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Earn your Pathology CME at AMA Ed Hub. We make it easy for you to find education based on your needs and interests. Accessible on any device and at any time, courses are available in a variety of formats, so that you can listen, watch, read or interact in ways that best suit your needs.

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What it’s like to specialize in forensic pathology: Shadowing Dr. Jorden

Being a forensic pathologist allows Michelle A. Jorden, MD, to tell the patient’s story of how they died and what symptoms they may have experienced prior to death.

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What it’s like to specialize in pathology: Shadowing Dr. Riddle

Nicole Riddle, MD, feels that the most rewarding aspect of being a pathologist is knowing that the right patient care starts with what she helps provide—the correct diagnosis.

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Residents in these medical specialties have the most regrets

One in seven residents reported career choice regret, with pathologists topping the list. Find out who’s likelier to experience career choice regret and why.

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What TV gets wrong about forensic pathology

Lightning-fast lab results, dim lighting and costly tech are among the falsehoods TV shows routinely portray about life in forensic pathology. Find out what else Hollywood gets wrong.

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What it’s like in forensic pathology: Shadowing Dr. Cohle

Stephen Cohle, MD, says a good forensic pathologist should be inquisitive and have a willingness to dig deep on cases where no answer is immediately apparent.

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What it’s like in forensic pathology: Shadowing Dr. Caruso

For James Caruso, MD, the ability to provide closure for families in cases of unexpected death is greatly rewarding.

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Missing from many residents’ lab test orders: healthy skepticism

Pathologist: Unnecessary ordering of laboratory tests a matter of too many options on the menu and too little discernment among physicians-in-training.

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What it’s like to specialize in forensic pathology: Shadowing Dr. Melinek

Working in the coroner’s office and as a consultant, this forensic pathologist lets curiosity be her guide while maintaining good work-life balance.

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Ethics in pathology: Images, the media and diagnosis

When someone famous dies, patient health information can end up in the news. The AMA Journal of Ethics® looks at issues pathologists face like sharing images on social media, public interest in autopsy results, and dealing with the media.

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