Outside the Lab

Outside the Lab Clinical care

Taking the (Pre-Residency) Plunge

07/26/2019 | Austin McHenry

A medical student’s perspective on the value of exposure to pathology.

Outside the Lab Guidelines and recommendations

The Blue Books Are Back!

07/24/2019 | Luke Turner

The WHO’s Classification of Tumors series is entering its fifth edition – and many accessibility improvements make the latest Blue Books the best yet

Outside the Lab Profession

Working for the Global Good

07/23/2019 | Luke Turner

After dedicating over 30 years to improving healthcare in deprived countries, Ann Nelson reflects on her career and the importance of medical outreach

Outside the Lab Profession

The Enemies of Pathology

07/20/2019 | Andrei-Mihai Borcan

A fourth-year medical student discusses the reasons peers and patients fail to appreciate pathology and laboratory medicine

Outside the Lab Training and education

Career Connections

07/16/2019 | Avrum Gotlieb

Mentorships are vital resources to pathologists and laboratory medicine professionals seeking to grow and develop their careers

Outside the Lab Profession

Lessons Learned, with Richard Levenson

07/05/2019 | Richard Levenson

A leader in microscopy, imaging, and diagnostics shares the lessons he has learned over a varied and exciting career.

Outside the Lab Point of care testing

To POCT or Not to POCT?

07/02/2019 | Michael Schubert

Many previously laboratory-based tests now have rapid and reliable POCT alternatives – and primary care providers should be encouraged to use them.

Outside the Lab Training and education

Yes, You Can Be a Pathologist!

07/01/2019 | Rick Mitchell

A lack of exposure means many students don’t see pathology as a viable career – and Rick Mitchell thinks we must do more to put it on students’ radars