Lab Medicine Rounds

Jorge Torres-Mora, an Assistant Professor at Mayo Clinic and expert in Bone and Soft Tissue Pathology, delves into the intersection of molecular information and anatomic pathology. He discusses why integrating molecular data is vital for modern diagnoses. Jorge shares insights on the evolution of pathology with molecular techniques and the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with oncologists. He emphasizes continuous learning and communication among professionals to enhance patient care through the use of new technologies.

Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:30 Why is it important for us to look at our past when planning for our future?05:37 Sometimes people struggle with celebrating and I think also, maybe some people get nervous about that--taking time to celebrate accomplishments that have been. What’s your take on that? 07:01 What are one or two aspects of pathology and lab medicine’s past that you are thinking about celebrating this year? 11:56 How do you see these aspects that you’re celebrating in forming kind of the future projections of success in our field?14:18 Do you have thoughts for how we might approach this as a healthcare system--attracting bright students into medical laboratory science?17:22 Is there something that we’ve done that we shouldn’t continue, that we need to change and discontinue--a certain process or way that our laboratory works? 20:57 Outro

Timestamps:0:00 Introduction1:00 Why is it important to look at the past when planning for the future?4:30 Keeping in mind our audience, we've got laboratorians, we've got pathologists, we have other physicians from the health care team listening, what might be a good resource, or what would you recommend to be aware of these larger trends?6:50 What are one or two aspects of pathology and laboratory medicines past that you are interested in celebrating this lab week? 8:58 How do we use this professional past, and maybe these experiences with the pandemic you've been talking about knowing where we've been to inform where we're going and, learning from this, how do you see this informing this future success?11:34 Is there a favorite example in history you can think of in laboratory medicine, pathology, our community we've been successful at crossing these silos, some example that might give us inspiration for the future as we kind of go towards more of this coordination among each other? 14:31 From your vantage point and perspective, what do you wish for the future of laboratory medicine and pathology? 22:58 Outro

00:00 Intro01:02 How did you get started in magic?03:57 How does this roll into your practice as an Anatomic Pathologist? How do you see this skill translate? 06:29 What is a mentalist? 11:05 How do you approach teaching our residents and fellows about how they might think about and use magic in their practice?14:20 How can we get better at suspending that belief for our residents without getting caught up in the nitty gritty? 16:15 What would an ACGME milestone on magic in pathology look like? 26:54 OutroInterested in attending this year's Forensic Science Symposium?Click here to register: https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/edu-conferences/7th-annual-forensic-science-symposium/ 

00:00 Intro00:58 Why are wellness efforts a need-to-have, rather than a want-to-have?04:18 What are we learning about wellness that is important for our audience to understand?07:44 What are those first steps that our listeners can take and initiate for their own local practice, what would their initial support look like?14:23 Are there classic struggles with improving wellness that you can help our listeners navigate if there are some pearls to share in that regard?22:01 What do you think is in store for us in the future?23:52 Outro

Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:23 Why is health equity important for laboratory medicine and pathology?03:13 What are we learning about how as a laboratory we may better advocate for health equity? 05:27 What’s the nuance there that we need to grapple with, not just more testing but better testing?08:30 Are there examples of how we can do this better from other professions that we can learn from? 09:59 Is that something that you feel with your previous experience as a hematopathologist has prepared you for or are these additional skills you’ve picked up along the way?12:10 What are two or three ways that we are trying to navigate this for increasing health care equity?14:36 What kind of feedback can a pathologist provide that helps them build a better test?20:20 What does the future of health equity look like, what does that laboratory support of health equity look like in the coming years?21:27 OutroResources:The COVID pandemic: Testing and disparities: https://chs.asu.edu/diagnostics-commons/blog/covid-pandemic-testing-and-disparities To hear more on this topic from Dr. Morice, register for the 2022 Phlebotomy Conference: https://news.mayocliniclabs.com/edu-conferences/phlebotomy-2022-performance-public-health-people-in-a-post-covid-world/ 

Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:32 From your points of view, why do you think it’s important to start a pathology interest group?07:24 What are some important elements that you think are important for a successful interest group in your experience?11:24 Is there one or two activities that really stands out that’s been perceived as the most valuable and best experiences so far?13:18 Has there been any challenge with some faculty being able to explain or demonstrate their work, or is there any way to coach faculty during a session so they can truly show what is the work that they’re doing?19:25 Has the pandemic had an impact on how you approached the pathology interest group?23:07 What are your thoughts for how are you planning to be iterative and try next year, things that you didn’t try this year? What are ways that you’re interested in moving this forward?26:20 Outro

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Timestamps:00:00 Intro01:05 From your perspective, why is interprofessional education an important for us clinicians, lab medicine colleagues, and students?04:18 What are a few of those key lessons that you’ve learned about how to do this interprofessional education?07:15 How do you think we make it a meaningful experience for the students? 10:37 What sort of approach do you take to feedback, to get that feedback that’s really going to help you meaningfully iterate in a positive way?13:47 Do you have any advice for people out there who have difficulty with the less frequent, yet important things, how can we still keep forward movement on those?15:52 Do you have any broad thoughts about how social media may, or may not, have a role in interprofessional education?19:28 What would be a good call to action, next step for listeners to look at in the next couple of weeks?23:03 Outro

Join Jane Hata, Assistant Professor of Laboratory Medicine at Mayo Clinic, as she dives deep into the art of maintaining grace under pressure. Hata shares invaluable insights on the significance of poise in high-stakes situations, highlighting mentorship's role in shaping leadership abilities. She emphasizes the importance of mindful communication and effective listening, advocating for a collective approach to navigating stress in healthcare. With her unique perspective, Hata inspires young professionals to reflect and cultivate resilience for impactful leadership.