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OCTOBER 6, 2023

Pathology Free PressPathology Free PressPathology Free PressKey Dates for Stefan E. Pambuccian, MD Memorial Award1. Nominations (self and by others) deadline –November 30, 20232. Application – essay to address• Interest and passion for pathology and career plans• Academic achievements• Personal and/or family background, challenges related to academics, work and pathway to residency program• How the award will be utilized to further their academic and career pursuits• Any other relevant information that will help in understanding the candidates as a whole person3. Letter of support from a faculty member4. Award recipients will be announced no later than December 29, 2023

In recognition of outstandingperformance and teamworkfor the month of September 2023.CONGRATULATIONS!Maitri Mehta

In recognition of outstandingperformance and teamworkfor the month of September 2023.CONGRATULATIONS!Nolan Donahue

Pathology Free PressPathology Free PressPathology Free PressOur 3rdyear residents were accepted into their 2025 – 2026 fellowship programs. Yazan Alhalaseh, MDHematopathology Fellowshipat Cleveland ClinicThanchanok "Friend" Chaiprasit, MDDermatopathology Fellowshipat LoyolaAndreas Kontosis, MDSurgical Pathology Fellowshipat Mayo ClinicYuanzhe ‘Jason’ Zhu, MDHematopathology Fellowshipat MD Anderson

Pathology Free PressPathology Free PressPathology Free PressDr. Eva Wojcik, MD, Chair, Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine and Medical Director, Regional Laboratory presented virtually during the 44thEuropean Congress of Cytology Annual Meeting in Budapest.

Pathology Free PressPathology Free PressPathology Free PressLoyola’s Regional Core Laboratory Welcomes Endocrine FellowDr. Prathayini Subarajan, DO, Loyola University Medical Center Endocrine Fellow, has completed a weeklong rotation through Loyola’s Regional Core Laboratory. Drs. Jack Maggiore, PhD and Anastasia Gant Kanegusuku, PhD, to emphasize the value of the clinical laboratory in the diagnosis and management of endocrine disorders, developed a new didactic curriculum for this rotation that highlighted the pre-analytical factors that may contribute to unanticipated laboratory findings, the analytical principles employed to assure accuracy, and the post-analytical challenges associated with result interpretation.Many thanks to the laboratory leads and technical specialists who provided in-lab experiences and observation of our operations.This rotation is planned to be an annual offering to our Endocrine Fellows, and facilitates an ongoing exchange of information in a collaborative and interdisciplinary manner.

Pathology Free PressPathology Free PressPathology Free PressName: Sajan Ngakhusi, MDMedical School: Tver State Medical University, Russia, 2018Committed to Pathology: YesWhy Pathology: I love the idea of how a pathologist can play an integral role in a multidisciplinary team for individualized patient care. Name: Tyler Emery, M4Medical School: Kansas City University, 2024Committed to Pathology: NoName: Sophia Liang, M4Medical School: Kaiser Permanente Bernard J. Tyson School of Medicine, CA, 2024Committed to Pathology: YesWhy Pathology: Pathology closely aligns with one of my main motivations for pursuing medicine, which is the use of basic science to enhance patient health. I hope to become a pathologist in order to support patient care by delivering timely, precise, and actionable information.

Pathology Free PressPathology Free PressPathology Free PressName: Hagar Mohamed Hussein Abdrabbo, MDMedical School: KasrAlAiny School of Medicine, Cairo, Egypt, 2021 Committed to Pathology: YesWhy Pathology: I like pathology residence lifestyle.Name: Mashal Kakakhel, M4Medical School: Sam Houston State University (SHSU) Conroe, TX, 2024Committed to Pathology: YesWhy Pathology: Working with pathologists, I saw how they used their knowledge, analytical tools, and teamwork to approach each case systematically and methodically, achieving the best possible outcome for the patient. This sense of exploration and discovery drives my desire to pursue a career in pathology to seek answers that can improve lives.Name: FNU Poombal, MDMedical School: Nishtar Medical University, Multan, Pakistan, 2021Committed to Pathology: YesWhy Pathology: Pathology, to me, is the key to unlocking the mysteries of disease. It's the ladder that elevated my medical knowledge, from uncertainty in complex diagnoses to profound impacts on patient care. My dedication stems from the satisfaction of deciphering clinical puzzles and the egalitarian nature of pathology education, fostering teamwork. My journey across cities and countries further fuels my passion for this field, where technology, collaboration, and education converge to offer unparalleled personal and professional fulfillment.

Pathology Free PressPathology Free PressPathology Free PressName: Risha Khatri, MDMedical School: American University of Antigua, Antigua & Barbuda, 2015Committed to Pathology: YesWhy Pathology: My favorite subjects in medical school were my basic science classes: Histology, Anatomy, Physiology, Pathology, Biochemistry and Microbiology. I’m a visual learner and the pictures help me understand the concept. I’m looking forward to exploring all the subspecialties in AP and diving deeper into the CP world to learn everything about Lab Management. As a compulsive watcher of Forensic Files, I’m looking forward to learning the Pathologist’s process in collecting evidence, contributing to solving a crime and providing justice to the patient. After COVID-19, I know there has been a huge demand and interest in Digital Pathology and Informatics, so that is something that I am also looking forward to experiencing in Pathology Residency.Name: Brandon Gremmer, M4Medical School: Arkansas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Smith Arkansas, 2024Committed to Pathology: YesWhy Pathology: I committed to Pathology because I have a passion for the diagnostic aspect of medicine. The broad nature and daily randomness of what being a Pathologist entails is exciting. In Pathology, every day is different regardless of its specimen sign-out day, frozens, cytology, autopsies, etc. aligns with my personality. Most importantly, every Pathologist and Pathology resident I have rotated with have been the best experience since, not only do they love their job, but are wonderful teachers and team members. My enjoyment learning the Pathology craft and having passionate role models makes it certain that Pathology will be my lifelong career.Name: Nicole Berry, M4Medical School: California University of Science and Medicine, Colton, CA, 2024Committed to Pathology: YesWhy Pathology: In general, I just really enjoy working in a lab. I love pathology because you're looking for an answer, all why focusing more on the science of medicine. Pathology is also a very interesting intersection of art and medicine and very few other specialties are so visual. I enjoy the "constant learner" aspect of pathology and the immense collaboration and nerding out that pathologists get over cool cases.

Pathology Free PressPathology Free PressPathology Free PressName: Guy Olson, M4Medical School: Loyola University ChicagoStritch School of Medicine (SSOM), M4Committed to Pathology: NoName: Erin Rodriguez, M4Medical School: Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine (SSOM), 2024Committed to Pathology: NoName: Eleeza Raafat, M4Medical School: Loyola University ChicagoStritch School of Medicine (SSOM), M4Committed to Pathology: No

Department of PathologyGRAND ROUNDS SEMINARJoanna SY Chan, MD, FCPP, FCAPPathology Residency Programme DirectorVice Chair for EducationDepartment of Pathology and Genomic MedicineThomas Jefferson University HospitalPresents:‘Updates on theClinically Relevant Placenta’Friday, October 13th, 202312:00 PM – 1:00 PM