The College of American Pathologists hosted an engaging hybrid media briefing in Chicago with leading pathologists—the physicians who biopsy and diagnose disease. The media briefing took place Tues., Oct. 10 from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Eastern, and consisted of four panels with CAP president Donald S. Karcher, MD, FCAP, moderating and participating in each session.
Experts addressed:
- COVID, RSV, and the Flu
- The Pathologist Pipeline
- Transgender Health
- Fertility Testing
Watch the recording above or read the transcript located on the right side of the page.
11-11:15 a.m. ET
NOT SO FAST…NAVIGATING THE NEXT WAVE OF COVID, THE FLU AND RSV
The latest news on navigating current testing protocols, who should get the vaccines and boosters, how to handle at-home tests, when you know you need a laboratory test, and safety protocols heading into fall and winter.
Moderator:
Donald S. Karcher, MD, FCAP
President, College of American Pathologists
Professor and Immediate Past Chair, Department of Pathology, at the George Washington University Medical Center
Panelists:
Leilani Valdes, MD, MBA, FCAP
CAP Board of Governors
Chair, CAP Council on Membership and Professional Development
Diana Cardona, MD, MBA, FCAP
CAP Board of Governors
11:15-11:30 a.m. ET
PATHOLOGIST PIPELINE: WORKING TO BRIDGE THE GAP AND SECURE THE FUTURE OF PATHOLOGY
Why is there an impending pathologist shortage? This discussion will feature a candid conversation with a resident and medical student, both pursuing a pathology career, who will address why they chose this professional path and the vital role pathologists play in ensuring quality of patient care and health. It will also address the steps the CAP is taking to address this issue.
Moderator:
Donald S. Karcher, MD, FCAP
President, College of American Pathologists
Professor and Immediate Past Chair, Department of Pathology, at the George Washington University Medical Center
Panelists:
Kalisha Hill, MD, MBA, FCAP
CAP Board of Governors
Swati Bhardwaj, MD, MBBS
Chair, CAP Residents Forum Exec. Committee
Curtiss Johnson
Medical Student
11:30-11:45 a.m. ET
BREAKING BARRIERS IN PATHOLOGY: ADVANCING HEALTHCARE EQUITY FOR TRANSGENDER AND LGBTQI COMMUNITIES
An important discussion on the CAPs ongoing commitment to eliminate health disparities in medicine, especially when it comes to testing; and the importance of knowing whether a person is transgender. How knowing this vital information plays a critical role in receiving the right diagnosis and the best care. Panelists will also address hormones and reference ranges, the tools they need to serve this population and the barriers LGBTQI individuals face in healthcare today, the role of HPV testing, including primary HPV screening and self-sampling, ways to update specimen requisition forms to more appropriately document gender, hormone therapy, and gender affirming surgeries.
Moderator:
Donald S. Karcher, MD, FCAP
President, College of American Pathologists
Professor and Immediate Past Chair, Department of Pathology, at the George Washington University Medical Center
Panelists:
Margaret Compton, MD, FCAP
Member, College of American Pathologists
Kim A. Ely, MD
Assoc Prof of Pathology, Vanderbilt University
Angela Lapus, MD, MPH, FCAP
Member, College of American Pathologists
Channyn Lynne Parker
Brave Space Alliance
11:45 a.m. - Noon ET
FERTILITY UNVEILED: NAVIGATING ASSURANCE AND ACCREDITATION IN THE ERA OF MODERN REPRODUCTIVE HEALTHCARE: WHAT PATIENTS NEED TO KNOW
With the rise in fertility clinics around the country and the recent news coverage centering on many of these clinics, the CAP will discuss what people should understand about accreditation and regulation of these facilities. What patients can do to help themselves throughout this very emotional process and how to better understand this relatively new science which comes with constant change.
Moderator:
Donald S. Karcher, MD, FCAP
President, College of American Pathologists
Professor and Immediate Past Chair, Department of Pathology, at the George Washington University Medical Center
Panelists:
Richard Scanlan, MD, FCAP
CAP Board of Governors
Chair, CAP Council on Accreditation
Denise K. Driscoll, MS, MLS(ASCP)SBB
Senior Director, Accreditation & Regulatory Affairs
College of American Pathologists