Lab Medicine Rounds
A Mayo Clinic podcast for laboratory professionals, physicians, and students, hosted by Justin Kreuter, M.D., assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathology at Mayo Clinic, featuring educational topics and insightful takeaways to apply in your practice.
Episodes
The Final Rounds
This episode marks the end of “Lab Medicine Rounds.” Host Justin Kreuter, M.D., reflects on the impact of the series and introduces an upcoming video-based project that will bring lab stories to life in powerful new ways.
Navigating Feedback: A Conversation on Growth and Communication
In this episode of "Lab Medicine Rounds," we explore how to navigate the often-tricky terrain of giving and receiving feedback. Join the conversation as we unpack common pitfalls, reframe defensive reactions, and offer practical tools for fostering growth-minded, judgment-free dialogue. Whether you're leading a team or developing your own feedback skills, this episode offers thoughtful in
Benign Mimics of Malignant Breast Pathology
On this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Erinn Downs, D.O., professor of laboratory medicine and pathology at Mayo Clinic’s Arizona campus, on the topic of benign mimics of malignant breast pathology.
Navigating Threshold Diagnoses of the Breast
In this episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D., and Miglena Komforti, D.O., from Mayo Clinic as they discuss threshold diagnoses of the breast — those gray zones that challenge even seasoned professionals. Learn why they’re important, how to approach them, and what role technology might play in the future.
Leading up to Lab Week: Recognizing the Role of Laboratory Professionals
As we approach Lab Week, this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds” includes a compilation of interviews from previous episodes highlighting the pivotal role laboratory professionals play in healthcare. Featured interviews include Dr. Eric Hsi, Dr. Curt Hanson, and Jane Hermansen, all from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota.Discussion includes:· The importance of highlighting the labora
The Future of Basic Science in Medical Curriculum
On this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with senior associate dean of academic affairs for Mayo Clinic Alix School of Medicine, Joseph Maleszewski, M.D., on the future of basic sciences in medical education.Discussion includes:· Challenges of basic science in medical education.· Differing perspectives about basic science in medical education.·
Building Your Ideal Rank List
On this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Just Kreuter, M.D., chats with Jennifer Boland Froemming, M.D., about creating the perfect rank list for training programs. Dr. Boland Froemming shares her insights and tips to help you make informed decisions.Discussion Includes:00:36 How rank lists work.03:45 What to consider when making a rank list.06:20 Recommendations for individuals applying
Embracing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Every Identity
In this month's episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Monica Ibarra about the essential role of diversity, equity, and inclusion in healthcare and beyond. Timestamps:0:00 Introduction0:43 Why conversations about diversity are important3:56 Common challenges that arise during discussions6:11 Approaching conversations in different environments11:17 Leaders naviga
Be the Type to Save a Life: National Blood Donors Month
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Kristen Ruby, D.O., M.P.H., to discuss National Blood Donor Month and the impact blood donors make. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:47 Celebrating blood donors03:43 Types of blood donors11:16 Diversity of blood inventory17:17 Thank you19:22 Outro
Being a Lifelong Learner
In this episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with education specialist Bob Jackson on the challenges and importance of being a lifelong learner. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:31 Importance of lifelong learning02:03 Challenges of lifelong learning06:07 Adapting to change10:58 Teaching and learning13:39 Embracing uncertainty17:00 Encouraging lifelong learning24:00
Global Surgery Hackathon: Lessons in Healthcare Systems
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with medical students on the importance of understanding healthcare systems, their experiences from a global surgery hackathon, and how maintaining curiosity and continuous learning can enhance their medical practice.Timestamps:0:00 Introductions0:49 Importance of Understanding Healthcare Systems1:33 Fundamentals of He
AI in Education
In this episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with career educator Elissa Hall, Ed.D., on the integration and impact of artificial intelligence in graduate medical education, exploring strategies for teaching AI, the importance of critical thinking, and the ethical considerations involved.Timestamps0:00 Intro01:07 Graduate medical education and artificial intelligen
Attending Medical Conferences & AABB Debrief
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews John Sherbeck, M.D., Laboratory Medical Director of Trinity Health IHA Medical Group, about how to plan your time at medical conferences. He also briefly discusses this year’s takeaways from AABB’s national conference.Timestamps:0:00 Intro00:45 Why are medical conferences important to attend?03:10 Engaging in debat
The Art of Asking Questions
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Timothy Long, M.D., about the importance of asking good questions in healthcare settings, such as when you’re with patients, as an educator, or at a conference or presentation. Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:58 Developing the skill of asking good questions06:37 Characteristics of effective questions11:45 Effectiv
Interview Tips for Pathology Residents
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Reade Quinton, M.D., an associate professor of laboratory medicine and pathology and anatomic pathologist at Mayo Clinic, to discuss interview tips for future pathology residents. Timestamps:0:00 Introduction0:45 Interviewer assessment7:07 Communication style & personality10:25 Asking questions to help with ran
Trailblazing New Connections in Medicine
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Shannon Strader, D.O., a resident in cellular therapy at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, to discuss trailblazing new connections in medicine.Timestamps: 0:00 Intro00:56 Can you share your story with our listeners of how you connected the dots between physical medicine and rehab (PM&R) and cellular therapy?
