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The PathPod Podcast

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A Pathology podcast for everyone.

New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 50 min
Latest: 29 May 2026
Language: English

Latest episode

29 May 2026 · 43 min

Beyond the Scope: Dr. John Goldblum

In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about their pursuits and interests in and outside of pathology. On this episode, our host Dr. Sean Williamson (@Williamson_SR) speaks with Dr. John R. Goldblum, Chair of Anatomic Pathology at the Cleveland Clinic. Hear their conversation about Dr. Goldblum’s recent presentation of the Maude Abbott Lecture at the United States and Canadian Academy of Pathology 2026 Annual Meeting. Hear about his career and his views on mentorship, as well as his life outside of the laboratory as a fan of sports and Bruce Springsteen. Featured public…

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S5 · E12 · 24 Apr 2026 · 47 min
IHC Talk: Salivary Gland Neoplasia
The Chromogen Siblings are back to talk about nomenclature in pleomorphic adenomas with atypia! Dr. Mike Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath), Dr. Andrew Bellizzi (@IHC_guy), and Dr. Sanam Loghavi (@sanamloghavi) speak with Dr. Grayson Cole of University Hospitals of Case Western Reserve University and Dr. Nicole Cipriani (Instagram @nac.ceramics) of the University of Chicago. Hear about their paths to Oral and Head and Neck Pathology, as well as their 2025 article in Head and Neck Pathology: Pleomorphic Adenoma with Epithelial Atypia, Apocrine Metaplasia, and/or In situ/Intracapsular Salivary Duct…
S5 · E11 · 21 Mar 2026 · 1 hr 6 min
PathPod Listens to the Grossly Speaking Podcast
In this episode, host Dr. Michael Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath) speaks with medical students Taranjit Kaur and Harnoor Galani from the William Carey University College of Osteopathic Medicine about the Grossly Speaking podcast! Taranjit is the creator of Grossly Speaking and the Tissue Tuesday histology review series. She is currently completing a post-junior pathology fellowship between her third and fourth year of medical school at UCLA. Harnoor is the co-founder of the podcast and serves as the social media chair! Come tune in to hear about how the podcast began, what sparked their strong…
S5 · E10 · 7 Feb 2026 · 25 min
Beyond the Scope: Pinnacles Visible and Invisible with Dr. Kalisha Hill
In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about their pursuits and interests in and outside of pathology. On this episode, hosts Dr. Kamran Mirza (@KMirza) and Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) speaks with Dr. Kalisha Hill, Regional Chief Medical Officer for Ascension Illinois (Saint Joseph-Joliet and Saint Mary-Kankakee) and Medical Director of Pathology and Laboratory Services for Ascension Saint Mary-Kankakee. She is the owner of her independent medical practice, Mediexperts, LLC. Hear their conversation about Dr. Hill’s book PINNACLES: Visible and Invisible and her journey…
S5 · E9 · 30 Jan 2026 · 50 min
Around the Scope: Neuropathology
In this series, PathPod gathers pathologists and trainees Around The Scope to discuss their work in depth. Today, we hear about the practice of Neuropathology. Our hosts, Dr. Mike Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath) and Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) speak with Dr. Michael Williams, a Forensic Neuropathologist at the Oklahoma Office of the Medical Examiner in Tulsa, Oklahoma; Dr. Neda Wick, an Assistant Professor of Neuropathology at the University of Alabama, Birmingham; Dr. Maria Gubbiotti, an Assistant Professor of Neuropathology at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas; and Dr. Simmi Patel, a…
S5 · E8 · 19 Dec 2025 · 44 min
Around the Scope: Gaps and opportunities in pathology undergraduate medical education
