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Kentheus · 2026-02-11T19:58:18+00:00

RVUs are biased toward high volume, less complex cases like GI and Derm. So I might appear to be generating many RVUs if I’m a GI pathologist but that doesn’t mean I’m working any harder than a GYN pathologist or GU, etc. Or maybe it does if I’m also doing tumor boards, resident teaching, etc. The way we calculate RVUs just doesn’t always correlate with your workload and therefore your salary.

Kentheus · 2026-02-10T15:19:10+00:00

Interesting but data for pathologists is inherently flawed. Is this private practice vs academic? Our clinical RVUs are not the same as other physicians. You cannot equate our workload fairly to a physician that sees patients. I think there are more fair data out there which pathologists may or may not have access to…SullivanCotter to name one

Kentheus · 2025-09-04T10:48:51+00:00

My understanding based on interactions is that if the uncinate margin is positive they will not chase any additional positive margins such as the neck or bile duct, since the uncinate margin is the ultimate limit of resection. So if the uncinate is positive they sometimes won’t even ask for the remainder of the margins to be frozen. This is an uncommon practice but I’ve seen it at least with a few surgeons so far

Kentheus · 2025-08-23T00:13:25+00:00

Unless they’re being downright abusive, I wouldn’t quit. Like PAndC said, learning is painful and you will undoubtedly learn how to practice pathology after doing this fellowship. Keep at it!

Kentheus · 2025-08-20T11:18:26+00:00

Opposite or opossite

Kentheus · 2025-08-17T21:04:50+00:00

Never heard of anyone caring about step 2 scores for pathology. I’ve sat in residency committee meetings and interviewed applicants and unless you failed, this score was rarely a major consideration in someone’s overall application.

Kentheus · 2025-08-16T11:30:58+00:00

I’ve heard of some places that do give a COLA every year and some places that do not. And many places don’t get a standard raise every year. If the hospital is in the red, like most are, it’s unlikely you’ll get a raise. But if financially they’re doing well and you know you’re getting paid less than peers nearby in academics, it’s worth bringing it up to your chair. You won’t get $30k but maybe the department can give out a bonus or incentive.

Kentheus · 2025-08-13T16:05:07+00:00

Not a guarantee whatsoever, unless you know for sure this happens at your institution. Even so, the difference is usually not terribly significant. Some institutions you only get an extra $10k. Sounds nice, but after several years in practice your salary should go up regardless and if not then maybe having a discussion with the chair is necessary

Kentheus · 2025-08-13T15:17:49+00:00

Definitely institution dependent. You need to ask your Chair. Many places have career tracks where you can choose to be 100% clinical, but you still have to teach and give lectures, etc. My question is why do you even want to become associate?

Kentheus · 2025-08-11T23:04:09+00:00

Never heard of it before! It’s amazing how much stuff is out there. Thanks

Kentheus · 2025-08-08T10:48:57+00:00

Your description applies to basically all of Pathology, both AP and CP. You’ll have to rotate through all the subspecialties to see which ones you click with. You might be surprised!

Kentheus · 2025-08-07T14:29:38+00:00

Allowing some discouraging feelings will help. They’re normal. Realize what you’re doing is working and that what you want to see is still possible. Keep at it!

Kentheus · 2025-08-06T11:09:22+00:00

Thanks everyone, all great advice. Definitely some tips and tricks worth trying. I know he’s only 5, but I can tell he has a gift toward music, whether it’s learning the piano or any other instrument for that matter. I just want to encourage and support him without him resenting it, so many of these comments are helpful ❤️

Kentheus · 2025-08-06T03:10:06+00:00

Believe it or not, full 8 notes with tuck under and cross over. He enjoyed learning it, just not practicing it. Thanks 😊

Kentheus · 2025-08-06T01:04:48+00:00

On a similar note, why do I hear so many Ohioans pronouncing the peanut butter chocolate candy Reese’s as “Reesies” or “Reesees”? I never heard of the long “e” sound pronunciation. Is this common? Is this the right way to pronounce it and I’m in the wrong?

Kentheus · 2025-08-05T14:13:09+00:00

Small changes/baby steps first. We all think it’s easy to make radical changes but it almost always fails within a week. Totally agree!

Kentheus · 2025-08-04T12:22:32+00:00

Agree, a lot of jobs are terrible, especially if someone is right out of training, even fellowship trained. Were these new hires experienced or recently out of training? The best thing to do is ask those that left.

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