Clinical Updates on Thrombotic Thrombocytopenic Purpura (TTP)
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Ewa Wysokinska, M.D., an assistant professor of medicine and consultant in the Division of Hematology and Medical Oncology at Mayo Clinic in Florida, to talk about clinical updates in thrombotic thrombocytopenic purpura.
Streamlining Lab Processes: The Power of Kaizen
In this month’s episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Jessica Stellmaker on creating a culture of continuous improvement using Kaizen events.Timestamps:0:00 Intro00:40 What is a kaizen event?04:01 Kaizen week06:28 Create a culture of continuous improvement 09:54 Resources11:31 Fail point13:15 Impacts on laboratory functions17:02 OutroResources:Continuous Impro
Reflections on Residency
In this month’s episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Isabella Holmes, D.O., a PGY-3 resident and assistant co-chief pathology resident at the University of Michigan, to discuss her reflections on residency. Timestamps:0:00 Intro01:20 Reflections on past year02:45 Being comfortable as a resident05:00 Taking on leadership roles07:51 Identifying what to focus o
Advice to Trainees
In this month’s episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Nidhi Kataria, M.B.B.S., and Thane Kubik, M.D., M.S., for a deep dive into optimizing the residency experience.
Myasthenia Gravis: The Role of Apheresis
This month’s episode of Lab Medicine Rounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Jeffrey Winters, M.D., the medical director of the Therapeutic Apheresis Treatment Unit at Mayo Clinic for Myasthenia Gravis awareness month.
The Science Behind Scleroderma
In this episode of #LabMedicineRounds, Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Ashima Makol, M.B.B.S., for National Scleroderma Awareness Month, including a discussion about lab medicine's important role in diagnosis. Timestamps:0:00 Intro0:53 Why is it important for healthcare professionals to be aware of scleroderma? 2:34 What are some important things for laboratory professionals to underst
Breathing Easier: Immunotherapies for Asthma and Allergy
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Douglas McMahon, M.D., from the Allergy and Asthma Center of Minnesota, to discuss how the lab supports asthma and allergy medical practice.
Lab Excellence: Spotlight on Laboratory Professionals
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., interviews Eric Hsi, M.D., chair of the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, about the lab’s important role in healthcare. Timestamps:00:00 Intro00:42 Importance of labs in current medical practice02:41 Understanding & appreciating the role of lab medicine05:30 Worki
Exploring the Lab's Vital Role in Healthcare
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Chancey Christenson, M.D., about the lab's important role in healthcare. Timestamps:0:00 Intro01:00 Why is it important to highlight the extensive presence of the laboratory in current medical practice?05:20 What’s the story of how you first came to appreciate the extensive role of the medical laboratory?07:0
Drawing the Line: The Rationale Behind Blood Tube Collection Order
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Brooke Katzman, Ph.D., to discuss the blood tube collection order. Show Notes:0:00 Intro0:41 Rational of blood tube order3:15 Direct and indirect contamination4:58 Draw order8:11 Serum vs. Plasma10:23 Testing for specific analytes12:39 Interferences14:38 Teaching order of draw17:22 Best practices20:41 Closing
The Bullet Catch and Other Deadly Illusions!
