Transcript Power Point from meeting 11/12/14

Fall 2014 Meeting
 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
 Available
in early
December
 Big thank you to
Drs. Moss and
Alquist!!
 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
 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
 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
 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
 There
will be a shortage of pathologists in
the next two decades, starting in 2015:
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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
 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
 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
Most are 1 year!
 Subspecialty certification:
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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
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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
 3rd
Year Career Planning Elective: 2 week
elective, Pass/Fail
 4th Year Elective: 4 week, graded elective
https://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/pathology/
 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/
 Dr.
James Brown
 Dr.
Randall Craver
 Dr.
Rachna Jetly
 Dr.
Leo Pei
https://www.medschool.lsuhsc.edu/pathology/