Opinions Aplenty
Exploring our most read In My View articles since The Pathologist’s creation in 2014
Many pathologists and laboratory clinicians have shared their views with us over the years – some even contributing multiple articles in quick succession! As is custom with poignant birthdays and anniversaries, we’re using our 10th birthday as an excuse to highlight some of your favorite articles of the decade, particularly opinion pieces from professionals within the field. But do your favorite In My View articles coincide with the majority listed below?
10. We Need to Talk About Clinical Representation
Unfortunately, ethnic minorities remain underrepresented in clinical research – preventing scientific advancements from benefiting all individuals. Renã Robinson explores these concerning barriers and how we can break through them.
We’ve collaborated on many occasions with Kamran Mirza, and this opinion piece on the role of descriptive pathology reports is a stellar example of his contributions.
Diversity is key in all workplaces, but especially in STEM fields where differing backgrounds and experiences can make all the difference in discovery and developing society. Ann M. Gronowski discusses her blueprint for redressing the balance in pathology.
7. Patients Don’t Want Colonoscopies – Let’s Give Them Something Better
Colonoscopies may be effective in detecting cancer early, but are patients attending appointments? See Craig Eagle’s discussion on the matter.
6. Closer Coordination, Better Outcomes
Multidisciplinary collaboration is key in a wide array of research studies. Here, Mark Kruzel explores the benefits of a pathology-oncology collaboration to leverage the true power of precision therapies.
5. How to Teach (Pathology) So Students Will Learn
Two for the price of one! Shivayogi Bhusnurmath and Bharti Bhusnurmath provide a joint opinion piece on the continuous struggles of getting medical students excited about pathology.
Overworked and underappreciated – is this the reality for pathologists? Raymond Maung discusses the risks of exceeding limits and how to manage a multifaceted workload.
3. Pathology Under Pressure: Unraveling the Exodus
Bamidele Farinre discusses issues across the field and how we can address challenges to drive the exodus of pathologists.
2. Twenty-First-Century Residents
Where does macroscopy education stand in the modern era of information overload, molecular entity classification, and computational practice? Casey P. Schukow discusses what the future may hold.
Many arguments have been made for and against autopsy over the years, but Abdul Majeed Abid stands resolute that it remains a crucial element in pathology training programs.
Deputy Editor, The Pathologist