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Reade Quinton, M.D., assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathology, to discuss a popular topic at this year’s 9th Annual Forensic Science Symposium, the bullet catch and other deadly illusions. Timestamps:0:00 Introduction0:45 Forensic Science Symposium discussion3:30 Historical conference topics5
Maximizing Impact Through Admin-Lab Collaboration
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with operations administrator Mark Brown to discuss the significance of collaborating with administrators.Show notes: 0:00 Intro0:59 Importance of working with lab administrators3:00 Role of administrators10:20 Resetting with admins14:20 Supporting wellbeing
Charting the Course: The Journey to Becoming a Physician-Scientist
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Alfredo Quinones-Hinojosa, M.D., a neurosurgeon and scientist at Mayo Clinic. From humble beginnings as a migrant worker, his story is one of resilience, determination, and a relentless pursuit of knowledge. Timestamps:0:00 Introduction1:54 Importance for physicians to play a role in science5:28 Setting yours
Recruiting for Careers in Laboratory Medicine
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with placement coordinator Jamie Herget to discuss recruitment initiatives within the laboratory profession. Timestamps:0:00 Introduction0:59 Importance of recruitment2:57 What roles are being recruited?5:31 Effective strategies for recruitment9:28 Ineffective strategies for recruitment15:01 Trends & Collabora
Should You Stay or Should You Go?
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., and Rondell Graham, M.B.B.S., delve into the critical decisions involved in contemplating a role on the staff at the institution where you receive your training.Timestamps:00:00 Introduction01:25 Why did you decide to take a job at the institution where you finished training?03:35 Things to think about when accepting a j
Perspectives of a Teaching Assistant
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., engages in a compelling conversation with Lindsey Randall, a third-year medical student, as they discuss her experiences and insights in the role of a teaching assistant. 00:00 Introduction01:05 Why did you decide to get involved in teaching in the first place?02:07 You’ve been teaching in this course, but how has your l
Celebrating 100 Episodes
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., along with the Lab Medicine Rounds podcast team share their experience on starting an educational podcast and reflecting on past episodes. Timestamps00:00 Introduction01:02 Rick: How did the podcast start up? What was the genesis, how did this all start?03:05 Dr. Kreuter: How does this work around the podcast all come to
Nurturing Our Laboratories
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Alex Klobassa, assistant supervisor for transfusion medicine in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, to discuss nurturing our laboratories. 03:38 Challenges to nurturing laboratory teams.02:39 Takeaways from nurturing laboratory teams.07:42 Creating programs to support laborator
Pre-analytical Variables for Coagulation Testing
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Jansen Seheult, M.B., B.Ch., B.A.O., M.D., assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathology in the Division of Hematopathology, to discuss heterophile antibodies and HIL, which are considered by some to be analytical errors and by others to reflect patient-related pre-analytical variables. Timestamps:
What's New in CAR-T?
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Timothy Wiltshire, Ph.D., assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathology in the Division of Transfusion Medicine, to discuss what’s new with CAR-T cells. Timestamps:0:00 Introduction0:49 Why is CAR-T important for healthcare folks to appreciate in 2023?3:05 What should healthcare professionals under
What Every Pathologist Should Understand About Breast Imaging
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Robert Fazzio, M.D., Ph.D., assistant professor of radiology and chair of the Division of Breast Imaging at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota. Timestamps:0:00 Introduction1:05 The importance for pathologists to understand the fundamentals of breast imaging.2:40 Reading the comments and the roles they play i
Cardiac Troponins and Checkpoint Inhibitors
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Allan Jaffe, M.D., a consultant in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, about cardiac troponins and checkpoint inhibitors. Dr. Jaffe is also the Wayne and Kathryn Preisel Professor of Cardiovascular Disease Research, professor of laboratory medicine and pathology, and professor
Guidance Documents: Learning About Lipids
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” host Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Jeff Meeusen, Ph.D., assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathology and clinical chemist in the Division of Clinical Core Laboratory Services for the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, who discusses a forthcoming guidance document on lipid testing. Discussion includes:0
How to Create Strong Professional Presentations
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” guest host Ann Moyer, M.D., Ph.D., speaks with Justin Kreuter, M.D., transfusion medicine pathologist and assistant professor of laboratory medicine and pathology at Mayo Clinic, about the importance of creating and practicing professional presentations. Discussion Topics:00:00 Introduction01:03 Importance of practicing your presentation.03:13 Com