In this series, PathPod gathers pathologists and trainees Around The Scope to discuss their work in depth. Today, we hear about how trainees in Osteopathic Medical Schools gain exposure to the field of Pathology. Our hosts, Dr. Mike Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath) and Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) talk with Dr. Meredith Herman (X: @MeredithKHerman TikTok: @meredithkherman), a third year Pathology Resident at the University of Michigan; Dr. Paul Kowalski, Pathologist and Educator at Michigan State University; Dr. Adam Berry (@Aberry_Med) a first year Pathology Resident at the University of Michigan;…
S5 · E7 · 21 Nov 2025 · 53 min
IHC Talk: TRBC1 in T-cell Lymphomas
The Chromogen Siblings are back to talk about TRBC1 IHC in T-cell Lymphomas! Dr. Mike Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath), Dr. Andrew Bellizzi (@IHC_guy), and Dr. Sanam Loghavi (@sanamloghavi) speak with Dr. Pranav Patwardhan and Dr. Erika Moore of the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center about their publication in the American Journal of Surgical Pathology: The Utility of TRBC1 Immunohistochemistry in the Evaluation of T-Cell Lymphomas. Hear about the Hematopathology practice in different institutions, and the challenges in diagnosing T-cell lymphomas. We also hear about how Hematopathologists can…
S5 · E6 · 24 Oct 2025 · 1 hr
Around The Scope: Prostate Pathology
In this series, PathPod gathers pathologists and trainees Around The Scope to discuss their work in depth. Today, we hear about prostate pathology and how optimization of Gleason grading can improve prognostic information. Our hosts, Dr. Mike Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath) and Dr. Andrew Bellizzi (@IHC_guy) talk with Dr. Jesse McKenney, Dr. Jane Nguyen (@janenguyen44) and Dr. Sean Williamson (@Williamson_SR) of the Cleveland Clinic. Hear about how PSA screening changed the biopsies that pathologists see, and how the art and science of re-examining Gleason grading refined prognosis for patients…
S5 · E5 · 26 Sep 2025 · 55 min
PathPod Listens to the People of Pathology Podcast with Dennis Strenk
In this episode, host Dr. Michael Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath) speaks with Dennis Strenk (@dstrenkpa), Pathologists’ Assistant at Wisconsin Diagnostic Laboratories, about the podcast he started in 2019, the People of Pathology podcast. Hear about how he got started as a Pathologists’ Assistant and what got him interested in starting the People of Pathology podcast. Hear what he enjoys about podcasting and what he’s learned. We also celebrate the 200th episode of the People of Pathology Podcast by listening to a special episode he selected. Hear about what he learned making episode 38 of the…
S5 · E4 · 22 Aug 2025 · 48 min
Around The Scope: Social Media
In this series, PathPod gathers pathologists and trainees Around The Scope to discuss their work in depth. Today, we hear about social media, from #PathArt to TikTok. Our hosts, Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) and Dr. Mike Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath) speak with Dr. Meredith Herman (X: @MeredithKHerman TikTok: @meredithkherman) and Julia Kochanowski (TikTok: @myforensicpath) about now pathology and medical education on social media is changing. Hear about how they create for social media, from videos to #PathArt, the connections they’ve made on social media and how their interactions are helping…
S5 · E3 · 25 Jul 2025 · 53 min
IHC Talk: Small Cell Lung Carcinomas with Dr. Natasha Rekhtman
The Chromogen Siblings return to talk about small cell lung carcinomas. Drs. Mike Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath), Andrew Bellizzi (@IHC_guy), and Sanam Loghavi (@sanamloghavi) speak with Dr. Natasha Rekhtman (@natasharekhtman) of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center. Hear about how Pathologists use IHC to identify subsets of small cell lung carcinomas, and the cycle of how molecular data informs IHC approaches and histologic classifications in Pathology. Featured articles: SCLC Subtypes Defined by ASCL1, NEUROD1, POU2F3, and YAP1: A Comprehensive Immunohistochemical and Histopathologic…
S5 · E2 · 20 Jun 2025 · 47 min
Beyond the Scope: Genitourinary Pathology with Dr. Sean Williamson
