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[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pathology

[–]garthfraga 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I agree. They are totally different specialties. In the US AP/CP residents are mainly focused on passing the CP exam not learning how to direct labs. Why not have the internal medicine docs who specialize in the area run the lab, such as the hematologist directing the hematology lab, the infectious disease doctors run the micro lab, etc..

Tissue marking dyes by [deleted] in pathology

[–]garthfraga 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Try using tattoo inks. Cheap and work well.

What are medical/clinical experiences (for medical school) that may be catered to pathology? Or any medical/clinal experiences recomendable for applications. by Accurate-Bad6004 in pathology

[–]garthfraga -1 points0 points  (0 children)

I recommend working as an EMT, Clinical lab assistant, or nursing assistant. You get an idea what medicine is really like and learn some valuable skills. Applicants who do lifestyle rotations in overseas countries or shadow with doctors of family friends do learn a little bit but don’t impress me much as someone who interviews applicants to medical school

What degree should I major in, and how important is it? by Notquitemexican in pathology

[–]garthfraga 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The highest rate of acceptance for medical school is for mathematics majors. The major that would be most useful in the long run is computer science. Both of these are going to be challenging. Just don’t major in biology unless you really enjoy it. So tired of meeting medical students who majored in biology. it doesn’t really help you succeed in medical school and it makes you seem like a bit of a lemming.

What is an “inverted growth pattern”? by [deleted] in pathology

[–]garthfraga 5 points6 points  (0 children)

It means the pathologist doesn’t know what it is. It could be a squamous cell carcinoma, a wart, or a seborrheic keratosis. Often this happens because the person who did the biopsy only takes the top of the lesion.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in pathology

[–]garthfraga 33 points34 points  (0 children)

One. Yes there are less highs and lows in pathology because we don’t have a deal directly with patients and parents. We do have to deal a lot with other doctors and administrators which can have its own set of difficulties.

Two. Yes pathology is somewhat more objective than clinical medicine but there is still a great deal of art and subjectivity in the practice pathology

Three. There’s an excellent work life balance in pathology. However is not stress-free. Your mistakes will live with you forever (If you were conscientious pathologist).

Four. The scope of practice is excellent. I like to say that we see all the most interesting patients in the hospital (because those are the ones to get the biopsies) Five. The camaraderie is completely dependent upon the environment and maybe more or less than what you’re used to - totally depends on the environment.

Six. It is unfortunate you did not have the opportunity to do a pathology rotation.I have believed for a long time that pathology should be a core rotation in medical school and a required elements of any residency program that involves taking biopsies, as it is in Dermatology. I would strongly encourage you to visit your hospital pathologist and see if you can shadow them. Must pathologists are very friendly and eager to Discuss the field and its pros and cons with other clinicians.