In this episode, we talk to veterinary clinical pathologist, Dr. Eric Fish of EJF Veterinary Consulting, LLC. We learn about his experience in a combined PhD/pathology residency, how he transitioned into the private sector, and the range of services he offers as a consultant. We also hear Dr. Fish’s views on AI and its role in the future of pathology. Want some new recommendations for a podcast or book? Dr. Fish has those, too! So go for a walk or find a comfy place and get ready for a conversation with Dr. Eric Fish.

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Links

2025 ACVP Annual Meeting 

Hispanic Heritage Month, September 15-October 15, 2025 

ACVP Errors in Publications Portal

All Science Great and Small Substack 

Red Flags of Quackery from All Science Great and Small

Season 03, Episode 02 - A Conversation with Dr. Rachel Neto

Season 01, Episode 05 - A Conversation with Dr. Jey Koehler

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Podcast Mentioned

NPR How I Built This

Books Mentioned

Song of the Cell by Siddhartha Mukherjee

Range by David Epstein

Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese

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ACVP Social Media

Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics

Instagram - americancollegevetpath

X (Twitter) - @ACVP

LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS

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Thank you to Nicholas Pankow, Assistant Audio Editor, for his help editing this episode.

Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. 

The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025. 

In this episode, we chat with Dr. Olivia Patania and Dr. Lauren Stranahan of the ACVP Student Engagement Committee. They discuss veterinary student happenings at the 2024 ACVP/ASVCP annual meeting and upcoming exciting events for the 2025 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA. Have you thought about volunteering for ACVP? We hear how they started and why it’s important. The Doctors also discuss the best time in your career to get interested in veterinary pathology - spoiler alert - it’s anytime! So grab a comfy chair and get ready for a conversation with Dr. Olivia Patania and Dr. Lauren Stanahan.

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Links

Veterinary Student Engagement - https://acvp.org/training/veterinary-student-engagement/

2025 ACVP Pathletes Registration 

2025 Annual Meeting in NOLA 

Student Externship Scholarships 

Season 02, Episode 04 - A Conversation with Dr. Mara Varvil

Season 02, Episode 05 - A Conversation with Dr. Keith Nelson of the Student Externship Scholarship Committee

ACVP Errors in Publications Portal

ACVP Training Program Accreditation

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ACVP Student Engagement’s Social Media

Facebook: ACVP Veterinary Student Engagement

Instagram: acvp_student_engagement

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ACVP Social Media

Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics

Instagram - americancollegevetpath

X (Twitter) - @ACVP

LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS

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Acronyms

STP = Society of Toxicologic Pathology 

DTF = Davis Thompson Foundation

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Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. 

The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025. 

Today’s guest is Dr. Abby Armwood, an Assistant Professor in the Department of Population Health and Pathobiology at North Carolina State University, College of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Armwood sat down with us at the 2024 ACVP/ASVCP Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA, to tell us more about the ACVP Student Engagement Committee (SEC) and their commitment to creating fun and educational events. Hear more about Patheletes, kicking off at the 2025 Annual Meeting in New Orleans, LA, and the veterinary student mentoring program. Dr. Armwood also discusses the Pathology Training Committee and its role in enhancing the quality of pathology training programs. And, we hear about her journey in pathology–from an interest in becoming an aquatic veterinarian to expertise in all things aquatic pathology! Grab a snack and join us for a conversation with Dr. Abby Armwood.  

If you want to connect with the ACVP SEC, you can find them: 

Facebook - ACVP Veterinary Student Engagement Committee

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More Information on:

2025 ACVP Annual Meeting in NOLA

Maintenance of Certification

More Information on the ACVP Training Program Accreditation

AQUAVET(R) - Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine

ACVP Errors in Publications Portal

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ACVP Social Media

Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics

Instagram - americancollegevetpath

X (Twitter) - @ACVP

LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS

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Thank you to Dr. Andrea Kerr, of the MCC Podcast Subcommittee, for editing this episode.

Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. 

The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025. 

Today’s guest is Dr. Derron (Tony) Alves, ACVP’s Chief Operating Officer (or COO)! We sat down with him at the 2024 ACVP/ASVCP Annual Meeting in Seattle, WA, to discuss his journey in veterinary medicine, government, and pathology, his plans as the incoming ACVP COO, theory around volunteering, tips for junior colleagues, and why we need veterinary pathologists. You’ll also never guess which microscopic lesion mesmerizes him. Pathology is fun during our conversation with Dr. Alves!

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More Information on:

2025 ACVP Annual Meeting in NOLA

Harold W. Casey Scholarship Award

More Information on the ACVP Training Program Accreditation

ACVP Errors in Publications Portal

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ACVP Social Media

Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics

Instagram - americancollegevetpath

X (Twitter) - @ACVP

LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS

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Thank you to Nicholas Pankow, Assistant Audio Editor, for his help editing this episode.

Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. 

The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025. 

Today's guest is Dr. Amy Durham, a Professor of Anatomic Pathology and Associate Dean for Education at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine. We sat down for this interview during the 2024 ACVP/ASVCP annual meeting in Seattle, WA, when she was the outgoing Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the ACVP. We discuss how the COO supports the mission of the ACVP, the most significant accomplishments of her tenure, and the transition to the current COO, Dr. Tony Alves. We also learn more about her path in pathology and how she achieved her career goals as a young person. Get ready for a wonderful conversation with Dr. Durham.

