This page shares my articles on pathology, study resources and other topics I think are helpful for pathologists’ assistants.
You’ll find articles talking about what a pathologists’ assistant does, explanations of specific pathology topics and other books/articles I’ve found helpful in my learning journey as a PA.
Ready to dive in? Take a look below to browse through what I’ve written so far.
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How Depth of Invasion Determines T Staging in Colon Cancer
Introduction: Why Depth of Invasion Matters When doctors stage cancer, they assign a T stage based on how large the…
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How to Answer “How Would You Gross This Specimen?” in PA Interviews
One of the most common technical questions asked during Pathologists’ Assistant (PA) interviews is: “How would you gross this specimen?”…
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What Is a Margin in Pathology and Why Do We Care?
If you are new to pathology, you will hear the word margin a lot.Pathologists talk about margins.Pathologists’ Assistants talk about…
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How the SEE-FIM Protocol Improves Diagnostic Accuracy
Early gynecologic cancers, especially high-grade serous carcinoma, can be very difficult to detect. These cancers may be extremely small and…
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What Is a Radial Margin in Colon Cancer?
When grossing bowel specimens, one of the most important margins is the radial margin. Understanding this margin is crucial for…
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How to Describe Gross Pathology Specimens
Becoming the eyes of the pathologist in surgical pathology Why a Gross Description Matters As a pathologists’ assistant, your gross…
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Pathologists’ Assistant Scholarship for Canadian Students
Paying for a PA program in Canada can be challenging as student loans don’t typically provide enough to cover the…
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MI Morphology Over Time – A Simple Guide for Exams
One of the testable areas in cardiac pathology is the time course of myocardial infarction morphology. Students can be expected…
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Which Wall Is Affected? LCx vs LAD vs RCA Occlusions
When a coronary artery is occluded, the specific region of the heart that loses blood supply determines both symptoms and…
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Right vs Left Coronary Dominance Explained
Coronary dominance refers to which artery gives rise to the Posterior Descending Artery (PDA). This dominance determines which vessel supplies…