Coagulation Basics
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” guest host Ann Moyer, M.D., Ph.D., speaks with Justin Kreuter, M.D., transfusion medicine pathologist and assistant professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at Mayo Clinic, about common misunderstandings and practical ways to teach the basics of coagulation. Timestamps:0:00 Intro00:48 Why is it important for physicians to understand the fund
Practicing Art & Medicine
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Laura Tafe, M.D., associate professor of pathology and laboratory medicine at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and president of the Association of Molecular Pathology, to discuss practicing art and medicine.Timestamps:0:00 Intro01:30 What is your artist origin story?03:40 What does that relationship of your art
Teaching Artificial Intelligence
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., sits down with Bradley Erickson, M.D., Ph.D., Director of the Mayo Clinic Artificial Intelligence Lab and professor of radiology at Mayo Clinic, to talk about working with artificial intelligence and how to train on it.0:00 Intro00:45 Why are computer-aided diagnoses, artificial intelligence, important for our healthcare?02:4
Discovering Online Pathology Resources
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., sits down with Clarissa Jordan, M.D., chief resident in anatomic and clinical pathology for the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic, to discuss online pathology resources. Resources:AACC Learning Lab: https://www.aacc.org/education/learning-lab Kurt’s Notes: https://schaberg.faculty.ucdavis.edu/Sur
Reflections on Residency
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., sits down with Isabella Holmes, D.O., a first-year pathology resident at the University of Michigan, to discuss her residency training experience. 0:00 Intro01:01 Let’s start by telling our audience your story – why did you decide to become a pathologist?03:03 What has this first year been for you, what’s that rotation look l
Navigating Implementation Challenges in the Laboratory
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., sits down with John Mills, Ph.D., associate professor and vice chair of test implementation for the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, to discuss navigating implementation challenges in the laboratory.
Leading through Uncertanity
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., sits down with Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., Director of Clinical Virology and Vice Chair of Practice in the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology a Mayo Clinic, to talk about working and leading through uncertainty.Timestamps:0:00 Intro01:22 Why is working with uncertainty an important skill for us to cultivate?03:13 W
The Modern Parasitology Lab
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., sits down with Bobbi Pritt, M.D., professor and interim chair for the Department of Laboratory Medicine and Pathology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, to discuss the modern parasitology laboratory. Parasitology0:00 Intro01:03 Why did you decide to pursue parasitology?02:19 What does the modern-day parasitology lab loo
Shared Experience: Participating on a Laboratory Inspection Team
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., sits down with Emily Shaffer, D.O., a resident physician in pathology and laboratory medicine for Northwell Health in Roslyn, New York, to talk about her experience participating on a laboratory inspection team. Timestamps:0:00 Intro00:53 What is your origin story for becoming a pathologist?02:06 What was your experience like
3D Scanning: An Important Innovation in Pathology
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., sits down with Shane Ferraro, M.H.S., PA(ASCP), an assistant supervisor of pathologists’ assistants in the Division of Anatomic Pathology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, to talk about the important innovation of 3D scanning in pathology. Timestamps:0:00 Intro00:54 Why is 3D scanning an important innovation in patholog
Tools for Laboratory Management
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Robert Michel, editor-in-chief of The Dark Report, an intelligence service and publication that provides economic and strategic assessment of the clinical laboratory industry, to provide useful tools for laboratory management. Timestamps:
No Excuses
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Beshoi Nashed, a visiting medical student from the Medical University of the Americas in Saint Kitts and Nevis, about his personal perspective on life that has helped him succeed where many others are challenged. Timestamps:0:00 Intro01:08 Where were you first introduced to this no excuses philosophy perspective,
Seeking Advice from Colleagues
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., speaks with Dr. Nour Al-Mozain, a hematopathologist and transfusion medicine consultant at King Faisal Specialist Hospital in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, about the importance of reaching out to colleagues for advice.Timestamps:0:00 Intro01:05 What are a few of the reasons why you have reached out to colleagues for advice?02:36 What
Challenges of Patient Education: Helping Patients Understand Relevant Medical Information
