Episode 202: Marissa Spencer - #PathAssistDay 2025: Where The Profession Has Been And Where It's Headed

Today is #PathAssistDay 2025, and my guest is Pathologists' Assistant Marissa Spencer. What we discuss with Marissa: The evolution of PA education and training Personalized teaching approaches The rewarding role of a preceptor The growth and expansion of PA programs across the country PAs in Forensic Pathology The PA's role in teaching residents The Role of PAs in tissue banking Future Directions: technology in pathology Advocating for the PA profession Advice for aspiring PAs and the importance of shadowing   Links for this episode: Pathologists' Assistant Shadowing Network Health Podcast Network  LabVine Learning Dress A Med scrubs Digital Pathology Club   American Association of Pathologists' Assistants   People of Pathology Podcast: Twitter Instagram