Revitalising an academic pathology department: lessons learnt. Issue 3 (22nd November 2018)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gao, Zu-hua; Zorychta, Edith; Karamchandani, Jason; Michel, René P; Brimo, Fadi; Telleria, Carlos; Camilleri-Broët, Sophie; Auger, Manon; Nguyen, Van-Hung; Spatz, Alan
• Is Part Of: Journal of clinical pathology. Volume 72:Issue 3(2019)
• Page Start: 213
• Page End: 220
• Publication Date: 2018-11-22
• Subjects: histopathology -- management -- medical education; Pathology -- Periodicals; Pathology, Molecular -- Periodicals; 616.0705
• DOI: 10.1136/jclinpath-2018-205516
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0021-9746

Abstract

Abstract : Pathology is a specialty that bridges basic medical science and clinical practice. In the era of personalised medicine, this specialty is facing unprecedented challenges. Some of these challenges are institution-specific, while many are shared worldwide at different magnitude. This review shares our team efforts in the past 5 years, 2012–2017, to revitalise a century-old academic pathology department in three aspects: administration, clinical service and academic development. The lessons learnt and insights gained from our experience may provide guidance to leaders in pathology or in other related specialties.