In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about their pursuits and interests in and outside of pathology. On this episode, host Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) speaks with Dr. Sean Williamson (@Williamson_SR). Dr. Williamson is Professor of Pathology and Vice Chair of Education at the Cleveland Clinic. He is the Editor In Chief of the International Journal of Surgical Pathology, Co-Author of The Atlas of Genitourinary Pathology: A Pattern Based Approach, and author of nearly 200 peer-reviewed publications. Hear their conversation about the WHO classification of genitourinary…
S5 · E1 · 23 May 2025 · 58 min
PathPod's 5th Birthday
In this episode, we celebrate PathPod’s 5th Birthday by listening back to the first ever PathPod Quiz Show from April 30, 2020. Happy Birthday PathPod!
S4 · E6 · 18 Apr 2025 · 53 min
IHC Talk: AI in Pathology and IHC with Dr. Matt Cecchini
In this edition of IHC Talk, Dr. Mike Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath), Dr. Andrew Bellizzi (@IHC_guy), and Dr. Sanam Loghavi (@sanamloghavi) delve into the exciting (and sometimes intimidating!) world of Artificial Intelligence and its potential to revolutionize pathology. They’re joined by special guest Dr. Matt Cecchini (@Path_Matt), a pathologist with a keen interest in AI. What you’ll discover: Matt’s unorthodox path to Pathology The role of IHC in conjunction with AI. The need for rigor and consistency in data How can the practicing pathologist work with AI to improve? Get ready for a lively…
S4 · E5 · 21 Mar 2025 · 50 min
IHC Talk: Soft Tissue with Dr. David Papke
The Chromogen Siblings are back to talk about soft tissue sarcoma diagnosis and classification. Drs. Mike Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath), Andrew Bellizzi (@IHC_guy), and Sanam Loghavi (@sanamloghavi) speak with Dr. David Papke of Harvard University. Hear about his work and thoughts on identifying new diagnostic entities in soft tissue pathology. We also hear his remembrance of the late Dr. Christopher Fletcher and the influence Dr. Fletcher had on his career and the field of soft tissue pathology. Featured public domain music: Alpha Hydrae, Won’t see it comin’.
S4 · E4 · 21 Feb 2025 · 49 min
PathPod Listens to the Pediatric and Developmental Pathology Podcast
In this episode, Dr. Margaret Collins of Cincinnati Children’s Hospital speaks hosts Dr. Jason Wang and Dr. Michael Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath) about the Pediatric and Developmental Pathology Podcast. Hear about the journal Pediatric and Developmental Pathology, and what makes it unique. We also listen back to the first episode of the Pediatric and Developmental Pathology Podcast, featuring a conversation about the article co-authored by Dr. Collins, Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders: A New Path. Featured public domain music: Main Stem by US Army Blues
S4 · E3 · 17 Jan 2025 · 1 hr 6 min
PathPod Looks Back at Episode 1 of the Diversify in Path Podcast
In this episode, Dr. Michael Williams (@bluehatcomics85) and Dr. Nicole Jackson (@NicoleJacksonMD) talk with hosts Dr. Michael Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath) and Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) about how the Diversify In Path podcast got started, why the podcast is important and how the series remains as relevant as ever! We also listen back to Diversify In Path Season 1 Episode 1. Featured public domain music: Main Stem by US Army Blues
S4 · E2 · 20 Dec 2024 · 30 min
Beyond the Scope: Cytopathology with Dr. Ritu Nayar
In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about their pursuits and interests in and outside of pathology. On this episode, host Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) speaks with Dr. Ritu Nayar (@NayarRitu). Dr. Nayar is the Vice Chair of Education and Faculty Development in the Department of Pathology at the Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, where she is also the Director of Cytopathology and Professor of Pathology. Dr. Nayar is also the Past President of the American Society for Cytopathology, a past member of the Executive Council of the International Academy of…
S4 · E1 · 15 Nov 2024 · 43 min
Around The Scope: Pediatric Pathology Fellowship