0:00 Intro01:04 What is your origin story? How did you come to work in this unique health setting of educating patients?05:19 What are some of the common ways that you see healthcare really fail to successfully educate patients?09:59 How do you navigate the complexity of what you’re talking about? 16:12 How do you navigate those situations where the patient doesn’t seem to be understandin
Workforce Stability and Strategies for Retention
Timestamps0:00 Intro00:45 Why is workforce stability such an important topic for health care right now?04:25 What are a couple of the current challenges? Maybe a few with hiring, and then a few with retaining some of these quality employees.07:17 What are your thoughts about how do you keep your fingers on the pulse of the current needs and interest of the workforce? What’s the way to be
What Every Pathologist Needs to Know About the Legal System
Timestamps:0:00 Introduction0:46 Why is it important for pathologists to know a thing or two about the legal system?3:49 Quality practices are something we are all involved in. Can you unpack those a little bit so listeners can think about how they’re engaging in that?5:05 High probability a physician or pathologist will eventually be involved in a legal proceeding. Tips for if/when that
The Gift of Organ Donation
Timestamps:0:00 Intro01:54 How did you get started in the field of histocompatibility?03:44 Was that a mentor that helped you find this new role and pathway, or was there a particular patient that you took care of that opened your eyes to these other possibilities in lab medicine?05:28 What are a few things that you think healthcare professionals in general should understand about organ t
Understanding Multiple Myeloma Testing
Timestamps:0:00 Introduction0:37 Why is it important to update multiple myeloma testing?1:51 Lab testing driving treatment that is being done3:30 Explanation about multiple myeloma, how testing started, and how it has evolved6:02 Needing more sensitivity to detect it7:47 Driving treatment decisions9:02 What does this look like in practice?10:57 Minimal residual disease12:41 Outside of the
Lifelong Learning
Timestamps:0:00 Introduction0:40 Non-traditional education for pathologists11:17 Getting involved13:41 Self-learning16:19 Becoming an expert18:46 Other interests in practice or life22:05 Importance of completing projects23:59 Outro
The ABCs of CBD
Timestamps:0:00 Introduction1:18 What is the difference between marijuana, hemp, THC, and CBD?2:58 So, is CBD legal in the United States?4:08 What are the common products you can find CBD in?4:25 How can CBD impact our health? Especially since it is not regulated.5:28 You run our drugs of abuse and forensics lab, is this having any effect on the testing you do there?10:45 For our laborato
Informatics for the Pathologist
In this episode of “Lab Medicine Rounds,” Justin Kreuter, M.D., sits down with Justin Juskewitch, M.D., Ph.D., and Andrew Norgan, M.D., Ph.D., both assistant professors of laboratory medicine and pathology at Mayo Clinic, to talk about informatics for the pathologist.
Monkeypox: A Laboratory Medicine Perspective
Timestamps:0:00 Intro00:45 Can you start us off by giving an overview of this latest outbreak of Monkeypox? And also if you could contrast that against Covid-19? 03:25 What do you think this increase means for our hospital laboratories?05:44 How can we provide the greatest value to our clinical colleagues and to our patients? 08:17 I know we sometimes do culture a virus and look at viruse
Advice for Medical Students Matching Into Pathology
Timestamps:0:00 Intro01:32 So for residents who have recently started, now that orientation is behind us, where should their focus be?09:05 Do you have any advice for what step 1 or 2 might look like for a new resident?13:46 What is a new skill or two that residents should really focus on developing? 18:26 Could you share with the student listeners, what do you recommend to residents when
Using Social Media in Your Practice
Timestamps0:00 Intro01:10 Why is social media a tool that our lab medicine and pathology community should consider using?04:01 How do you reassure or talk to a pathology resident or a medical laboratory technologist, who is just getting started on social media, when a patient reaches out with a question?07:29 What is your advice about how to use your time wisely on social media?09:57 How
Patient-Scientists: A Valuable Perspective in Medical Research
Timestamps:0:00 Intro01:01 What is a patient-scientist? 01:36 What’s the perspective of value they can bring to the table?03:57 What has surprised you the most about this experience of being a patient-scientist?08:05 Since you have shared this, what has been your experience interacting with the research community?08:57 What are your reflections about how the medical community should under
Tick Talk 2022
Timestamps: 0:00 Intro00:42 What does the tick season look like this year? Is it true that is has been predicted to be a severe tick season?01:20 What are the different things that influence the tick season?03:49 What does “severe tick summer” mean for all of us working and learning in the hospital?05:08 Have you been getting invitations to talk to some of our clinical colleagues about th
3D Imaging Technology
Timestamps:0:00 Intro00:46 Why is 3D imaging and printing important for patient care?03:18 Can you help our audience understand when should we be using this? When is it not so good? 09:38 How does that conversation go now differently? Now that somebody can hold this, how has that transformed the questions and the understanding that the patient has?13:05 Can you help us get our arms around
