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title: 'Episode 200: Dr Meredith Herman - How #PathArt Enhances Education and Connection With Patients'
type: 'episode'
url: 'https://doc.social/episodes/episode-200-dr-meredith-herman-how-pathart-enhances-education-and-connection-with-patients'
show: 'People of Pathology Podcast'
show_url: 'https://doc.social/podcasts/people-of-pathology-podcast'
published: '2025-03-17'
audio: 'https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/psrm493yfxs39ywb/Dr_Meredith_Herman8xspi.mp3'
---

# Episode 200: Dr Meredith Herman - How #PathArt Enhances Education and Connection With Patients

Today my guest is Dr Meredith Herman. What we discuss with Dr Herman: The recently published paper titled "#Path Art: From Glass Slide to Canvas with a Mission of Enlightening the Burdens of Life." The inspiration for the paper came from th…

## Summary

Today my guest is Dr Meredith Herman.

What we discuss with Dr Herman:

- The recently published paper titled "#Path Art: From Glass Slide to Canvas with a Mission of Enlightening the Burdens of Life."

- The inspiration for the paper came from the use of the hashtag #PathArt on social media, where pathologists share artistic representations of histology and pathology.

- The research involved exploring the historical use of art in pathology, dating back to the 1600s, and its role in education before modern technology.

- Pathology is inherently visual, making art a natural fit for the field; many pathologists have creative hobbies.

- The rise of Path Twitter (now Path X) has positively influenced the pathology community, fostering a movement around pathology art.

- Path art competitions have emerged, promoting interest in pathology among students and the public.

- Ethical considerations in path art include maintaining patient anonymity and being sensitive to the serious nature of diseases depicted.

- The importance of intent in sharing art, aiming for education and appreciation rather than trivialization.

- White Coat Artistry, which Dr Herman started during medical school, and has grown through social media engagement.

- Dr Herman's journey into pathology beginning with an interest in biomedical laboratory science and was solidified by mentorship from a pathologist.

Links for this episode:

[Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/14605997/)

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

[ LabVine Learning](http://bit.ly/labvine)

[Dress A Med scrubs](https://dressamed.com/?rfsn=5044297.cb03eb&utm_source=refersion&utm_medium=affiliate&utm_campaign=5044297.cb03eb)

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

[_#PathArt: from glass slide to canvas; with a mission of enlightening the burdens of life_](https://www.academicpathologyjournal.org/article/S2374-2895(24)00053-8/fulltext)

[White Coat Artistry on Etsy](https://www.etsy.com/shop/whitecoatartistry/?etsrc=sdt)

Dr Herman on [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/whitecoatartistry/)

[_The Healing Art of Pathology_](https://www.amazon.com/HEALING-ART-PATHOLOGY-FCAP-Marilyn/dp/0983706883)

People of Pathology Podcast:

[Twitter](https://twitter.com/peopleofpath)

[Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/peopleofpath/?utm_source=ig_embed&ig_rid=87f3e0df-5864-418e-a5b3-5fdd260ba05b)