Swikrity Baskota

About Swikrity Baskota

Why Pathology Deserves a Central Role

Pathology is the invisible engine of modern healthcare. It underpins diagnosis, guides treatment, and drives research, yet often remains overlooked. Repositioning pathology as a leader in medicine is critical because:

• Pathology informs more than 70 percent of clinical decisions, yet its contributions are frequently underappreciated.

• It is the cornerstone of personalized medicine, molecular diagnostics, and cancer care.

• With the rise of digital pathology, AI, and genomic testing, the specialty sits at the forefront of innovation.

• During crises such as COVID-19, pathologists were central to testing, surveillance, and understanding disease.

The future of medicine is diagnostic, data-driven, and deeply dependent on pathology. To secure its rightful place, we must reshape perceptions – especially among the next generation of physicians.

To elevate the field, I founded MatchToPath.com – a first-of-its-kind platform designed to inform, inspire, and guide medical students toward careers in pathology.

Raising Awareness

Medical students often receive limited exposure to pathology beyond preclinical years. MatchToPath.com fills that gap, showing students that pathology is dynamic, intellectually rich, and central to patient care.

Simplifying the Match Process

Residency applications can be opaque, especially in smaller specialties like pathology. MatchToPath demystifies the process through:

• Step-by-step application guides tailored to pathology.

• CV-building and personal statement advice.

• Interview preparation tips specific to pathology programs.

• Blog posts, webinars, podcasts, and annual bootcamps.

• A structured mentorship program.

This content empowers students to confidently pursue a specialty they may have otherwise overlooked.

Building a Community

Pathology is a small but growing specialty, and community is key to its future. MatchToPath connects aspiring pathologists with mentors, programs, and residents, offering a supportive space to share experiences, ask questions, and learn.

MatchToPath.com is more than a website – it’s a mission to:

• Reframe pathology as essential, exciting, and impactful.

• Educate and empower the next generation of doctors.

• Strengthen the specialty’s visibility within medicine.

In an era defined by data, diagnostics, and precision medicine, pathology isn’t just relevant – it’s leading the way. Through MatchToPath.com, I am committed to ensuring the field receives the recognition, respect, and recruitment it deserves.