Episode Summary

In this solo episode, Dr. Keisha Davis takes listeners behind the scenes of pathology, shedding light on the critical role pathologists play in diagnosing diseases and guiding patient care.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The Journey to Becoming a Pathologist: Medical training, specialization, and what sets pathology apart.
• What Happens in the Lab: A breakdown of how pathologists analyze tissues, cells, and bloodwork to find answers.
• Challenges in Diagnosis: Stories of complex cases and why not all diagnoses are straightforward.
• The Doctor Behind the Diagnosis: How pathologists work with clinicians, surgeons, and oncologists to impact treatment.
• Understanding the Lab’s Role in Healthcare: Why the lab is one of the most important places in medicine—even if patients never see it.

Pathology is the unsung hero of medicine, and this episode gives you an exclusive look into the world beyond the microscope.

Contact Information:

• Email: info@drkeishadavis.com

Resources & Further Reading

• What Does a Pathologist Do? (American Society for Clinical Pathology)
• • https://www.ascp.org
• How Lab Testing Works (College of American Pathologists)
• • https://www.cap.org
• The Impact of Pathologists in Healthcare (Association of Pathology Chairs)
• • https://www.apcprods.org
• How to Become a Pathologist (American Board of Pathology)
• • https://www.abpath.org

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