Constance M. Thorpe

About Constance M. Thorpe

Constance is Associate Professor at Saint Louis University and Director of Professional Development for the American Association of Pathologists’ Assistants. A classically trained pianist, she says, “In many ways, pathology is like a fine art. I always tell my trainees that performing an autopsy is not only a skill, but also an art. I feel that an excellent dissection is a work of art and requires not only skill, but also finesse.” She adds, “As in music, I tell my students and trainees to always be excellent. You cannot always be perfect, but you can always strive for excellence.”