1. Fall 2014 Meeting

2.  Resident Liaison: Dr. Ellen Connor, PGY-2  President: Rebecca Pistorius, L4  L3 Class Representative: Sarah Qayum, L3  L2 Class Representative: Tricia Rood, L2  Administrative Coordinator: Ms. Leslie Davis

3.  Available in early December  Big thank you to Drs. Moss and Alquist!!

4.  Broad field, relevant to all specialties and organ systems  The study of the nature of disease, its etiology, and consequences on gross and microscopic levels  Provides and interprets laboratory information to help solve diagnostic problems and monitor therapy  Varying levels of direct patient interaction  Procedures: Bone marrow biopsy, FNA, Frozen Sections, Autopsy http://www.pathologytraining.org/career/index.cfm

5.  Anatomic and/or Clinical Pathology  Diagnostician, consultant, procedures, teaching, scientific research  Community Practice (80%)  Academic (15%)  Industry (3%)  Government, Public Health & Regulatory (FDA, NIH, CDC) (1%) http://www.slideshare.net/J_Douglas_A/icpi-pathology-recruitment-ppt-october-2014

6.  49.2 hour work week vs. 55 hour average work week for all specialties  Above average professional satisfaction (70%)  Above average family satisfaction  Average professional respect  Below average stress http://www.slideshare.net/J_Douglas_A/icpi-pathology-recruitment-ppt-october-2014

7.  The average base salary is $257,850  1-10 years of experience: $201,775  11-20 years of experience: $260,119  30+ years of experience: $279,011 http://www.slideshare.net/J_Douglas_A/icpi-pathology-recruitment-ppt-october-2014

8.  There will be a shortage of pathologists in the next two decades, starting in 2015:  Beginning in 2014, the number of retiring pathologists will increase, peaking by 2021. The number of graduating pathology residents will be less than the number of retiring pathologists per year.  Anticipated population growth and increases in disease incidence will lead to a net deficit of more than 5,700 pathologists by 2030. http://www.slideshare.net/J_Douglas_A/icpi-pathology-recruitment-ppt-october-2014

9.  Anatomic and Clinical Pathology (4 years, 85%)  Anatomic Pathology (3 years, 10%)  Clinical Pathology (3 years, 5%) http://www.slideshare.net/J_Douglas_A/icpi-pathology-recruitment-ppt-october-2014

10.  Accredited programs: 145  Percent female 53.9%  Average resident compensation: $48,524  Resident work hours (PGY-1) Average hours on duty per week: 51.4  Average max consecutive hours on duty: 13.7  Average days off per week: 1.8  Average number weeks vacation: 3.3 http://www.slideshare.net/J_Douglas_A/icpi-pathology-recruitment-ppt-october-2014

11.  Most are 1 year!  Subspecialty certification:  Blood Banking/Transfusion Medicine  Chemical Pathology  Clinical Informatics  Cytopathology  Dermatopathology  Forensic Pathology  Hematology  Medical Microbiology  Molecular Genetic Pathology  Neuropathology (2 years)  Pediatric Pathology (offered at LSUHSC-NO) http://www.slideshare.net/J_Douglas_A/icpi-pathology-recruitment-ppt-october-2014

12.  Other Subspecialties  Cytogenetics  Molecular Pathology  Nuclear Medicine  Anatomic/Surgical Pathology Subspecialties  Bone & Soft Tissue  Cardiac  Gastrointestinal/Hepatic  General Pathology  GU Pathology  Gynecologic  Head & Neck  Pulmonary http://www.slideshare.net/J_Douglas_A/icpi-pathology-recruitment-ppt-october-2014

13.  3 rd Year Career Planning Elective: 2 week elective, Pass/Fail  4 th Year Elective: 4 week, graded elective https://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/pathology/

14.  Morning Conference: 7:30am-8:30am  Grand Rounds: Twice per month, Tuesdays, 3:00-4:00pm  Please check box on sign-in sheet if you would like emails for these events! https://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/pathology/

15.  Dr. James Brown  Dr. Randall Craver  Dr. Rachna Jetly  Dr. Leo Pei https://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/pathology/