Did you know pathology has been shaping modern medicine for more than 200 years? Pioneers like Rudolf Virchow, known as the father of cellular pathology, laid the foundation for how we understand disease today. Trailblazers such as William Henry Welch and Dorothy Reed Mendenhall further advanced the field, helping pave the way for many of the diagnostic practices we rely on today.
Swipe to read through their groundbreaking discoveries and contributions. Comment below who the modern #PioneersInPathology are.
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Your path is the blueprint and your innovation propels the profession forward. Send this card to a colleague or share it with your team to thank them for everything they do.
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Every day, your work gives a patient an answer and a path forward. Thank you for the care you bring to every slide, every test, and every result.💙
Happy International Pathology Day from ASCP!
#Pathologists, do you see yourself portrayed accurately in these scenarios? While Hollywoood may have its own sensationalized version of what you do daily, we want to hear firsthand what you would change to make this more reflective of your work. Sound off in the comments!
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@ASCP_Chicago We talk a lot about breakthroughs, but every accurate diagnosis starts with someone at the microscope. Thank you to the pathology teams. #PatientsNeedPathologists
Making historic contributions in pathology is part of the legacy of Stephen Norman, MD. His late great uncle Dr. Foster Matthew Johns was a clinical pathologist and served as president of ASCP in 1936, and was one of the first to cultivate the malaria parasite outside of the human body.
But a connection to a career in pathology was even closer to Dr. Norman courtesy of his father, Dr. Tom David Norman, an academic then private practice pathologist. Read more on the impact both of his family members had on his career at the link below.
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An aging workforce, growing demand for pathology services, and rising burnout are creating significant challenges for the specialty. Get the insights you need on these critical issues—download ASCP’s Current Issues Facing Pathologists presentation today. https://t.co/OHlPyq9oRq
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It's #AMP2026 *and* it's Pathologist Week! We're pleased to join @ASCP_Chicago
in recognizing the vital contributions of pathologists and molecular professionals to patient care.
#ASCPPathologistWeek is here! Celebrate your team's contributions to pathology with us! Your dedication to diagnostic care deserves recognition. Go above and beyond with a token of appreciation to uplift and honor your team: https://t.co/3xNJYAo4MX
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Deciding what to be when she grew up was easy for Courtney Jackson, MD, who was inspired by her mother, Ann Long Jackson, MD, to pursue a career in pathology. Courtney’s earliest memories of visiting her mother’s laboratory date back to preschool, cementing her interest into the back of her mind. Her mother’s grossing lab is where she was introduced, but the influence of those experiences still impacts her work today.
Check out the advice Dr. Jackson received from her mother that was dubbed ‘The Ann Jackson Rule’ and more at the link below.
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It’s here! The inaugural #ASCPPathologistWeek (Nov 8–14) recognizes the pathologists and residents behind every diagnosis that changes lives. From guiding treatment to improving patient outcomes, California pathologists are essential to care. Thank a pathologist today—and celebrate with us all week! #PatientsNeedPathologists #CSP Your Professional Path runs through CSP! @ASCP_Chicago
In case you haven’t heard it lately, you are appreciated! Send this card to a colleague or share it with your team to thank them for everything they do.
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“Sometimes making the diagnosis of ‘normal’ can be a lot harder than making a diagnosis of a disease, even a diagnosis like cancer”
ASCP CEO Ali Brown, MD, FASCP, kicks off #ASCPPathologistWeek by listing 3 things a pathologist wishes patients knew about pathology reports.
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We're kicking off a monthlong celebration of gratitude!
We are so grateful for our members and the real impact each of you makes in the medical field.
Your generosity of spirit in sharing best practices, your mentorship and support of each other, and your continued commitment to providing answers, diagnoses, and pathways to treatment are remarkable.
Share some of your favorite things about the ASCP community in the comments below!