In this series, PathPod gathers pathologists Around The Scope to discuss their work in depth. In this episode, Dr. Vidyadhari Karne, a pathology resident at the University of Southern California, speaks with recent pediatric pathology fellows Dr. Lauren Kroll-Wheeler of Seattle Children’s Hospital and Dr. Catherine Gestrich of Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh. What is different about fellowship compared with residency? What is it like to transition to practice as an attending? Featured public domain music: Main Stem by US Army Blues
S3 · E7 · 18 Nov 2022 · 57 min
Around The Scope: Pathology in a Post-Roe World
In this series, PathPod gathers pathologists Around The Scope to discuss their work in depth. In this episode, we hear from the authors of a Letter to the Editor titled Pathology and Abortion Rights Advocacy: Considerations in a Post-Roe World, published in the American Journal of Clinical Pathology (@ajcpjournal). Dr. Mike Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath) speaks with authors Dr. Jeremy Jacobs (@jwjacobs12), Dr. Nicole Jackson (@NicoleJacksonMD), Dr. Anne Mills (@AnneMillsMD), Dr. Elisheva Shanes (@ElishevaShanes), and Dr. Garrett Booth (@DrGSBooth1) about how the end of Roe v. Wade has impacted…
S3 · E6 · 28 Oct 2022 · 1 hr 1 min
PathPod Quiz Show: Shrimp, Mushrooms, and even MORE FOOD!
Test your pathology knowledge with our next Quiz Show! Join hosts Dr. Christina Arnold (@CArnold_GI), Dr. Mike Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath), Dr. Kamran Mirza (@KMirza), and Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang). Our guests, Dr. Casey Schukow (@CaseyPSchukow) PGY1 transitional year applying for #PathMatch23, Dr. Margarita Loxas (@margaritaloxas), PGY1 at Northwestern, and Dr. Daniel Lubin (@dannyjlubinpath), Assistant Professor at Emory, play our games and attempt to win an exclusive PathPod clear ruler! Learn about mushroom foraging, dwarf shrimp, and get even deeper into the intersection of pathology…
S3 · E5 · 23 Sep 2022 · 1 hr 6 min
IHC Talk: The VALID Act with Dr. Emily Volk and Dr. Jonathan Myles
The Chromogen Siblings are back to talk about the proposed VALID Act. Drs. Mike Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath), Andrew Bellizzi (@IHC_guy), and Sanam Loghavi (@sanamloghavi) speak with Dr. Emily Volk (@EEVMD) of the University of Louisville and President of the College of American Pathologists (CAP, @Pathologists), and Dr. Jonathan Myles (@JonathanMyles10) of the Cleveland Clinic and Chair of the Council on Government and Professional Affairs for the College of American Pathologists. The VALID act has both strong support and strong opposition from groups such as patient advocacy groups and…
S3 · E4 · 26 Aug 2022 · 57 min
Around the Scope: Navigating ERAS and Residency Applications
In this episode, our host Dr. Swikrity U Baskota (@baskotacytopath), founder of www.matchtopath.com discusses the Electronic Residency Application Service® (ERAS®) pathology residency process with our expert panelists. The speakers include Dr. Thomas Cummings (@tjcmd888) Professor of Pathology, Director of Neuropathology and Ophthalmic Pathology and Residency Program Director at Duke University, North Carolina, Dr. Carlos Pagan (@CAPaganPath) Assistant Professor of Surgical and Molecular Pathology and Residency Program Director at Columbia University, Dr. Clarissa Jordan (@pathcejmd), PGY-3…
S3 · E3 · 19 Aug 2022 · 44 min
Around The Scope - Renal Pathology
In this series, PathPod gathers pathologists Around The Scope to discuss their work in depth. Today, we learn about renal pathology. Our host, Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) speaks with Dr. Mei Lin Bissonnette (@BCRenalPath), Director of the British Columbia Provincial Renal Pathology Laboratory, Dr. Carla Ellis (@theglasspusher), Director of Renal Pathology in the Department of Pathology at Northwestern University, Dr. Alcino Gama (@AlcinoGama), PGY2 at Northwestern Pathology, and Dr. Vighnesh Walavalkar (@vighnesh_w), Director of Histology at the University of California San Francisco. What…
S3 · E2 · 17 Jun 2022 · 14 min
Beyond the Scope: Pathologist Leadership and Photography with Dr. Kalisha Hill
