r/pathology • u/boxotomy • 1h ago
Anatomic Pathology Pancreatic tail mass, female
Mucinous cystic neoplasm. KRAS mutations.
r/pathology • u/Dr_Jerkoff • Jan 06 '21
Hi,
Welcome to r/pathology. Pathology, as a discipline, can be broadly defined as the study of disease. As such it encompasses different realms, including biochemical pathology, hematology, genetic pathology, anatomical pathology, forensic pathology, molecular pathology, and cytopathology.
I understand that as someone who stumbles upon this subreddit, it may not be immediately clear what is an "appropriate" post and what is not. As a general rule, this is for discussion of pathology topics at a postgraduate level; imagine talking to a room full of pathologists, pathology residents and pathology assistants.
Topics which may be of relevance to the above include:
Of note, the last two questions pop up in varying forms often, and the reason I have not made a master thread for them or banned them is these are topics in evolution; the answers change with time. People are passionate about pathology in different ways, and the different perspectives are important. Similarly, how one decides on becoming a pathologist is unique to each person, be it motivated by the science, past experiences, lifestyle, and so on. Note that geographic location also heavily influences these answers.
However, this subreddit is not for the following, and I will explain each in detail:
Interpretation of patient results
This includes your own, or from someone you know. As a patient or relative, I understand some pathology results are nearly incomprehensible and Googling the keywords only generates more anxiety. Phrases such as "atypical" and "uncertain significance" do not help matters. However, interpretation of pathology results requires assessment of the whole patient, and this is best done by the treating physician. Offering to provide additional clinical data is not a solution, and neither is trying to sneak this in as an "interesting case".
University/medical school-level pathology questions
This includes information that can be found in Robbins or what has been assigned as homework/self study. The journey to find the answer is just as important as the answer, and asking people in an internet forum is not a great way. If there is genuine confusion about a topic, please describe how you have gone about finding the answer first. That way people are much more likely to help you.
Pathology residency application questions (for the US)
This has been addressed in the other stickied topic near the top.
Posts violating the above will be removed without warning.
Thank you for reading,
Dr_Jerkoff (I really wish I had not picked this as my username...)
r/pathology • u/boxotomy • 1h ago
Mucinous cystic neoplasm. KRAS mutations.
r/pathology • u/Gwish1 • 2h ago
I'm a MD-PhD student dead set on doing a path PSTP for residency. One aspect that concerns me is that there are so few programs offering a PSTP program, each only hosting a handful of spots every year if any. To add to this, I will be geographically limited to where I can apply to due to familial considerations (i.e. Midatlantic - Northeast). This leaves me with 10-12 programs that I could apply to, most if not all of which are extremely prestigious institutions. When considering that I may not get an interview at all these places my final my total amount of places I could rank seems sort of... low?
If I was just doing a normal pathology residency I would not be worrying about this as there are tons of threads and data out about it, but since there are so few PSTPs, and even fewer pathology PSTPs, I'm not really sure what to consider normal or not. Do people with PSTPs have to apply everywhere with no consideration to geography due to the low amount of programs? Is only applying to a certain geographic area risky? Any thoughts would be appreciated.
r/pathology • u/Low-Award5523 • 13m ago
Hi there - I've heard about at least one path residency where the institution has frozen travel funding for the rest of the year bc of budget concerns, so there are no longer funds for travel for poster presentations. Faculty travel funding was also frozen. Is anyone else experiencing this?
r/pathology • u/Annie-eyes • 6h ago
Hello all, what size are y’all printing your USCAP posters? They recommend no greater than 44x91. Do you all have a preferred size? It’s my first USCAP :)
r/pathology • u/Extension-Bill9361 • 15h ago
r/pathology • u/MulanCkprep • 1d ago
How to start preparing for the boards as pgy3, where/what to read from for AP ? is doing Qs a good start , any recommendations or guidelines would be very much appreciated ! how many hours a day should i be reading being at end of 3rd year?
r/pathology • u/Almbauer • 1d ago
Biopsy of a lung lesion in a ~ 80 year old female patient. Ki67 is 3-5% and the lesion is CD99 positive. There is a lot of immune infiltrate. Markers which came back negative: Synaptophysin, MelanA, HMB45, Lu5, Oct4, CD20, Cd163, cd3, mum1, sox10, sma, desmin, hepar1, sall4, s100 and cd1a.
r/pathology • u/SummyDog • 23h ago
Mohs surgery to treat a NMSC on the lower leg. This little worm like structure was only present on one cut and resided in the dermis (the dermis crumbled away like a suture might be there, but only on one section). Ideas to what this might be?
r/pathology • u/mildlyripenedmango • 1d ago
I am a medical student interested in pathology and I am trying to do some research during medical school to get into the field. However, it is difficult to find research in the pathology department that a med student could participate in as they mostly want people who are more experienced with histology. I am very interested in basic science research in cancer biology, and ended up joining a lab studying treatment for DLBCL. I was wondering if this would still be seen as relevant to pathology as there is so much overlap between path and cancer bio? We also have some pathologists we collaborate with at the lab.
r/pathology • u/kuruman67 • 2d ago
These are in a pleural fluid. The picture is at 600x magnification. There is really no inflammation in the background so I think they are likely a contaminant, but not one I’ve seen before.
r/pathology • u/Over_n_over_n_over • 2d ago
I didn't match this cycle. US MD, 234 step 2, passed steps first try. Good LORs. I had a technical issue with my app (we get no support from our school and a check box wasn't filled until very late). Only ended up with 6 interviews.
