancing health equity and shaping the future of care. New episodes drop…
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Season 1 | Episode #3: The Visibility Gap: Part 2
Nov 21, 2025 • 25:13
Pathology is not just about samples and slides—it’s about people, communities, and the stories behind every diagnosis. Beyond the Test: Connecting Communities Through Pathology, brought to you by the CAP Foundation, shines a light on how pathologists are advancing health equity and shaping the future of care. New episodes drop…
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Season 1 | Episode #2: The Visibility Gap: Part 1
Oct 28, 2025 • 34:45
Pathology is not just about samples and slides—it’s about people, communities, and the stories behind every diagnosis. Beyond the Test: Connecting Communities Through Pathology, brought to you by the CAP Foundation, shines a light on how pathologists are advancing health equity and shaping the future of care. New episodes drop…
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Season 1 | Episode #1: Pathology For Change: Global Solutions
Sep 23, 2025 • 53:34
Pathology is not just about samples and slides—it’s about people, communities, and the stories behind every diagnosis. Beyond the Test: Connecting Communities Through Pathology, brought to you by the CAP Foundation, shines a light on how pathologists are advancing health equity and shaping the future of care. New episodes drop…
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