Challenges of Saliva Testing
Timestamps:0:00 Intro00:53 Why is the medical field interested in saliva?02:00 What sorts of information could be gleaned from saliva?03:17 Are there certain limitations of what could come out of saliva testing?04:56 Can you elaborate what you mean when you say “matrix?”06:16 How do you approach navigating what could be interferences?08:16 Would that be considered part of the matrix? Or i
AABB Guidelines for Convalescent Plasma
Timestamps:0:00 Intro00:51 Could you give us an update about what has been happening regarding convalescent plasma?03:46 What are some take-home points from this new AABB guidelines that are out?15:07 Were there challenges discussed or things that you see these guidelines either domestically or internationally? 18:20 Is there an aspect that you would like to see addressed with more robust
Special Episode for Students Who Matched Into Pathology
Timestamps:0:00 Intro2:00 Coming off a relaxed 4th year, how do you recommend we get back into the study flow for training? 6:45 Once residency starts and we are working all day and studying in the evenings, do you have recommendations on how to ease back into that? 9:30 How do you recommend finding a mentor in residency training? How do you know if it’s a good fit or if you need to figur
Integrating Molecular Information Into Your Anatomic Pathology Practice
Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:04 Why is molecular information important for you in your practice to integrate into anatomic pathology? 06:22 How did you recognize that molecular information was really a critical competency for you to develop as an anatomic pathologist? 09:51 Do you find yourself going to different sessions when you go to conferences, or are you specifically paying attention to
Celebrating Lab Week: Looking at the Past to Plan for the Future
Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:30 Why is it important for us to look at our past when planning for our future?05:37 Sometimes people struggle with celebrating and I think also, maybe some people get nervous about that--taking time to celebrate accomplishments that have been. What’s your take on that? 07:01 What are one or two aspects of pathology and lab medicine’s past that you are thinking ab
Preparing for Lab Week: Celebrating Laboratory Successes
Timestamps:0:00 Introduction1:00 Why is it important to look at the past when planning for the future?4:30 Keeping in mind our audience, we've got laboratorians, we've got pathologists, we have other physicians from the health care team listening, what might be a good resource, or what would you recommend to be aware of these larger trends?6:50 What are one or two aspects of pathology and
Magic in Medicine
00:00 Intro01:02 How did you get started in magic?03:57 How does this roll into your practice as an Anatomic Pathologist? How do you see this skill translate? 06:29 What is a mentalist? 11:05 How do you approach teaching our residents and fellows about how they might think about and use magic in their practice?14:20 How can we get better at suspending that belief for our residents without
Wellness: What's Your Why?
00:00 Intro00:58 Why are wellness efforts a need-to-have, rather than a want-to-have?04:18 What are we learning about wellness that is important for our audience to understand?07:44 What are those first steps that our listeners can take and initiate for their own local practice, what would their initial support look like?14:23 Are there classic struggles with improving wellness that you c
The Laboratory’s Role in Health and Equity
Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:23 Why is health equity important for laboratory medicine and pathology?03:13 What are we learning about how as a laboratory we may better advocate for health equity? 05:27 What’s the nuance there that we need to grapple with, not just more testing but better testing?08:30 Are there examples of how we can do this better from other professions that we can learn fro
The Value of Pathology Interest Groups
Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:32 From your points of view, why do you think it’s important to start a pathology interest group?07:24 What are some important elements that you think are important for a successful interest group in your experience?11:24 Is there one or two activities that really stands out that’s been perceived as the most valuable and best experiences so far?13:18 Has there bee
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The Importance of Interprofessional Education
Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:05 From your perspective, why is interprofessional education an important for us clinicians, lab medicine colleagues, and students?04:18 What are a few of those key lessons that you’ve learned about how to do this interprofessional education?07:15 How do you think we make it a meaningful experience for the students? 10:37 What sort of approach do you take to feedb
Responding With Grace While Under Pressure
Timestamps:00:00 Intro02:00 Why is it important to respond with grace while we’re under pressure?03:36 How do you think you develop this ability to project poise when in stressful situations?05:33 Was there a mentor, situation, or experience where it gave you pause and made you think, “Wow, that’s somebody that really showed grace under pressure and leadership abilities.” Is there anybody
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