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More Information on:

2025 ACVP Annual Meeting in NOLA

Disability in Medicine Mutual Mentorship Program

Harold W. Casey Scholarship Award

More Information on the ACVP Training Program Accreditation

ACVP Errors in Publications Portal

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ACVP Social Media

Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics

Instagram - americancollegevetpath

X (Twitter) - @ACVP

LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS

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Thank you to Nicholas Pankow, Assistant Audio Editor, for his help editing this episode.

Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. 

The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025. 

In this episode, we have a special treat - it’s Dr. Lauri Diehl, the 2024 president of the ACVP, interviewing Dr. Rachel Reams, the current 2025 President. They discuss the transition process as the College moves between presidents, Dr. Diehl's mission and accomplishments in 2024, and Dr. Reams’ goals for 2025. Join us as we hear more about how the ACVP is moving forward with IT infrastructure, the Job Analysis Task Force, and goals for the Training Program Accreditation process as well as what they think is one of the biggest current challenges for the Board of Directors. Learn more about how ACVP is moving forward with more inclusivity and building strength through ACVP’s 2023-2027 Strategic Plan. So get ready to hear your ACVP past and current presidents. 

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2025 ACVP Annual Meeting

Pathology Informatics

ACVP Membership

ACVP Errors in Publications Portal

American Veterinary Medical Association

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Featured Past Episodes!

Season 02, Episode 02 - A Conversation with 2024 ACVP President, Dr. Lauri Diehl

Season 02, Episode 03 - A Conversation with Dr. Craig Miller of the ACVP Advocacy and Policy Committee

Season 02, Episode 010 - A Conversation with Dr. Rachel Reams

Season 03, Episode 04 - A Conversation with Dr. Michael Q Bailey of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) - Part 1

Season 03, Episode 05 - A Conversation with Dr. Michael Q Bailey of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) - Part 2

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ACVP Social Media

Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics

Instagram - americancollegevetpath

X (Twitter) - @ACVP

LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS

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Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. 

The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025.

Temporada 3 de “Una Conversación en Patología Veterinaria - El podcast de A.C.V.P."!

Vamos a platicar de todo un poco: nuevas voces, liderazgo, mentoría, diversidad, bienestar y más.

Los episodios son en inglés, pero súper amigables para quienes hablamos más de un idioma también.

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ACVP Social Media

Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics

Instagram - americancollegevetpath

X (Twitter) - @ACVP

LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS

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Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. 

El contenido de este audio no refleja necesariamente las opiniones del Colegio Americano de Patólogos Veterinarios (ACVP) ni las afiliaciones de los participantes. El audio y las fotos asociadas son propiedad del Colegio Americano de Patólogos Veterinarios, 2025.

We are back for part 2 of our interview with Dr. Michael Q. Bailey, president-elect of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). Dr. Bailey took time to sit down with us at the 2024 ACVP/ASVCP Annual meeting in Seattle, Washington. Here, we discuss academic burnout, student debt, and getting the voice of veterinary medicine heard. If you haven’t heard part 1, we have a link below. 

Now, let's get to the conversation!

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Season 03, Episode 03 - A Conversation with Dr. Michael Q. Bailey of the AVMA - Part 1

ACVP Membership

Webinar Registration for ACVP Members

2025 ACVP Annual Meeting

ACVP Errors in Publications Portal

American Veterinary Medical Association

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ACVP Social Media

Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics

Instagram - americancollegevetpath

X (Twitter) - @ACVP

LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS

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Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. 

The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025.

In this episode, we have an extra special guest: Dr Michael Q. Bailey, president-elect of the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA). We sat down with Dr. Bailey when he visited the 2024 ACVP/ASVCP Annual meeting in Seattle, Washington. This is a two-part episode, so join us as we learn more about Dr. Bailey and his exceptional path in veterinary medicine. He also gives a fascinating history of Tuskegee University and the origins of veterinary medicine.

We look forward to our conversation!

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2025 ACVP Annual Meeting

ACVP Past Webinar Archive 

ACVP Errors in Publications Portal

American Veterinary Medical Association

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ACVP Social Media

Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics

Instagram - americancollegevetpath

X (Twitter) - @ACVP

LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS

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Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. 

The contents of this audio do not necessarily reflect the opinions of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists (ACVP) or the participants’ affiliations. Spoken audio content and associated photos are the property of the American College of Veterinary Pathologists, 2025.

¡Ya casi arranca la Temporada 3 de “Una Conversación en Patología Veterinaria - El podcast de A.C.V.P."!

Vamos a platicar de todo un poco: nuevas voces, liderazgo, mentoría, diversidad, bienestar y más.

Los episodios son en inglés, pero súper amigables para quienes hablamos más de un idioma también.

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ACVP Social Media

Facebook - ACVP Meetings and Topics

Instagram - americancollegevetpath

X (Twitter) - @ACVP

LinkedIn - AMERICAN COLLEGE OF VETERINARY PATHOLOGISTS

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Music: Guestlist by Podington Bear, licensed under an Attribution-NonCommercial 3.0 International License. 

El contenido de este audio no refleja necesariamente las opiniones del Colegio Americano de Patólogos Veterinarios (ACVP) ni las afiliaciones de los participantes. El audio y las fotos asociadas son propiedad del Colegio Americano de Patólogos Veterinarios, 2025.