In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about their pursuits and interests in and outside of pathology. On this episode, host Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) speaks with Dr. Kalisha Hill (@KalishaHillMD). Dr. Hill is regional chief medical officer for Ascension St Joseph Joliet and Ascension Saint Mary Kankakee, Medical director of pathology and laboratory services. Dr. Hill also serves on the board of governors for the College of American Pathologists, is the immediate past president of the Illinois Society of Pathologists and recipient of the CAP distinguished patient care…
S3 · E1 · 27 May 2022 · 51 min
Around The Scope: Pathology in a Cyberattack
In this series, PathPod gathers pathologists Around The Scope to discuss topics in depth. Today, we hear about the role of the laboratory and IT in navigating a cyberattack. Our host, Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) speaks with Dr. Joanna Conant (@joconantmd), Dr. Andrew Goodwin, Dr. Alexandra Kalof (@PathosDr), and Mr. John McConnell about the cyberattack at the University of Vermont. Hear their first-hand experiences, the procedures they adopted, and lessons learned. For more from the UVM team on their experience, please read their two-part series in AJCP: Anatomy of a Cyberattack: Part 1:…
S2 · E22 · 29 Apr 2022 · 21 min
PathPod Turns Two!
It’s PathPod’s Second Birthday Afternoon Tea! PathPod celebrates another year! Join Dr. Kamran Mirza (@KMirza), Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang), Dr. Christina Arnold (@CArnold_GI), Dr. Mike Arnold (@MArnold_PedPath), Dr. Jerad Gardner (@JMGardnerMD), Dr. Sanam Loghavi (@sanamloghavi), Dr. Raul Gonzalez (@RaulSGonzalezMD), Dr. Nicole Riddle (@NRiddleMD) and Dr. Lisa Zhang (@MLisaZhang) as they share memories, their favorite parts of PathPod this past year, and look forward to the future! Featured public domain music: John Bartmann, Gameshow Brazz
S2 · E21 · 15 Apr 2022 · 42 min
Beyond the Scope: Thoracic Pathology and Powerlifting with Dr. Jennifer Sauter
In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about their pursuits and interests in and outside of pathology. On this episode, host Dr. Sara Jiang (@Sara_Jiang) speaks with Dr. Jennifer Sauter (@JL_Sauter). Dr. Sauter is an Assistant Attending Pathologist at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, New York with expertise in thoracic pathology and cytopathology. How does a new WHO book come together? What's new in thoracic pathology? How does a pathologist get to be a national record holder in powerlifting? Hear about all these questions and more! Cover powerlifting photo…
S2 · E20 · 11 Mar 2022 · 49 min
Beyond the Scope: Dr. David Fajgenbaum, author of ”Chasing My Cure, A Doctor’s Race To Turn Hope Into Action”
In this episode of Beyond The Scope, our host, Dr. Kamran Mirza (@KMirza) speaks with award-winning author, physician-scientist, Idiopathic Multicentric Castleman Disease Warrior, pathologist-admiring all-round badass, Dr. David Fajgenbaum (@DavidFajgenbaum), author of ”Chasing My Cure, A Doctor’s Race To Turn Hope Into Action” - Learn more about David’s story; living life as if its in overtime; the silos in medicine and research; repurposing what we have already discovered; turning scientific hypotheses on their head; social media; and last but not least, pathologists. Featured public…
S2 · E19 · 4 Mar 2022 · 1 hr 10 min
Beyond the Scope: Ace My Path/Ace The Boards
In this segment, Beyond the Scope, we speak to pathologists about their pursuits and interests in and outside of pathology. In this episode, our host Dr. Kamran Mirza (@KMirza) talks to Dr. Akanksha Gupta (@hemepath_doc), founder of the Ace My Path series of books and discussion groups, and some of her fantastic team members about the amazing success of the Ace The Boards books, how it all came about, and what’s next for this creative team! The episode also features Dr. Nupur Sharma (@NupurSharmaMD), Dr. Brian Cox (@Dr_Brian_Cox), Dr. Rajeswari Jayakumar (@rajeswari52), Dr. Deepa Iyer Kotari…

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A Pathology podcast for everyone.

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Publisher: PathPod
Language: English
Category: Tech & Science
New episodes: Monthly
Typical length: 50 min
Latest episode: 29 May 2026
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