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College of American Pathologists 122 Episodes Aug 19, 2026

CAPcasts is a podcast series by the College of American Pathologists. It features interviews with leading pathologists on current issues in pathology and laboratory medicine. The discussions cover advancements, challenges, and best practices in the field.

Episodes

Horror Stories in Pathology Informatics: When a Misspelled Name Leads to Transfusion Trouble
Horror Stories in Pathology Informatics: When a Misspelled Name Leads to Transfusion Trouble Aug 19, 2026 2206 A single misspelled name created a duplicate medical record, hiding critical transfusion history and setting the stage for a serious delayed hemolytic transfusion reaction. In this installment of Horror Stories in Pathology Informatics, Alexis Carter, MD, FCAP, and Mandy O'Leary, MD, FCAP, examine how a patient registration error disrupted access to vital blood bank information for a patient
30,000 Consults Later: A Conversation with Andrew Rosenberg, MD, FCAP
30,000 Consults Later: A Conversation with Andrew Rosenberg, MD, FCAP Jul 14, 2026 2237 What does it take to become a trusted expert consultant in pathology? In this episode, academic pathologist Edward Gutmann, MD, AM, FCAP, sits down with Andrew Rosenberg, MD, FCAP, to reflect on a career spanning approximately 30,000 bone and soft tissue pathology consultations. Together, they discuss the path to expertise, the demands of a consultation practice, and the commitment to patient care
Horror Stories in Pathology Informatics: The Case of the Phantom Neutrophil
Horror Stories in Pathology Informatics: The Case of the Phantom Neutrophil Jun 19, 2026 1909 In this episode of CIPI Connections, members of the CAP Informatics Committee, Alexis Carter, MD, FCAP, and Richard Davis, MD, MPH, BS, FCAP, discuss the mysterious case of a disappearing hypereosinophilic syndrome.For questions, feedback, or to learn how to submit your own idea, please email informatics@cap.org. 
Securing Pathology's Future: Payment, Visas, and the Next Generation
Securing Pathology's Future: Payment, Visas, and the Next Generation Jun 5, 2026 672 A. Joe Saad, MD, CPE, FCAP, and Carmen Gomez‑Fernandez, MD, FCAP, break down how payment pressures, visa challenges, and workforce shortages are putting pathology’s future at risk. They share how these policy hurdles directly affect patient access and how the next generation of advocates can drive meaningful change.
CAP Review and Forecast: 2025 Financial Update
CAP Review and Forecast: 2025 Financial Update Jun 1, 2026 425 A strong financial footing for the CAP—how lower expenses and smart cost management are shaping the year ahead. Alfred Wray Campbell, MD, MBA, FCAP, secretary-treasurer of the CAP, describes the financial outlook for the organization. Also, learn how a young man from small-town Texas charted a deliberate path to the career he always envisioned.2025 Annual Report
CAP Review and Forecast: Informatics and Pathology Innovation 2025/2026
CAP Review and Forecast: Informatics and Pathology Innovation 2025/2026 May 29, 2026 302 AI is transforming pathology—but where can you safely experiment without the risk?M. E. (Doc) de Baca, MD, FCAP, chair of the CAP’s Council on Informatics and Pathology Innovation, shares how collaboration is shaping health care policy—and why her grandfather’s journey from traditional to modern farming offers a surprising roadmap for navigating innovation today.Council on Informatics and Patholog
CAP Review and Forecast: Education 2025/2026
CAP Review and Forecast: Education 2025/2026 May 26, 2026 344 Genomics. Microlearning. The future of pathology education is evolving fast, but what’s really driving the shift?Raj C. Dash, MD, FCAP, chair of the CAP’s Council on Education, pulls back the curtain on what’s next—and shares how his early spark for innovation, designing video games as a kid, still shapes his vision today.Council on Education2025 Annual Report
CAP Review and Forecast: Membership 2025/2026
CAP Review and Forecast: Membership 2025/2026 May 22, 2026 301 What do pathologists really need right now—and how is the CAP evolving to meet those needs?Guillermo G. Martinez-Torres, MD, FCAP, chair of the CAP’s Council on Membership and Professional Development, reveals a major membership milestone and shares why his daughter’s path into medicine makes the future of pathology more personal than ever.Council on Membership and Professional Development2025 Ann
CAP Review and Forecast: Accreditation 2025/2026
CAP Review and Forecast: Accreditation 2025/2026 May 20, 2026 327 What's at stake as the CAP faces a critical federal review—and how accreditation has expanded to serve veterans.Earle S. Collum, MD, FCAP, chair of the CAP’s Council on Accreditation, discusses deemed status review by the CMS and review of non-traditional laboratory testing. Plus, a side you don’t expect: the COA chair reveals his favorite artist—a rapper from the South… any guesses?Council o
CAP Review and Forecast: Scientific Affairs 2025/2026
CAP Review and Forecast: Scientific Affairs 2025/2026 May 18, 2026 395 Laboratory testing is evolving fast and the CAP’s new proficiency testing programs are keeping pace. Joel Todd Moncur, MD, PhD, MS, FCAP, chair of the CAP’s Council on Scientific Affairs, breaks down how smarter data is raising the bar and strengthening pathology. Also, find out what his military service taught him about being an effective leader.Council on Scientific Affairs2025 Annual Report
CAP Review and Forecast: Advocacy 2025/2026
CAP Review and Forecast: Advocacy 2025/2026 May 15, 2026 395 From the state level to Capitol Hill, the CAP is advocating for payment reform, workplace issues, and access to care.A. Joe Saad, MD, CPE, FCAP, chair of the CAP's Council on Government and Professional Affairs, leads members in tackling Medicare payment reform and other key legislative issues impacting pathologists and patients.And on a personal note, Dr. Saad shares how his own background a
The Hardest Part of Digital Pathology Isn't Digital
The Hardest Part of Digital Pathology Isn't Digital Apr 24, 2026 1367 In this episode of CIPI Connections, Jordan Olson, MD, FCAP, and Meredith Herman, DO, share practical insights and lessons learned from real-world digital pathology adoption. They also discuss the new Digital Pathology 101 Guide, created by the CAP's Digital & Computational Pathology Committee.Download the Digital Pathology 101 Guide: https://www.cap.org/member-resources/councils-committe

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