Episode 189: Dr Allison Goldberg – The Impact Of Curiosity In The Career Of A Cytopathologist
Dr Allison Goldberg is a cytopathologist, and Director of the Cytopathology Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University.. What we discuss with Dr Goldberg:
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How her father’s work in pharmaceutical industry on AIDS medications helped to inspire her career path
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How she found satisfaction in surgical procedures and the operating room environment initially
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Inspired by a conversation with a pathologist mom she made the transition to pathology
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How she tailors fellowship experiences based on goals and backgrounds of individual fellows
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Impact of AI in Pathology, including assisting in tasks like identifying specific cells and estimating percentages
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AI may not replace pathologists but can enhance certain aspects of pathology
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Importance of Leadership Roles in Pathology
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Pathologists should advocate for patient care and be involved in decision-making processes
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Personalized medicine and molecular testing advancements
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Emphasizing lifelong learning and curiosity to adapt to upcoming changes in the field
Links for this episode:
LabVine Laboratory Transformation Seasonal School
Thomas Jefferson University Cytopathology Fellowship Program
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