Pathology Interest Group

Our purpose is to expand awareness and interest among students about the field of pathology. This organization also encourages students to consider pathology as a career, and allows interested students to make contacts with faculty and residents. We also seek to raise awareness among students about the crucial role pathology plays in modern medical practice.

The interest group is available for all medical students who have potential interest in pathology. Meetings generally occur on a monthly basis, and lunch is provided. Meetings also feature a presentation by one or more Department of Pathology faculty members discussing careers in pathology or a presentation of an interesting case. Pathology residents also frequently speak at meetings about life as a resident. Meeting dates and times are announced via campus email.

Membership

Faculty sponsor:

• Neha Varshney (nvarshney@umc.edu)

Resident liaisons:

• Charles Middleton (cmiddleton@umc.edu)
• Ayush Srivastava (asrivastava1@umc.edu)

Officers (2020-2021):

• President – Andrew Biesemier (abiesemier@umc.edu)
• VP – Kristen Roberts
• Secretary – Macy Cummins
• Treasurer – Darius Kennedy
• M2 Rep – Mark Mason

Past members:

• Mary Clay Bailey
  UMMC class of 2021
  Baylor College of Medicine Pathology Residency

Activities:

Awards:

Pathologist Pipeline Initiative Ad Hoc Committee:

• Mary Clay Bailey (2020)

CAP Travel award winners:

• Mary Clay Bailey (2019)
• Andrew Biesemier (2021)
• Damien Roland (2021)

ASCP Foundation Pathology Interest Group Grant

• 2020, 2021

Pilot Program for Medical Student Award (sponsored by CAP)

• Andrew Biesemier (2021)

Volunteering:

• “See, Test & Treat” event sponsored by the CAP

Research/conferences:

• Mary Clay Bailey (CAP 2019)
• Andrew Biesemier (CAP 2021)

UMMC Pathology t-shirt designed by the members of the Pathology Interest Group: