Taranjit Kaur chats with Dennis Strenk, Pathologist Assistant, AAPA leader, and founder of the People of Pathology Podcast. He shares his path into the PA profession, lessons from 200+ interviews, insights on the future of grossing and digital tools, and what it takes to build a global pathology community. The People of Pathology Podcast is ranked #2 on FeedSpot’s 20 Best Pathology Podcasts in 2025.

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Dr. Swikrity Baskota, Assistant Professor at UC Davis and founder of MatchToPath.com, joins student doctors Taranjit Kaur, Noor Galani, and Daryl Traylor to discuss her journey in pathology, the origins of Match to Path, and actionable advice for future applicants navigating the match process.

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From contracts to career shifts, Dr. John J. Nelson returns to break down the essentials of pathology practice. We cover leadership growth, malpractice protection, billing pitfalls, and long-term career strategy in this bonus episode of Grossly Speaking.

In this conversation, Dr. Nicole Jackson, Director of Autopsy and After-Death Services at UW Medicine, joins us to discuss her journey into forensic pathology, the role of autopsy in public health, and why it remains essential for every pathology resident! From post-Katrina training to the future of autopsies, this episode offers a powerful look at death, data, and systems change.

In this episode of Grossly Speaking, Pathology Goes Spatial —we sit down with John Manuel, PA(ASCP), Founder of Spatial Bio Hub, to discuss how spatial biology is helping reshape the future of pathology. With over two decades of experience spanning academic, military, federal, and private pathology labs, John shares his path from the grossing bench to leading commercialization efforts in the industry. He speaks on topics like spatial transcriptomics, its growing role in research and diagnostics, and how pathology professionals can engage with this rapidly advancing field. It’s an engaging and insightful conversation at the intersection of innovation, collaboration, and the evolving landscape of pathology!

Dr. John J Nelson shares honest advice on life after pathology residency — from must-have skills to leadership growth and building a lasting career.

Get to know student doctors Taranjit Kaur, Harnoor Gill, and Daryl Traylor—the voices behind Grossly Speaking.

Dr. Hannah Cowart shares what she looks for in applicants, how residents are supported and trained, and what life is like in pathology residency.

In this episode, we explore what pathology is, the day-to-day life of a pathologist, common misconceptions about the field, and Dr. Houston’s journey with advice for aspiring students.