Facing the Real World - What Graduating Pathologists Need to Know-Recorded Webinar

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Dr. Marilyn Bui, president of the Florida Society of Pathologists (FSP), welcomed participants to the first FSP Grand Rounds webinar, designed to bring the pathology community together and address non-pathology topics essential for professional development. The webinar series will be quarterly and is aimed at residency fellows and pathology faculty. The inaugural session, &quot;Facing the Real World: What Graduating Pathologists Need to Know,&quot; focused on providing insights for graduating fellows and faculty educators.<br /><br />The webinar featured several speakers:<br /><br />1. Dr. Jane Macinay, an academic pathologist at Moffitt Cancer Center, detailed the components of an academic career, including multitasking, teaching, and research. She discussed the difference between tenure and non-tenure tracks, and the importance of achieving excellence in clinical care and teaching.<br /><br />2. Dr. Peter Bukowski from Quest Diagnostics explained the selection process in commercial laboratories, highlighting the importance of passion for patient care and team collaboration.<br /><br />3. Dr. Brad Cantrell shared insights on private practice, emphasizing the need for practical skills, goodwill, and teamwork.<br /><br />4. Carol Ann Herman provided guidance on job searching, application materials, and the onboarding process, emphasizing the importance of professionalism and research.<br /><br />The webinar encouraged attendees to consider their career paths carefully, use resources like mentors and networking, and prepare thoroughly for interviews. The FSP aims to support pathologists through education, networking, and advocacy.

Keywords

FSP Grand Rounds

pathology community

professional development

graduating pathologists

academic career

commercial laboratories

private practice

job searching

mentors

networking