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title: 'Episode 189: Dr Allison Goldberg - The Impact Of Curiosity In The Career Of A Cytopathologist'
type: 'episode'
url: 'https://doc.social/episodes/episode-189-dr-allison-goldberg-the-impact-of-curiosity-in-the-career-of-a-cytopathologist'
show: 'People of Pathology Podcast'
show_url: 'https://doc.social/podcasts/people-of-pathology-podcast'
published: '2024-09-02'
audio: 'https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/5juxene3ckfcuxs6/Dr_Allison_Goldberg9sxzh.mp3'
---

# Episode 189: Dr Allison Goldberg - The Impact Of Curiosity In The Career Of A Cytopathologist

Dr Allison Goldberg is a cytopathologist, and Director of the Cytopathology Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University.. What we discuss with Dr Goldberg: How her father's work in pharmaceutical industry on AIDS medications helped to inspire…

## Summary

Dr Allison Goldberg is a cytopathologist, and Director of the Cytopathology Fellowship at Thomas Jefferson University.. What we discuss with Dr Goldberg:

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How her father's work in pharmaceutical industry on AIDS medications helped to inspire her career path

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How she found satisfaction in surgical procedures and the operating room environment initially

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Inspired by a conversation with a pathologist mom she made the transition to pathology

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How she tailors fellowship experiences based on goals and backgrounds of individual fellows

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Impact of AI in Pathology, including assisting in tasks like identifying specific cells and estimating percentages

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AI may not replace pathologists but can enhance certain aspects of pathology

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Importance of Leadership Roles in Pathology

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Pathologists should advocate for patient care and be involved in decision-making processes

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Personalized medicine and molecular testing advancements

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Emphasizing lifelong learning and curiosity to adapt to upcoming changes in the field

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[Health Podcast Network](https://healthpodcastnetwork.com/)

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[Digital Pathology Club](https://digitalpathology.club/digital-pathology-beginners-guide-notification?am_id=dennis985)

[Thomas Jefferson University Cytopathology Fellowship Program](https://www.jefferson.edu/academics/colleges-schools-institutes/skmc/departments/pathology/programs/fellowships/cytopathology.html)

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