NORTHFIELD, Ill. (February 16, 2026) —Step into the quiet corners of the medical world where the stakes are high, the clues are microscopic, and every diagnosis begins with a mystery. The College of American Pathologists (CAP) has introduced Case Encounters, an eight‑episode, audio‑theatre podcast that transforms real pathology cases into immersive, radio‑drama-style stories.
From rare cancers to perplexing infections, each episode is rooted in a real case submitted by CAP members and brought to life through the investigative work pathologists perform in their laboratories. Every role is portrayed by a practicing pathologist, which gives the series a level of authenticity rarely heard in medical storytelling.
Designed for healthcare‑curious listeners, including fans of true crime and medical mysteries, the podcast blends classic audio‑theatre atmosphere with real diagnostic reasoning. Complex science becomes accessible and engaging through vivid storytelling. CAP members whose cases inspired episodes are credited in the show notes.
More than entertainment, Case Encounters demonstrates how healthcare organizations can meet audiences where they are by using storytelling to strengthen understanding of and trust in the diagnostic process.
All eight episodes of Case Encounters are available now on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Ausha.
Case Encounters is a fictionalized podcast series inspired by real pathology case studies. Names and locations have been changed to protect privacy.
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About the College of American Pathologists
As the world’s largest organization of board-certified pathologists and leading provider of laboratory accreditation and proficiency testing programs, the College of American Pathologists (CAP) serves patients, pathologists, and the public by fostering and advocating excellence in the practice of pathology and laboratory medicine worldwide. For more information, visit the CAP Newsroom, CAP.org and yourpathologist.org to watch pathologists at work and see the stories of the patients who trust them with their care.