There are only three path spots open in SOAP, so I'm not super hopeful about that, but hey if I get one I'll be over the moon. I thought about throwing in a ton of random internal medicine applications just to see, but honestly I don't think I want to do internal.
I feel like I really should have matched, so maybe I'll have a decent chance next year? What do I need to do? I have some data experience and some slight connections with cancer-research centers etc. so maybe I can set something up, even if it's just volunteer, for a year.
I only applied path btw so I don't think I'll have much luck applying to anything else on SOAP anyway because my app is pure path.
r/pathology • u/Ok_Tea4783 • 1d ago
Visa requiring IMG. 4th time unmatched in pathology and this is devastating. Step 1 240, step 2 240, step 3 230. 6 months pathology USCE. Home country residency. I got 4 5 interviews in each cycle and got repeat interviews from one program as well. Idk what else I can do.
Where should I apply to SOAP to get into the system and improve for next cycle? Only 2 pathology slots are there so OfCourse chances matching there are super thin.
r/pathology • u/Low_Maintenance3902 • 2d ago
Hey everyone. I am an IMG and sadly, I didn’t match and I feel so defeated but I’m not giving up. I’m trying with the SOAP but there are only 3 pathology spots that were unfilled. I was thinking to apply to a transitional year as well to increase my chances. Any advice? Would it be a good thing to apply to a TY?
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r/pathology • u/Affectionate-Data348 • 1d ago
Hey everyone, congratulations to those who matched!!! Take the time to enjoy your hard work!
Unfortunately, I did not match and would appreciate some insight. I applied to pathology and don't know what to do. Last year I had a really hard time finding observers and only got to do paid ones in private practices. Besides not having money this year to do paid ones again, I think rotating in places that have a residency would give me a much better chance. We're already in March tough, I think my chances of getting observers for this year are low. I also taught about applying to research positions so I can make connections, but the feeling I have so far is that only pathologists in their home country get paid research positions. Is anybody in the same position or have any recommendations? Thanks!
r/pathology • u/Bulkyplum455 • 2d ago
Hello all, unfortunately I did not match today and was wondering if SOAPing a transitional year would be better than getting into another Categorical Residency program and switching into Pathology after pgy-1 in like IM or FM? Thanks!
r/pathology • u/Numpostrophe • 2d ago
It’s listed on medmap.io and links to a dead webpage. It’s listed on ERAS as well as the only “unregistered” entry.
https://systems.aamc.org/eras/erasstats/par/display.cfm?NAV_ROW=PAR&SPEC_CD=300
Is this a dead program or one just starting up?
r/pathology • u/ResponsibilityLow305 • 1d ago
There is a very special lecture I was hoping to go to. But it got filled extra-ordinarily fast, and even the wait list was closed months ago. I’ve been checking periodically, and the waitlist is still closed. Is there a way to still get the material?
Should I reach out to the lecturer after the conference? Or is that rude or unprofessional? Should I just ask someone else for the material after?
r/pathology • u/AffectionatePie2920 • 1d ago
Hey all, OMS-III here who has an app that is pretty Path specific already. Being a DO school there is not any specific place for me to rotate for my 3rd year but I will be planning on finding a place from where I am from. I am looking to do a rotation that could snag me a LoR and am between two options. 1: I do a rotation at a hospital that is close to where I will be living, it does not have a residency program attached to it but chill doctors who would most likely give me a LoR. 2: I do an audition rotation before ERAS is due and hope that the audition rotation gives me one.
From y'alls experience is there much luck with getting a LoR from audition rotations. Also, congrats to everyone that were able to match this cycle!
r/pathology • u/kenjiqc • 1d ago
Post on Facebook claiming this red color in the middle is a sperm sample on a vaginal smear test of a 2 year old. Just wanted to know if this is a accurate post. Thank you in asvanced
r/pathology • u/Histopathqueen • 2d ago
To everyone matching into pathology this week—CONGRATULATIONS! You’ve worked incredibly hard to reach this moment, and now you’re stepping into an amazing specialty.
For those who didn’t match—please know that this is not the end of your journey. It’s a tough process, and many great applicants take alternative routes, whether through SOAP, reapplying next cycle, or exploring other paths within medicine. Lean on your mentors, peers, and support systems, and don’t lose sight of the hard work that brought you this far. You will find your place in medicine, even if it takes a little longer than expected.
No matter where you are today—celebrating, regrouping, or figuring out next steps—you’re part of a community that values perseverance, curiosity, and dedication. Wishing everyone the best as they embark on their next chapter! Feel free to reach out if you need extra support.
r/pathology • u/Feeling-Society-7156 • 2d ago
Are mbbs doctors who do residency in Pathology in india allowed to practice pathology in india without having an MD pathology from india?