Faculty/Authors
Bria Ward Medical Student Emory University Atlanta, Georgia
Cullen Lilley, MD Pathology Resident UCLA Los Angeles, California
Stephanie Bellman Medical Student Emory University Atlanta, Georgia
Theodore Brown, MD, FASCP Director and Chief Medical Examiner Department of Public Safety, Arkansas State Crime Laboratory University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences Little Rock, Arkansas
Edna Garcia, MPH Senior Director, Scientific Engagement and Research Washington DC
CME/CMLE Credit: 0.75
Estimated Completion Time: 0.75 hour Format: Online Educational Activity Physician Competencies: Systems based practice, practice-based learning/improvement Accreditation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education to provide continuing medical education (CME) for physicians. This activity has been planned and implemented in accordance with the Essential Areas and Policies of the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME). Credit Designation Statement: The American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) designates this journal-based CME activity for a maximum of 0.75 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Instructions
To claim CME/CMLE credit for the exercise, do the following:
Technical Considerations
Release Date: 4/10/2026 Review Date:Expiration Date: 4/10/2029
Identify key factors contributing to the current and projected shortage in the pathology workforce, including demographic trends, training pipeline challenges, and public misconceptions of the field
Describe the role of mentorship, early exposure, and educational strategies in influencing medical student interest and engagement in pathology careers
Evaluate potential interventions – such as curriculum integration, outreach initiatives, and advocacy efforts – to improve visibility of pathology and strengthen recruitment and retention within the specialty.