ASCP Roundtables Help Pathologists Hone their Skills

The next ASCP Pathologist Council Roundtable will be held on September 25 and will focus on the topic, Navigating Your Career. It is designed for pathologists who are relatively new in practice.  

Pathologist Council Member Aadil Ahmed, MD, FASCP, will serve as a panelist for the upcoming Roundtable. “One tip I will share with listeners is to be confident of their diagnosis,” he explains. “They cannot expect to know everything there is to learn, but it is important to be confident. They should also be aware of what they don’t know and be comfortable asking a mentor for advice.”  

Having a mentor is important not just to answer day to day questions that arise, but also to help younger pathologists as they navigate their career development, he adds. 

Dr. Ahmed also moderated the Pathologist Council Roundtable in June titled, Effective Communication and Legal Challenges in Pathology. It featured ASCP Immediate Past President Robert A. Goulart, MD, MASCP, professor of Pathology, and director of the Cytopathology Service and Cytopathology Fellowship Program at the University of Massachusetts Memorial Health and the University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School; Jon H. Ritter, MD, professor of Pathology and Immunology at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri; and attorney Mary J. Street, a partner in Wicker Smith’s Miami, Florida, office whose practice largely focuses on medical malpractice litigation.   

“The June Roundtable was really designed to support pathologists who are new in practice,” Dr. Ahmed explains. “The discussion centered on how to optimize their pathology reporting and make sure their diagnosis is as precise as possible for the benefit of clinicians and patients.” 

He adds, “In some instances, the diagnosis may be not as clear, and it is 

important to proactively reach out to clinicians in discussing the impact of 

such diagnosis. Pathologists play an important role as part of the care team, and we need to take the lead and make our voices heard. A clear and timely communication also helps avoid any future malpractice scenarios.”  

Don’t miss the September 25 Pathologist Council Roundtable and learn to make your voice heard!  Watch your emails for upcoming invitations to the Roundtable.  

ASCP’s Member Roundtables, established in 2023, offer engaging discussions on hot topics that are led by panelists who are leaders in their fields. The Member Roundtables are free, but registration is required. They are a member benefit and are open to ASCP members only.