Dr Allison Goldberg is a cytopathologist, and Director of the Cytopathology Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University.. What we discuss with Dr Goldberg:

How her father's work in pharmaceutical industry on AIDS medications helped to inspire her career path

How she found satisfaction in surgical procedures and the operating room environment initially

Inspired by a conversation with a pathologist mom she made the transition to pathology

How she tailors fellowship experiences based on goals and backgrounds of individual fellows

Impact of AI in Pathology, including assisting in tasks like identifying specific cells and estimating percentages

AI may not replace pathologists but can enhance certain aspects of pathology

Importance of Leadership Roles in Pathology

Pathologists should advocate for patient care and be involved in decision-making processes

Personalized medicine and molecular testing advancements

Emphasizing lifelong learning and curiosity to adapt to upcoming changes in the field

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Thomas Jefferson University Cytopathology Fellowship Program

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