In this episode of Inside the Lab, Melissa Upton and Kim Sanford reflect on their careers and discuss the role of women trailblazers in the laboratory.

Faculty/Authors

Kimberly Sanford, MD, FASCP
Virginia Commonwealth University
Richmond, VA

Melissa P. Upton, MD
Department of Pathology, University of Washington
Seattle, WA

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CME/CMLE Credit: 1.0
Estimated Completion Time: 1 hour
Format: Online Educational Activity

Physician Competencies: Medical Knowledge, Patient Care

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Release Date: 5/20/2024
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Expiration Date: 5/20/2027

• Describe the current state of women’s representation in leadership positions of pathology

• Recognize “soft skills” women bring to the lab and explain how this labor goes undervalued; and

• Identify vital contributions women make to the pathology that are not factored into career advancement.