People of Pathology Podcast

Episode 202: Marissa Spencer - #PathAssistDay 2025: Where The Profession Has Been And Where It's Headed

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Today is #PathAssistDay 2025, and my guest is Pathologists' Assistant Marissa Spencer.

What we discuss with Marissa:

  • The evolution of PA education and training
  • Personalized teaching approaches
  • The rewarding role of a preceptor
  • The growth and expansion of PA programs across the country
  • PAs in Forensic Pathology
  • The PA's role in teaching residents
  • The Role of PAs in tissue banking
  • Future Directions: technology in pathology
  • Advocating for the PA profession
  • Advice for aspiring PAs and the importance of shadowing

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    Links for this episode:

    Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network

    Health Podcast Network

     LabVine Learning

    Dress A Med scrubs

    Digital Pathology Club

     

    American Association of Pathologists' Assistants

     

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